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Cigarettes & Alcohol
Rock · 1994 · 2 tracks

Cigarettes & Alcohol

Oasis

A quintessential Britpop anthem, "Cigarettes & Alcohol" captures the defiant spirit of 90s youth with its raw guitar riffs, singalong chorus, and Liam Gallagher's iconic swagger.

October 10, 1994 · Creation Records (2)

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This is the sound of a Friday night, a defiant shout against the mundane, and the exhilarating rush of youth. "Cigarettes & Alcohol" is pure, unadulterated Britpop swagger, built on a crunchy, T. Rex-indebted riff and Liam Gallagher's unmistakable sneer. It's an anthem for anyone who's ever found solace and rebellion in simple pleasures, delivering a potent dose of rock and roll energy that makes you want to raise a glass and sing along at the top of your lungs. It's essential for capturing the mood of mid-90s British rock.

Tracklist · 2 Tracks
02
I Am the Walrus
8:15
03
Listen Up
6:40
Moments Worth Listening For
The immediate, fuzzy, T. Rex-esque guitar riff that kicks off the track, setting the tone for raw, unapologetic rock.
Liam Gallagher's sneering, confident vocal delivery on the chorus, particularly the iconic "You could be sitting on a sofa" line, embodying youthful defiance.
The driving, insistent drum beat and prominent bassline that provide the relentless, propulsive energy throughout the song.
The slightly distorted, melodic guitar solo that emerges mid-song, maintaining the track's raw edge while adding a touch of classic rock flair.
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How does Cigarettes & Alcohol sound next to the rest of Oasis's catalogue?

Social Commentary+3.5σ

The writing leans far further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

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