A blockbuster. The suburban lawn of Definitely Maybe replaced by a stadium sky. The Deep Dive: If the debut was the fight, this was the victory lap. It is musically superior, lyrically more vulnerable, and sonically vast. From the champagne supernova of "Hello" to the melancholic surrender of "Cast No Shadow," Noel reveals himself as a student of The Beatles’ harmonic language. But the soul of the album is the three-track punch of "Wonderwall," "Don't Look Back in Anger," and "Champagne Supernova." These are songs where the bravado cracks to reveal a fragile romanticism. It is the album that made them gods, but also the one that first showed the cracks—the infamous feud between the brothers is audible in the tension between Liam’s raw delivery and Noel’s slicker arrangements.

After Noel Gallagher's departure from the band, Oasis underwent a significant transformation. Released on February 28, 2000, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants featured a more electronic and dance-influenced sound. The album included hits like "Go Let it Out" and "Who Will Be Wearing These Shoes?" Although it received positive reviews, the album was a commercial disappointment compared to their previous efforts.

Lyla is a Stones-esque romp, while The Importance of Being Idle sees Noel delivering perhaps his best vocal performance since Don't Look Back in Anger . The democratic songwriting gelled perfectly here, creating a sound that wasn't just "Noel's songs sung by Liam," but a true band effort.