The Oasis reunion – feuds, cash, symbolism and the desire to repair our imperfect lives

David, Mark and our token bucket-hatted parka monkey Alex tackle the return of Oasis, its grip on the public imagination and why they’re the biggest band of the last 30 years, which includes … … the Gallaghers’ mixed fortunes since 2009. … who won the battle of the underdogs. … “Noel has a thousand buttons, Liam has a thousand fingers”. … why the ‘90s was just like the ‘60s, a golden age of British pop culture. … no whizz-bangs required, no props, no choreography, no lasers, no extras … why Oasis is the cheapest stadium gig to stage imaginable. … what happens to the ticket money between now and the tour. … Noel, the media and the common touch. … “a level of public demand that’s almost a sickness”. … why “Oasis tickets are like utility bills”. … the fate of bands that fall out with each other’s wives. … how Liam was rescued by Debbie Gwyther and Noel’s ruinous divorce. … the kind of watertight contracts and insurance required to ensure the band won’t fall apart again. … “Liam, stay away from the fruit bowl!”. … and Mark’s breakfast with Peggy Gallagher. Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.