Oasis is about to share new lyric video of ‘Listen Up’ as National Album Day celebrates the ’90s.
Oasis have joined National Album Day to release a new lyric video for ‘Listen Up’.
National Album Day takes place tomorrow (October 14), celebrating albums from the 1990s.
Oasis lead the decade’s streaming charts. ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ ranks first. ‘Definitely Maybe’ comes second.
The exclusive ‘Listen Up’ lyric video will appear on the National Album Day website for 24 hours.
The track originally featured on the B-side of ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol’, the last single from ‘Definitely Maybe’.
Noel Gallagher commented on the achievement.
“I’m thrilled but not surprised that ‘Morning Glory?’ tops 1990s streaming. Songs like ‘Wonderwall’ and ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ remain timeless.”
He added:
“For older fans, it brings ’90s memories. For new listeners, the songs speak to universal emotions: love, loss, friendship.”
A National Album Day spokesperson said:
“It’s no surprise that Oasis’ albums dominate. Their music defined an era and still captivates new fans.”
New research by BPI and ERA shows 63% of 1990s UK Number One albums came from outside London.
The analysis covered 109 albums.
North West acts accounted for 20% of the chart-toppers, including Oasis, New Order, Chemical Brothers, and Take That.
Yorkshire and Humber also excelled.
Hits included Pulp (‘Different Class’, ‘This Is Hardcore’), Beautiful South (‘Blue Is The Colour’), and Def Leppard (‘Adrenalize’).
Scottish and Welsh acts also shone.
Texas, Annie Lennox, Wet Wet Wet secured seven Scottish Number Ones.
Welsh stars like Tom Jones, Manic Street Preachers, and Stereophonics topped the charts five times.
Blur led with four Number One albums, more than any other ’90s act.
Dr. Jo Twist OBE (BPI) and Kim Bayley (ERA) said:
“The 1990s were a golden age. This research highlights talent across the UK, inspiring the next music era.”
Meanwhile, in recent news, Liam Gallagher surprised Manchester tram passengers with recorded announcements.
This supported the Beyond The Music Festival, promoting new music and grassroots venues.
A Liam spokesperson said:
“Liam wanted to support the festival and surprise tram riders.”
Additionally, Liam announced plans to perform ‘Definitely Maybe’ in full for its 30th anniversary.
He posted on X/Twitter:
“I’ll play the album start to finish at BIBLICAL venues next year. Plus some naughty B-sides.”
Source: NME
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