Why America Needs Oasis

Coldplay may be bigger, but Chris Martin can't touch the Gallaghers when it comes to being a rock star, says SPIN's David Marchese.
Noel and Liam Gallagher / Photos by Alex Crick

Following their mega-successful debut double shot of 1994’s Definitely Maybe and 1995’s (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, Oasis were poised to rule the rock game. But 1997’s underwhelming Be Here Now put an end to that.

New Albums from Oasis, Deerhoof, the Pretenders, and More!

Get SPIN's take on the best and worst releases of the week!
Oasis' Liam Gallagher / Photo by Alex Crick

Here's a rundown of the albums available online and in record stores today:

Oasis Call Police on Crazed Fan

"He threatened to kill us," Noel Gallagher said of the intruder. Click here for the whole story!
Oasis' Noel Gallagher / Photo by Alex Crick

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher may claim to have been touched by the ghost of John Lennon, but it appears his brother Noel, unfortunately, has a little more in common with the slain Beatle.

Oasis' Noel Gallagher: "I'm on Painkillers"

The Britpop mainstay details his recovery process from injuries inflicted by a crazed fan's onstage attack.
Oasis' Noel Gallagher / Photo by Alex Crick

Noel Gallagher, who was attacked onstage in Toronto September 7 by a batty fan, resulting in injuries to the rocker's ribs and ultimately a slew of canceled gigs, has given an update on his condition -- and he's apparently a little, ahem, medicated.

Oasis Announce Additional U.S. Tour Dates

The Britpoppers will return for a handful of shows this winter. Click here to see if the band will hit your hometown!
Noel Gallagher / Photo by Alex Crick

After the cancellation of a handful of gigs following one loony fan's attack on singer/songwriter Noel Gallagher in Toronto earlier this month, Oasis have announced their return to North America to make-up dashed dates, as well as hit select U.S.

SPIN.com's Best of the Week, September 22-28.

What we learned this week: Kurt Cobain was a Metallica fan. Ben Folds has plenty of free time. Weezer are talented and quirky. And more.

It's time for the Presidential debates, but here at SPIN.com we're too busy rocking out to argue about politics -- and with a week like this one, who could debate that? We've seen My Bloody Valentine's long-promised reunion, witnessed Weezer's electrifying tour-opener, and heard a sweet tune or two. Check out this week's highlights below.

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