The connection between Scotland and Oasis runs deep. Alan McGee, co-founder of Creation Records, discovered the band in 1993 at Glasgow's renowned King Tut's venue, and Caledonia quickly became a key spot in their early journey, turning into a cherished venue for them.
The affection Oasis has demonstrated towards Scotland has always been matched many times over. Simply put, the Scottish audience embraces them as their own. The band's working-class swagger and carefree rockstar charm resonate as much with us Scots as they do with those from Burnage. Whenever they ventured north, we consistently showed our enthusiasm.
Today, the situation stands in stark contrast to when the Gallaghers last performed at Murrayfield. In June 2009, Oasis was nearing their end, with the brothers' feud in Paris leading to the band's breakup just two months later. Fast forward sixteen years, and Liam and Noel are now a united duo. Both seem revitalized by their band's resurgence, and as we’ll later witness, this renewed energy is palpable tonight in Scotland's capital.
As I approach Murrayfield, there's an exciting atmosphere for the night ahead. The diverse crowd is immediately noticeable. In Oasis apparel, a Spanish-speaking group in their twenties strolls past us on Costorphine Road near the stadium, while Mexican and Argentinian flags are visible throughout. Later, inside the stadium, Rado, an Oasis superfan from Romania, shares his obsession with the band and the significant amount he spent to be present (which he insists is worth it to see his favorite group).
I make my way through security and navigate the longest merchandise line imaginable to get a souvenir t-shirt. Finally reaching my seat, I find Richard Ashcroft has just begun an impressive set, concluding with hits from The Verve's iconic 1997 album Urban Hymns: ‘Lucky Man’ and ‘Bittersweet Symphony,’ in particular, garnering a fantastic response. I had long advocated for a younger, contemporary band (like Blossoms, The Lathums, or Wolf Alice) to support, but any skepticism vanished after witnessing the enthusiastic reception Ashcroft received.
As the countdown begins for Oasis, Underworld’s ‘Born Slippy’ energizes the crowd. Then, the moment we have all awaited arrives. The venue erupts as the band's introductory track ‘F***in in the Bushes’ blares, and Noel and Liam's entrance together threatens to take the roof off the place. This scene seemed unimaginable a year prior, and the accompanying excitement sends chills down the spine.
Oasis quickly dives into the action with the opening song ‘Hello’, delivered majestically. It truly feels good to be back. They continue with ‘Acquiesce’, ‘Morning Glory’, and ‘Some Might Say’, each met with cheers and singing from every corner of Murrayfield. Liam’s vocals sound potent, sharp, and crystal clear, while Noel appears relaxed and focused, and Bonehead, Andy Bell, and Joey Waronker create an impeccable wall of sound behind them.
Tonight is a complete nostalgia-driven celebration. There’s no space for self-indulgent or lesser-known tracks, just singalong anthems from start to finish. Naturally, the band’s golden era is in the mid-'90s, dominating the setlist with tracks from that period.
On the other hand, their material from the 2000s is sparse. This is somewhat disappointing, as live favorites like ‘Gas Panic!’, ‘The Hindu Times’, or ‘Lyla’ are missing. However, with a discography as incredible as theirs, I suppose the alternatives are hardly disappointing! Each track is received as if it were their last, maintaining this enthusiasm throughout the night, akin to witnessing your team score a last-minute winner in a cup final, with that sensation lingering for two hours.
Admittedly, not everyone is thrilled by Oasis' appearance in Auld Reekie. A surprising exchange of words took place when an ill-conceived safety briefing from the Edinburgh City Council labeled Oasis fans as “intoxicated,” “rowdy…middle-aged men.” Liam, never one to ignore an insult, voiced his frustrations about the Council in true Liam style: “cheeky c***s disrespecting you beautiful people…£3 billion we’ve contributed to this city over the past five days…they’ll take it and spend it among their posh, ugly friends. I’m still waiting for an apology…bring it on down you c***s.” Go on, Liam, say what you really think!
As has become customary on tour, the Poznan football celebration takes place during ‘Cigarettes and Alcohol’—a stunning visual spectacle of jumping bodies filling the stadium. Later, Liam steps back to allow Noel's more subtle anthems ‘Talk Tonight’, ‘Half the World Away’, and ‘Little By Little’. This interlude is certainly appreciated by the older Oasis fans, yet the audience's enthusiasm remains strong.
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The connection between Scotland and Oasis is profound. Alan McGee, co-founder of Creation Records, found them in 1993 at the iconic King Tut's in Glasgow.