The Gallagher brothers, once warring siblings, silenced their feud for a seismic Oasis reunion that turned Cardiff into a pulsating Britpop mecca.
The city buzzed with World Cup-level fervour. Pubs overflowed, buskers strummed Wonderwall, and hawkers peddled bucket hats to a crowd “mad for it.” Defibrillators stood by for overzealous fans reliving their Nineties excesses, setting the stage for a night of raw nostalgia.
Oasis kicked off with the inevitable Hello, its Gary Glitter nod forgiven in the face of its colossal sound. The genius of Oasis lies in their alchemy: even their weaker tracks, like Roll with It, morph into anthems through sheer familiarity. Noel Gallagher’s knack for borrowing just enough from rock’s past, paired with lyrics capturing the everyday with vivid clarity, creates a sound that feels like it’s always been yours. Liam’s urgent, soulful delivery and Noel’s intricate songwriting—best showcased in the aching Acquiesce—prove they still need each other, despite past barbs about forks and potatoes.
Oasis reunion – emotional return to glory
The setlist was a love letter to Britain’s gritty optimism. Morning Glory roared with swagger, Some Might Say ignited hope, and Cigarettes and Alcohol, with its T Rex riff and Johnny Rotten snarl, distilled life’s simple pleasures into a modern classic. Liam, parka-clad and hands behind back, urged the crowd to hug during the latter, a rare sentimental touch. Supersonic and Fade Away evoked the band’s surreal, youthful attitude, while Noel’s mid-set Talk Tonight and the B-side gem Masterplan offered introspective depth. Don’t Look Back in Anger sparked a flare-lit singalong, and Champagne Supernova closed with Noel’s soaring solo, sending 75,000 fans home euphoric.
Minimal visuals kept it real – just a big screen and flashing lights and a tribute to Diogo Jota. The brothers barely spoke, but a final hug said enough.
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