If Oasis puts out brand new material of any sort, it is worthy of Oasis fans to pay attention. Oasis was one of the largest bands of the 1990s. They have held consistent records with their albums, such as having the fastest-selling debut album of all time for many years and one of the biggest Rock concerts in history at Knebworth back in 1996, which is worth exploring with their live album Knebworth 1996 released in 2021. More importantly, their songs, such as Wonderwall defined a generation in a musical sense and they maintain consistent popularity musically to this very day. 30 years on from Definitely Maybe, it is clear that the band wish to celebrate the anniversary of that classic album release from 1994 by re-releasing the original album, alongside the previously unreleased (and possibly unheard, at least by many) Monnow Valley sessions. This is yet to come and will be released on 30 August 2024. In the meantime, this is a sample of the goodness to come as an EP. Let’s take a listen to the tracks on this EP and hopefully, it will be as good as promised.

Up In The Sky (Monnow Valley Version) begins with some fuzz sounds and the clacking of drumsticks, launching into a fantastic rendition of Up In The Sky. It sounds completely different from the final version on Definitely Maybe, and has a more textured and tame feel to the music at hand. A really fantastic listen, all the same, this sounds really glorious throughout. Even though this wasn’t the final version of the main album release, this sounds really top-notch. Liam Gallagher’s vocals are really fantastic and are matched by awesome harmonies by Noel Gallagher. A very cool tune to listen to, this sounds magical. A great, great listening experience. Not all Oasis fans will dig this, but it still sounds pure, fresh, and amazing. A great and anthemic tune to listen to, even though it sounds very tame throughout. Very awesome and catchy, this has a very 1960s flavour to it all, especially sonically. A powerful reminder of how great Oasis was throughout the 1990s. Some killer harmonies are present, along with acoustic guitars to conclude. A great listen, through and through. Wonderful to hear. It ends with chiming acoustic guitars. Super sweet.

Columbia (Sawmills Outtake) begins with a rough mix of spacey guitars, launching into a fresh and furious-sounding version of the classic song by Oasis. Liam’s vocals are not mixed high enough on this tune, from the start. Still, he sounds really fantastic throughout this song. Noel Gallagher would likely be proud of that. The guitars are fantastic sounding and menacing throughout. There is a definite Punk Music vibe throughout this particular song, and the whole thing sounds like a band ready to take over the world. A great, great listening experience overall. The music throughout is a sensationally great listen, and the music is fine, fresh and furious in its own way. If you ever need music to get the feeling that you are indestructible, this is it. Of course, there is an extended jam section with some different lyrics penned by Noel Gallagher and a totally different production take on the original song itself. In some ways, this is just as good as the final product. It is easy to hear why some adjustments were made to this song later on, however. Some of the sections musically seem out of place. Despite that, this is a tune worth listening to. Liam Gallagher’s vocals could have been bettered, all the same. This seven-minute-long piece will rush by you, without sounding boring at all. A great introduction to the lost sessions of Definitely Maybe, and a killer listening experience throughout. It ends with some sustained and feedback-laden guitars.

If anything, in the 21st century, we are blessed with a huge array of music and musical history. This release, although only two tracks in length, is a good sneak-peak into what is coming soon (at the time of writing) by Oasis. Does it sound good? Yes. Definitely Maybe? Yes. Should you listen to this short EP release? If you are a fan of Oasis’s music, do so. Even if you are not a huge fan, you may be pleasantly surprised at what you hear.

Youthful and energetic.

9/10