Oasis/Tokyo,Japan 9.26.2002

The famous album “TOKYO 2002” released by the nostalgic label has been released for the first time in a long time! The 2002 live tour that supported the album “HEATHEN CHEMISTRY” was the beginning of the peak of the second period, and the excitement at the time was considerable. In addition, Oasis at the time had solidified their position as the most popular Western music band in Japan, and in 2017 they continued their stay in Japan for a short period of time in the early spring with live events, and then toured Japan again in the fall. He was so big that he came to Japan twice. Also, the Japan tour at this time was the era when the speed release unique to CD-R was at its peak, and in fact, this tour was released on CD-R from every label. “TOKYO 2002” was exactly such a piece, but it recorded the show on September 26th, the beginning of the Japan tour. From the time of its release, this title received rave reviews from specialized magazines and fans, saying it “allows you to faithfully enjoy the atmosphere of a live performance.” The secret to such a high rating is that, although the sound image has a sense of distance, it does not pick up any of the handclaps or choruses that are common in Oasis live recordings, and the recording condition is perfect for listening carefully. not. It’s true that when you listen to it now, you can hear Alan White’s bass drum reverberating a bit, but this is also the result of the combination of his drumming tone and the unique acoustics of the gymnasium. This was also one of the reasons why it was so delicious. However, from around “Columbia” the sound image begins to rise, and the originally easy-to-listen state becomes even easier to hear. In the case of Oasis’ audience recordings, there is often a dilemma that when the performance is captured closely, the surrounding sounds are also picked up at the cost, but this exquisite recording balance and sound quality certainly do not fade. Regarding the performance, there are songs such as “Hung In A Bad Place”, “Born On A Different Cloud”, and above all, “Stop Crying Your Heart Out”, which is the greatest song of “HEATHEN CHEMISTRY”, which will probably never be heard live again. The stage performance of the songs from the same album is also truly amazing. This is what the 2002 stage is all about. Now that almost 20 years have passed, the first three Oasis albums are often looked back on, but “HEATHEN CHEMISTRY” has been highly praised since its release, and is currently being praised by enthusiasts. A much-loved piece. It also captures their powerful performance in a good way. Furthermore, speaking of 2002, “She’s Electric”, a song from the famous album “MORNING GLORY” that had never been performed live until then, was performed (unlike on the album, Noel sang it), which made maniacs cry. It’s worth mentioning as a song selection. What’s more, this song was no longer played during the Japan tour because Noel said he got tired of it, so it was a rare repertoire that was only heard at the beginning of the tour. Then, the Who’s cover “My Generation”, which won the closing number position, and “Some Might Say”, which returned to the repertoire for the first time in a long time with a lower key arrangement for Liam, this is a scene that could be called 2002. vacuum pack. It is a nostalgic release for fans of the time and perfect for repurchasing, and at the same time, it is a great sampler for the generation who became fans after watching the movie “SUPERSONIC” to enjoy Oasis’ subsequent Japan tour, and it has a wide fan base. A nostalgic masterpiece that you can recommend has been reborn! Live at Yoyogi Taiikukan, Tokyo, Japan 26th September 2002 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1(48:12) 1. Fuckin’ in the Bushes 2. Hello 3. The Hindu Times 4. Hung In A Bad Place 5. Go Let It Out 6. Columbia 7. Morning Glory 8. Stop Crying Your Heart Out 9. Little By Little 10. Cigarettes & Alcohol 11. Live Forever Disc 2(47:06) 1. Better Man 2. She’s Electric 3 Born On A Different Cloud 4. Acquiesce 5. Force Of Nature 6. Don’t Look Back In Anger 7. Some Might Say 8. My Generation 9. Wonderwall (Outro) Liam Gallagher – vocals, tambourine Noel Gallagher – guitar, vocals Gem Archer – guitar Andy Bell – bass Alan White – drums