Oasis – Lyla
It’s been over 2 years since Oasis have treated their fans to some new material (the last release being “Songbird” back in 2003). The anticipation from the bands’ loyal fanbase has more than likely put the cheeky Manchester lads under immense pressure… Can they possibly live up to their continued hype?
The answer is yes. Although the track isn’t necessarily groundbreaking, or too different to their previous efforts, “Lyla” is a strong return, and will certainly please their army of supporters. Liam’s trademark snarl, and in this case, his lyrical wizardry are on full view here along with Noel’s typical strutting guitars…. these guys know how to put a song together, and they ooze confidence (and let’s face it, quite a bit of arrogance) from every pore.
The song is what you’d describe as a grower… it’s not quite as immediate as some of their previous efforts, however the chorus is very catchy and sticks in your mind. (It will definitely have the crowds singing along at their shows later this year…) As always though, from the very start, you know it’s Oasis… they seem to have a particular style and they stick to it. Sometimes though, you would like them to try something drastically different… just once!Having said all of that, this track is bound to do well… If you’re partial to a bit of Manchester swagger this is for you . Lyla may not make Oasis any new fans, but it will certainly leave their current devotees aching for the full album.
By Hannah Bauji
