AceShowbiz - Noel Gallagher has praised the recent reunion shows by Oasis, declaring them "better than the '90s" and promising that the forthcoming documentary about the tour will be "astonishing" for fans of the band.

The acclaimed musician received the BRIT Award for Songwriter of the Year on February 28th during a ceremony held in his hometown of Manchester, marking one of the event’s rare visits in its nearly 50-year history. The award was presented by Bobby Gillespie, the frontman of Primal Scream, and included a special video message from Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, highlighting the deep ties between Noel and the city.

Upon accepting the award, Noel Gallagher paid tribute to the members of Oasis, acknowledging the vital contributions of his brother Liam and former bandmates Bonehead, Guigsy, Tony McCarroll, Alan White, Gem, and Andy. He emphasized their role in bringing his songs to life, noting that without them, he would merely be "a singer-songwriter, and no-one gives a shit about singer-songwriters."

Speaking backstage after the ceremony, Noel reflected on the band’s reunion tour from the previous year, calling it "the most incredible thing that any of us have ever done." He described the experience of returning to the stage after so many years and achieving number one albums again as "pretty mad," but expressed how much the band loved every moment of the journey.

The gigs, particularly those held in Manchester, were described by Noel as "amazing," leaving him nearly speechless. He said the concerts "spoke for themselves" and rated every show as a "ten out of ten," describing them as not only "truly astonishing" but also "overwhelming in places" due to the enduring love from fans after so many years.

In a striking statement, Noel Gallagher declared that the reunion shows were "better than the '90s" and "as good as it gets," underscoring the significance of the tour for both the band and their audience. He also offered new details on the upcoming documentary capturing these events. Although he has only seen short snippets so far, Noel revealed that everyone who has watched more extensive footage has described it as "amazing."

He expressed optimism about the film’s potential to capture the essence of the tour, saying, "If it even captures five per cent of what that tour was, it'll be astonishing. Looking forward to it."

The documentary project has notable involvement from Steven Knight, the director behind the hit series Peaky Blinders, who serves as a producer. The film, directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace—known for their work on the LCD Soundsystem documentary Shut Up And Play The Hits—was granted unprecedented access to intimate moments such as meetings and rehearsals leading up to the reunion.

According to sources, fans of Oasis can expect to be "spellbound" by seeing the dynamic between the brothers as they worked through their well-documented feud during the preparations for their comeback shows.

Aside from the reunion documentary, Noel Gallagher recently disclosed that he has returned to the studio, though it remains unclear whether this signals new Oasis material or solo projects. Meanwhile, his brother Liam Gallagher has stated that Oasis will not tour again until at least 2027, although he has hinted at plans for more tours, including a European leg, expressing a desire to play many more classic songs on the road.

In contrast to these hints, Oasis' co-manager Alec McKinlay downplayed expectations for new music from the band last year. Responding to this, Liam Gallagher tweeted that only he and Noel Gallagher will make decisions about the band’s future, advising fans to "take it one day at a time."

Earlier in 2024, Liam had raised hopes by announcing that a new Oasis album was "already finished," later praising the new material written by Noel as "blowing him away." However, he subsequently retracted those statements on social media, clarifying that there was "no Oasis album in the making" and that his previous remarks were made "for a laugh."

Despite this back-and-forth, Liam Gallagher has left the door open for a potential album, depending on how the upcoming Live '25 reunion gigs are received by fans and critics alike.

The ongoing developments surrounding Oasis—from the acclaimed reunion tour to the eagerly anticipated documentary and the unclear but tantalizing prospects of new music—continue to captivate fans and music industry insiders. The band's legacy remains robust, with the recent shows and upcoming film reinforcing their place in British rock history.

With Noel Gallagher describing the reunion shows as some of the best the band has ever delivered and promising an "astonishing" documentary, the next chapter for Oasis looks poised to deliver both nostalgia and fresh excitement to their global fanbase.