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Just when I was starting to think the b-sides off of the Be Here Now singles only had one great song("Going Nowhere", "Stay Young") on each single and the other b-sides were average, Oasis release their last single off BHN "All Around The World" and we get a classic Oasis single. "All Around The World"-like "Champagne Supernova" and "The Masterplan"-is an epic over the top glorius piece of music. From its sing along lyrics to its lushious strings to it's top of the peak ending with Liam simply singing "na na na na". "All Around The World" was one of the best songs off of BHN. It is just pure magic that Noel Gallagher holds in his hand. The b-sides on this single are: "The Fame", "Flashbax", and a cover of The Rolling Stones' "Street Fighting Man". "The Fame" shows us Noel Gallagher's thoughts on fame while Oasis were on the top of the world. The song feautres loud guitars and an upbeat tone that you can even dance to. "Flashbax" transports us from the present moment of Oasis to memory lane. The tune is laid back and is like part 2 of "D'yer Wanna Be A Spaceman?". Last is the cover of The Rolling Stones hit "Street Fighting Man", the track opens with a fight between The Gallagher brothers(How perfect!) and the cover is pure Rolling Stones. They even record the song with the same sound quality as the orginal(The static, vocals etc..). "All Around The World" is an Oasis single essential.
It's a cryin' shame that this is in the "Shame It's Out-of-Print" File, because this is one of the very best maxi-singles from a band that has put out a lot of 'em. In addition to the single itself, there are three non-album tracks, two of them must-have's for fans:
"The Fame," with Noel on vocals, is among the group's very best songs, with the signature rollicking, fuzzing guitars and a sing-a-long, wall-of-sound chorus. I can't believe this track was left off "Be Here Now," but then I'm also not sure what song I'd cut to make room for it. And as much as I love the Rolling Stones, the cover of "Street Fighting Man" may well be better than the original. It is, at the very least, a fantastic, rip-roaring modernization of a classic.
If you're a fan of the Gallaghers & Co. and you don't have this, track it down somewhere. It's worth it.
The most ludicrously overproduced single of the 90s is also one of the best. In the hands of anyone but the brothers Gallagher it would have been turned to treacly schlock, but All Around the World is triumphant, glorious, and powerful. The B-sides - none of which appear on The Masterplan - are also excellent, especially the soaring The Fame. The cover of Street Fighting Man is also a highlight.
The above title is a quoted lyric from Noel Gallagher on the song "Flashbax," which is featured on this excellent 4-song disc. And what can you say about this short disc? It's sparkling, these are really great tunes, actually much better than anything on the underachieving "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants." At any rate, "The Fame" was written (and sounds like) when Noel Gallagher was blitzkrieging through his haze of cocaine and other various substances, and the lyrics definitely reflect it. His voice sounds great, however, as do the guitars and drowned-out drums. The aforementioned "Flashbax" is seriously one of the best Oasis songs I've heard, amidst a flurry of many. Again, Noel is belting out the words, and despite its slower tempo, it's nothing like the wretchedly maudlin ballads placed upon "Standing on the Shoulders." "Street Fighting Man" is absolutely blistering, way, way overproduced, purposely and proudly, as it triumphantly closes out this mini-masterpiece. There's just a heavy, distorted, overdone feel to this short CD that makes for great music. Funny enough, the single "All Around the World," which leads off the album (obviously), is almost forgettable when compared to the following three tracks. Do yourself a favor and support Oasis! Buy their killer B-sides! It's great music.
Amazing! How do these guys do it. Three great albums (plus the b-sides album 'the masterplan' which is one of the best pieces of music ever), and 14 great singles. This is possibly the best in terms of a-side and b-side content. Street fighting man is a classic song and this is a fine cover but 'the fame' and 'flashbax' are easily worthy of being a-sides. I just hope 'standing on the shoulders of giants' is as good. Oasis- the greatest band ever!
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A really good masterpiece by Oasis, October 1, 1999
Reviewer: A music fan I bought this single and I was very anxious to have it. Now that I do have it, I am very pleased with it. It's the best single I have ever heard! The Fame, Street Fighting Man, Flashbax and of course All Around the World are really good tunes, of the kind that you'll find yourself whistling them at every moment!
The best single off the Be Here Now album., December 28, 2000
"In My Well Paid Opinion" (Just Kidding)!, June 1, 2000
