Oasis Reunion Tour Review: Britpop Legends Bring Back 90s Magic
If you ever wondered what it feels like to time travel, Oasis just gave Cardiff a solid idea. Their reunion show turned the Principality Stadium into a noisy tunnel straight back to Britpop’s loudest glory days.
No one expected this comeback to be subtle. The place was buzzing before a single chord dropped. Even the ads playing between sets got cheers. Adidas? Sure, fits the vibe. But Land Rover Defender? That’s Oasis fans for you. They’d probably cheer a kettle if Liam Gallagher told them to.
What Makes This Reunion Feel Different?
The second they kicked off with Hello, you knew the set list was built for fists-in-the-air nostalgia. It’s a funny choice if you think about it. The song leans heavy on Gary Glitter’s Hello, Hello, I’m Back Again – not exactly a detail anyone wants to dwell on. But when the roar of the crowd hit, you could see no one cared. For thousands packed in, it wasn’t about where the song borrowed its bits. It was about shouting every word until your throat begged for mercy.
Back in the day, an Oasis gig was a gamble. You could get peak rock-star Liam. Or you’d get sulky Liam, barking at the crowd between half-mumbled lyrics. But this show? All neat. Liam on best behaviour, tossing out polite thank-yous. He even admitted, “I know we’re hard work.” Noel too looked like a man making peace with the past – or at least the payday. Bonehead, the band’s rhythm guitarist, stood square between the feuding brothers like a friendly bouncer. No scraps tonight. Just the hits.
Why Do Fans Still Cling To This Band?
Streaming made Oasis immortal in a weird way. For younger fans, there’s no memory of the band slogging through dull albums in the 2000s. You can skip all that mess with a playlist. Oasis, frozen in time, forever young and snarling.
Some kids in that stadium probably think Oasis split when Tony Blair was still cool. They don’t know about the half-hearted albums or backstage brawls in Europe. To them, Oasis is Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? It’s a band that once tossed away B-sides like The Masterplan that lesser groups would’ve clung to as a hit single.
The gig feeds that myth on purpose. It’s all the prime cuts, none of the filler. Aside from Little By Little peeking in from 2002, you’d think they dropped off the radar before the Millennium Bug hit. And no one’s complaining. Who really wants to hear 2008 Oasis when you’ve got Cigarettes & Alcohol to belt out?
What’s It Like Hearing These Songs Live Again?
Live, there’s that old Oasis paradox. Noel’s words lean sad and wistful. But Liam sings them like he’s squaring up to the front row. It shouldn’t work, but it always did. A wall of guitars, a sneer, and a bit of Northern attitude – that’s the Oasis package.
The classics still hit. Slide Away soars. Rock ’n’ Roll Star feels like swagger bottled up. When Liam steps back and Noel takes the mic for Half the World Away, the crowd nearly drowns him out. It’s the closest thing the Gallaghers do to sharing a moment.
And the encore? Of course it’s Don’t Look Back in Anger, Wonderwall, and Champagne Supernova. If you’re going to empty a stadium’s lungs, that’s the holy trinity. Once it’s done, Liam barely sticks around. He’s off stage in seconds, a waiting car engine running. He’s done his job. Nostalgia delivered. Job’s a good ’un.
Does Oasis Still Matter In 2025?
Watching Oasis today feels like sitting with an old mate who never grew up – and you’re glad they didn’t. The songs outlived the band’s tantrums and tabloid scraps. A stadium packed with fans of all ages is proof of that.
This reunion is a cash grab. Everyone knows it. But it’s a glorious one. People don’t care about backstage drama when Wonderwall kicks in. They want to feel young for one night. They want to scream the chorus with a beer in hand and a mate by their side.
Oasis always did make it feel like anyone could join the gang. A pint, a parka, and a chorus you can shout until your voice goes. The Gallaghers might not hug it out on stage, but they still give people what they came for. Loud, messy, and still hanging on to the bits that mattered.
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