Oasis fans make tour prediction about band's 'best live song'
Oasis fans have been debating the band's best ever live performance - but sadly for those who agree, it's unlikely to feature on the upcoming reunion tour setlist
Oasis fans believe one particular song makes for the band's most epic live performance ever, but the chances of it gracing the setlist at their highly anticipated reunion concert seem pretty slim. Oasis fans have been speculating about the potential set and reminiscing on Reddit, particularly about one killer track unlikely to be played when the group hits the stage again.
Noel Gallagher and his brother Liam are gearing up to perform together for the first time in over a decade come July. While the hit-packed setlist is eagerly awaited by many, there's chatter among the faithful regarding the inclusion of the band's more obscure bangers.
A passionate fan wrote on Reddit: "Honestly, I think Gas Panic! at Wembley 2000 is the best live song Oasis ever did. The whole vibe is unreal-dark, trippy, powerful. That intro alone feels like you're about to witness something big, and then Liam comes in and just absolutely owns it.
"When he sings 'an hour to sing for his soul'... man, it's majestic. Gives me chills every time. He doesn't just sing it-he means it. You can feel the weight in his voice.
"It's one of those moments where everything hits perfectly: his delivery, the band's energy, the crowd going mad.
"It also shows how good Standing on the Shoulder of Giants material could be live-seriously underrated stuff."
However, some ardent followers are quick to point out that given lead vocalist Liam Gallagher's evolving singing voice, the triumphant return of this specific number might not happen.
One enthusiast praised the song, writing: "Proper stadium rock song that. Liam's voice was just good enough at this point in mid-2000 (nowhere near as good as early-2000) to deliver an ethereal vocal performance at that first Wembley gig.
"The visuals on the tele, the intro, the harmony, the atmosphere of a proper stadium gig on a hallowed turf. I mean, you can't go wrong whatsoever."
Another fan chimed in: "I know the shows themselves were rough to get through, but I was always surprised that the live album Familiar To Millions got as much flack as it did.
"For me it's pretty much flawless, dripping with attitude. I can't remember the last time I listened to the studio version of Gas Panic, after hearing this live version."
Meanwhile, another commented: "This is a top career moment for them. I know that the audio is spliced with the Yokohama gigs all over the place, but this song and performance in particular is probably my favourite of theirs overall."
Separately, debates amongst the fans suggest it's a toss-up whether Gas Panic will be included in setlists, noticing the track has made sporadic appearances in some of Liam Gallagher's solo performances.
Another naysayer claimed there's "zero chance" of the track's return, hinting that Noel Gallagher might "veto" the song from future gigs.
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