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'''''Standing on the Shoulder of Giants''''' is the fourth studio ] by the ] ] band ], released on ], ]. In ], the year preceding the final release of this album, Oasis had lost two founding members (] and ]) and hired a new producer (]). As a result of these changes, the album's tone was more experimental, with ] and ] influences, akin to ] '']''. The darker feeling and ] tone of this album is a departure from earlier ]-influenced Oasis records. '''''Standing on the Shoulder of Giants''''' is the fourth studio ] by the ] ] band ], released on ], ]. In ], the year preceding the final release of this album, Oasis had lost two founding members (] and ]) and hired a new producer (]). As a result of these changes, the album's tone was more experimental, with ] influences. The darker feeling and tone of this album was a departure from earlier ]-influenced Oasis records.


Songs such as the ]-influenced "]", the progressive "]" and the electronica "]" depart from Oasis' old Britpop style. The album was the sixth fastest selling album in ] ] history, selling over 310,000 copies in its first week. Despite becoming their fourth number one album in the UK, it is one of the band's lowest-selling albums, selling only 3 million copies worldwide. <!--"Don't Believe The Truth" has not yet surpassed that mark. It was reportedly around 2.5 million as of August, 2006--> Songs such as the ]-influenced "]", the progressive "]" and the electronica "]" were a departure from the bands earlier style. The album was the sixth fastest selling album in ] ] history, selling over 310,000 copies in its first week.{{Fact|date=June 2007}} Despite becoming their fourth number one album in the UK, it is also one of the band's lowest-selling albums, selling 3 million copies worldwide.


==Track listing== ==Track listing==
All tracks written by ], except where noted. All tracks written by ], except where noted.

# "]" – 3:18 # "]" – 3:18
# "]" – 4:38 # "]" – 4:38
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# "Roll It Over" – 6:31 # "Roll It Over" – 6:31


== Singles == ==Singles==
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==Trivia== ==Trivia==
*The album's title was taken from the words of Sir ]: "If I can see further than anyone else, it is only because I am standing on the shoulders of giants". ] saw the quote on the side of a £2 coin whilst in a pub and liked it so much he thought it would be a suitable name for Oasis' new album. He then wrote the name on the side of a cigarette packet whilst drunk. When he awoke in the morning, he realised he had written "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants — A Bum Title". <ref> Oasisnet. </ref> *The album's title was taken from the words of Sir ]: "If I can see further than anyone else, it is only because I am standing on the shoulders of giants". ] saw the quote on the side of a £2 coin while in a pub and liked it so much he thought it would be a suitable name for Oasis' new album. He then wrote the name on the side of a cigarette packet while drunk. When he awoke in the morning, he realised he had written "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants — Album Title". <ref> Oasisnet. </ref>
* Due to the departure of ] and ] from the band whilst the album was in production, their parts had to be re-recorded, for legal reasons. Thus, the album only features the Gallagher brothers and ]. The sleeve of the album also features them. * Due to the departure of ] and ] from the band while the album was still in production, their parts had to be re-recorded, for legal reasons.{{Fact|date=June 2007}} Thus, the album only features the Gallagher brothers and ]. The sleeve of the album also features them.
* The first track, "Fuckin' in the Bushes", is featured on the soundtrack for the film '']'', and is regularly used in introductions for high-tempo events, due to its quick tempo and loud volume. * The first track, "Fuckin' in the Bushes", is featured on the soundtrack for the film '']''.
* In the April 2006 issue of ], the album was the only Oasis record to feature in a countdown of the "50 worst albums of all time". It was placed at number 46 and described as "the low point of their ] years", despite the fact that the album had been favourably reviewed in the magazine at its time of release and featured in the magazine's "50 Best Albums of 2000" list. In response to the ''Q'' feature, ] has said, "Even though it wasn't our finest hour, it's a good album born through tough times. I worked harder on that album than anything before and anything since." * In the April 2006 issue of ], the album was the only Oasis record to feature in a countdown of the "50 worst albums of all time". It was placed at number 46 and described as "the low point of their ] years", despite the fact that the album had been favourably reviewed in the magazine at its time of release and featured in the magazine's "50 Best Albums of 2000" list. In response to the ''Q'' feature, ] has said, "Even though it wasn't our finest hour, it's a good album born through tough times. I worked harder on that album than anything before and anything since."
* A notable B-Side was "Lets All Make Believe". This song was on the ] single and is said to be one of the bands finest songs. ] declared it the greatest ever "lost" track in the February 2007 issue and said that if it had been on the album it would have carried "an extra star" on the review. Q gave this album 4 Stars back in 2000, meaning an extra star would be 5 stars. So with Lets All Make Believe on the album, according to Q magazine's logic, SOTSOG would have been a 5 star classic. * A notable B-Side was "Lets All Make Believe". This song was on the ] single and is said to be one of the bands finest songs. ] declared it the greatest ever "lost" track in the February 2007 issue and said that if it had been on the album it would have carried "an extra star" on the review. Q gave this album 4 Stars back in 2000, meaning an extra star would be 5 stars. So with Lets All Make Believe on the album, according to Q magazine's logic, SOTSOG would have been a 5 star classic.
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A bootleg of ] sessions recorded for this album was leaked onto the internet in January 2000. Most of these songs were recorded by Noel Gallagher with the help of a couple of friends in his home studio at Supernova Heights and at Oasis' own Wheeler End Studios complex. All of the songs, apart from "Little James", were sung by Noel. A bootleg of ] sessions recorded for this album was leaked onto the internet in January 2000. Most of these songs were recorded by Noel Gallagher with the help of a couple of friends in his home studio at Supernova Heights and at Oasis' own Wheeler End Studios complex. All of the songs, apart from "Little James", were sung by Noel.


