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Oasis Reunion Tour Fuels Optimism for First New Album in 17 Years
8 Sep
Summary
- Oasis photographer sees no signs of past "resentment" between brothers
- Noel Gallagher writing new songs, Liam's voice has matured
- Potential for Oasis to record first studio album since 2008
According to Oasis photographer Kevin Cummins, the band's triumphant reunion tour has sparked optimism about their future. Cummins, who has documented the group since the early 1990s, says there is no longer any sign of the "resentment" that led to the brothers' infamous 2009 backstage bust-up.
Noel Gallagher, 58, has been writing new songs during the tour, while Liam's 52-year-old voice has gained "more maturity and depth." Cummins believes the chemistry between the siblings on stage suggests they could be ready to record their first studio album since 2008's "Dig Out Your Soul."
The Oasis reunion has become a "cultural movement," with the band's two sold-out shows at the 90,000-seat Rose Bowl in Los Angeles drawing celebrity fans like Sir Paul McCartney, Rita Ora, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Cummins says the end of the tour in November is "not the end" for Oasis, hinting that a new album could be in the works while the band's reunion is still fresh in fans' minds.
