Oasis have inspired a thousand imitations, but their sound remains singular. It was so influential that by the time of their breakup (just before they were supposed to perform at Rock En Seine in 2009), their influence had transcended the U.K. and traveled to rock’s core. They grew so massive that any band that used guitars likely had a (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? or Definitely Maybe phase. From Elliott Smith to Arctic Monkeys, the list is expansive but not entirely surprising, and given that the Britpop veterans are so revered, rumors of a comeback have been in the air for years. Last week, that reunion was set in motion, with the Gallagher brothers casting aside their differences for several shows in 2025 so we asked our readers to vote on the best Oasis songs of all time. These are the top picks, ranked accordingly below.
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5. “Live Forever”
Definitely Maybe officially turned 30 a few days ago, and its third song, “Live Forever,” captured the band’s shift from burgeoning phenomenon to mainstream stars. For so many people, it’s the track that made them fall in love with Oasis, and it’s easy to hear why. “Live Forever” has a lovely melody, buoyed by Liam Gallagher’s moving vocals, and its optimism contrasted the darkness of grunge (particularly Nirvana’s “I Hate Myself and Want to Die”) in a way that was wildly ear-catching. Three decades on, it’s a soaring anthem that hasn’t lost any of its power.
4. “Wonderwall”
Even when it was brand new, “Wonderwall” felt inescapable. Nearly three decades later, the song remains at the top of mind when people think of Oasis — guaranteed to be blasted at karaoke, requested sarcastically during encores, or covered at local shows. In ways, it has made “Wonderwall” unspeakably boring, but there remains a cheeky irony in its popularity. Though filled with outlandish lyrics, the song is packed with enough emotion and stickiness that’s never really made it go away.
3. “Slide Away”
A lot of Definitely Maybe songs long for escape, but our readers gravitated toward the penultimate track “Slide Away.” Indebted to Neil Young’s “Cortez the Killer,” it’s a guitar anthem for the ages, designed to make the audience transcend. Beyond the instrumentals, though, it features Liam at his very best, stretching his voice during the chorus and reaching for a similar grandeur. If Noel Gallagher had sung this, it would have a very different effect, and at almost seven minutes long, “Slide Away” remains one of the greatest Oasis songs ever.
2. “Don’t Look Back In Anger”
(What’s the Story) Morning Glory defied the sophomore slump in immeasurable ways — mostly because it was written before Oasis began touring their debut. “Don’t Look Back In Anger” is one of its shining jewels, epitomizing the giant scale that the band had their sights on. It’s a stadium shoutalong that’s been played at nearly all of their shows since its release, sharing DNA with the dozens of classic-rock songs that have become standards. The lyrics may be hard to follow, but it has scope and swagger in spades, capturing the band’s ability to go big — unfailingly so.
1. “Champagne Supernova”
But if “Don’t Look Back In Anger” is Morning Glory’s arena standard, then “Champagne Supernova” is its resounding encore — at least according to our readers. It’s their “Bohemian Rhapsody” — the top of their success on their best album as they addressed the hedonism that trails massive fame (“Where were you while we were getting high?”) while embracing greater depth and maturity. Like a lot of Oasis songs, you cannot really explain the lyrics, but you can explain how they make you feel. Epic surely comes to mind.