The tracklisting of the demo bootleg is: The track listing of the demo bootleg is:
# "Carry Us All" # "Carry Us All"
# "Who Feels Love?" # "Who Feels Love?"
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==Charts== ==Charts==
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|2000 | 2000
|The Billboard 200 | The Billboard 200
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|- |-
|2000 | 2000
|Top Canadian Albums | '']'' Top Canadian Albums
|align="center"| 8 |align="center"| 8
|- |-
|2000 | 2000
|Top Internet Albums | ''Billboard'' Top Internet Albums
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===Singles=== ===Singles===
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| 2000

| "Go Let It Out"
|2000
| ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks
|"Go Let It Out"
|Modern Rock Tracks
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|- |-
|2000 | 2000
|"Sunday Morning Call" | "Sunday Morning Call"
|Canadian Singles Chart | ''Billboard'' Canadian Singles Chart
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==Release details== ==Release details==
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==Notes== ==Notes==

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This article is about the Oasis album. For a discussion of the phrase, see Standing on the shoulders of giants.
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Standing on the Shoulder of Giants is the fourth studio album by the English rock band Oasis, released on February 28, 2000. In 1999, the year preceding the final release of this album, Oasis had lost two founding members (Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs and Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan) and hired a new producer (Mark "Spike" Stent). As a result of these changes, the album's tone was more experimental, with electronica influences. The darker feeling and tone of this album was a departure from earlier Britpop-influenced Oasis records.

Songs such as the Indian-influenced "Who Feels Love?", the progressive "Gas Panic!" and the electronica "Go Let It Out" were a departure from the bands earlier style. The album was the sixth fastest selling album in UK chart history, selling over 310,000 copies in its first week. Despite becoming their fourth number one album in the UK, it is also one of the band's lowest-selling albums, selling 3 million copies worldwide.

Track listing

All tracks written by Noel Gallagher, except where noted.

  1. "Fuckin' in the Bushes" – 3:18
  2. "Go Let It Out" – 4:38
  3. "Who Feels Love?" – 5:44
  4. "Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is" – 4:27
  5. "Little James" (Liam Gallagher) – 4:15
  6. "Gas Panic!" – 6:08
  7. "Where Did It All Go Wrong?" – 4:26
  8. "Sunday Morning Call" – 5:12
  9. "I Can See a Liar" – 3:12
  10. "Roll It Over" – 6:31

Singles

Cover Information
File:Goletitout1.jpg "Go Let It Out"
"Who Feels Love?"
  • Released: April 17, 2000
  • Writer: Noel Gallagher
  • Producers: Oasis & Mark Stent
  • Chart positions: #4 (UK)
"Sunday Morning Call"
  • Released: July 3, 2000
  • Writer: Noel Gallagher
  • Producers: Oasis & Mark Stent
  • Chart positions:#4 (UK)

