On Monday, one of the largest bands on the planet will solidify their place in music history with the release of "Stop The Clocks." Oasis, lead by the seasoned fist-swinging Gallagher brothers, will initiate themselves into the realm of legendary bands by releasing the best of their material as a greatest hits compilation.
The British boxers are best known in the U.S. for hits such as "Wonderwall," "Supersonic," "Don't Look Back in Anger," "Champagne Supernova" and a host of others tracks that catapulted them to mega band status, netting them massive airplay and video play. Not to mention the self-generated press of reoccurring sibling spats between the Gallagher brothers as well as fighting all those who oppose them.
"Stop The Clocks" is a summation of the band's greatest tracks that were released over the past eight years. Even listeners who are not passionate Oasis fans or adamant about the musical genre can still remember where they were and what they were doing when they heard one of the chart-topping releases.
The band originated in Manchester, England in the early 1990s, and after the group fell under the leadership of Noel and Liam Gallagher, (and heavy Beatles influence), they quickly paved their way to success by sweeping the U.K. and the U.S. with their anthem-styled sing-alongs.
The release of Oasis' greatest hits on one album couldn't come at a better time for the group. The end of the '90s meant the certain death of most of the decade's bands, including STP, Live, Our Lady Peace and The Toadies. And yes, those are unfair comparisons.
The British blokes released "Don't Believe the Truth" last year, gaining a wealth of popularity back and letting fans know that Oasis is still on top with a collection of well written, groundbreaking original tracks.
The new double disc album, "Stop the Clocks" is a nice collector's trophy for the hardcore Oasis fan, but it may be an even better investment for the radio-hits-only fans who wants the best of the best in one package without sifting through the B-side material.



