album · February 28, 2000
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants
Big Brother Recordings LtdSee this day
alternativeindie rock
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants marked a departure from the band's previous work, incorporating more psychedelic and experimental elements into their signature sound. It was their fourth studio album and their first of the new millennium.
- The album debuted at Number 1 in the UK Albums Chart, selling over 300,000 copies in its first week.
- It was the first Oasis album to feature Gem Archer on rhythm guitar, replacing Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs.
- The album saw the band experiment with new sounds, including mellotron, sitar, and drum loops, largely driven by Noel Gallagher's writing.
Oasis are a British rock band formed in Manchester in 1991, famed for their anthemic singles and Britpop sound. In 2000, they were arguably at the tail end of their imperial phase, still a stadium act but with diminishing returns.
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