Trivia

  • The album's title was taken from the words of Sir Isaac Newton: "If I can see further than anyone else, it is only because I am standing on the shoulders of giants". Noel Gallagher saw the quote on the side of a £2 coin while in a pub and liked it so much he thought it would be a suitable name for Oasis' new album. He then wrote the name on the side of a cigarette packet while drunk. When he awoke in the morning, he realised he had written "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants — Album Title".
  • Due to the departure of Bonehead and Guigsy from the band while the album was still in production, their parts had to be re-recorded, for legal reasons. Thus, the album only features the Gallagher brothers and Alan White. The sleeve of the album also features them.
  • The first track, "Fuckin' in the Bushes", is featured on the soundtrack for the film Snatch.
  • In the April 2006 issue of Q magazine, the album was the only Oasis record to feature in a countdown of the "50 worst albums of all time". It was placed at number 46 and described as "the low point of their fallow years", despite the fact that the album had been favourably reviewed in the magazine at its time of release and featured in the magazine's "50 Best Albums of 2000" list. In response to the Q feature, Noel has said, "Even though it wasn't our finest hour, it's a good album born through tough times. I worked harder on that album than anything before and anything since."
  • A notable B-Side was "Lets All Make Believe". This song was on the Go Let It Out single and is said to be one of the bands finest songs. Q Magazine declared it the greatest ever "lost" track in the February 2007 issue and said that if it had been on the album it would have carried "an extra star" on the review. Q gave this album 4 Stars back in 2000, meaning an extra star would be 5 stars. So with Lets All Make Believe on the album, according to Q magazine's logic, SOTSOG would have been a 5 star classic.

Demos

A bootleg of demo sessions recorded for this album was leaked onto the internet in January 2000. Most of these songs were recorded by Noel Gallagher with the help of a couple of friends in his home studio at Supernova Heights and at Oasis' own Wheeler End Studios complex. All of the songs, apart from "Little James", were sung by Noel.

The track listing of the demo bootleg is:

  1. "Carry Us All"
  2. "Who Feels Love?"
  3. "Fuckin' in the Bushes"
  4. "Little James"
  5. "Gas Panic!
  6. "Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is"
  7. "Sunday Morning Call"
  8. "I Can See a Liar"
  9. "Go Let It Out"
  10. "Roll It Over"
  11. "Revolution Song"
  12. "Where Did It All Go Wrong?"
  13. "(As Long As They've Got) Cigarettes in Hell"
  14. "Just Getting Older"
  15. "Let There Be Love"

At the time of the leak, four songs ("Carry Us All", "Revolution Song", "Just Getting Older" and "Let There Be Love") were not scheduled for release on either the album or as B-sides on the new single "Go Let It Out". These songs were also completely undocumented, apart from "Revolution Song", which had been mentioned by author Paolo Hewitt in his 1999 book Forever the People — Six Months on the Road with Oasis. As such, these four songs had made-up titles based on commonly-repeated phrases mentioned in the songs. Whilst "Carry Us All" and "Just Getting Older" were correctly guessed, the other two tracks were given titles which, in time, would prove to be incorrect. "Revolution Song" was given the title "Solve My Mystery" and "Let There Be Love" was given the title "It's a Crime". "Let There Be Love" was released on Don't Believe the Truth. Because Noel mentioned in a February 23, 2000 interview with Melody Maker magazine that "Revolution Song" had been demoed — but not released because Blur had recently released a similar sounding song — it can be assumed that these titles are correct.

Currently, only one song ("Revolution Song") remains commercially unreleased.

Charts

Album

Year Chart Position
2000 The Billboard 200 24
2000 Billboard Top Canadian Albums 8
2000 Billboard Top Internet Albums 7

Singles

Year Single Chart Position
2000 "Go Let It Out" Billboard Modern Rock Tracks 14
2000 "Sunday Morning Call" Billboard Canadian Singles Chart 8

Release details

Country Date Label Format Catalog
United Kingdom February 28, 2000 Big Brother LP RKIDLP002
CD RKIDCD002
United States February 29, 2000 Epic Records CD EK63586 / 0 7464-63586-2 7

Notes

  1. Oasisnet.
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