If you were holding your breath for a new Oasis studio album to accompany their massive reunion run, Liam Gallagher has some characteristically blunt advice: don’t. In a series of viral exchanges on X (formerly Twitter), the legendary frontman shot down the idea of new material with his signature mix of wit, profanity, and surprising self-awareness.
The conversation sparked when a fan suggested that while new music would be “nice,” Oasis has a catalog so deep they could “tour forever” just by rotating their classic B-sides and deep cuts. Liam’s response hit the nail on the head regarding the impossible expectations placed on legacy acts.
The “4 Out of 5 Stars” Curse
Liam argued that the pressure to live up to Definitely Maybe or (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? would inevitably lead to the band’s demise. “People would complain if it wasn’t as good as the classics,” Liam wrote. He predicted a cycle of lukewarm critical reception—specifically mocking music magazines for safe 4/5 star reviews—which would lead to internal frustration.
”We’d all cry and the pressure would be too much then we’d split up again so F*** IT,” he concluded. When a follower told him to look at the bright side, Liam doubled down, claiming his “f*** that” was actually a “positive” stance aimed at protecting the band’s current fragile peace.
”Not My First Rodeo”
The exchange took a sharper turn when music author Mark Eglinton joked that critics would actually give a new album “2 stars.” Liam’s lightning-fast rebuttal—”See, these [expletive] have reviewed it already BUMBACLOT”—reminded fans that despite the years, his protective instinct over the Oasis legacy remains sharp.
For now, it seems the Oasis 2026 experience will remain a celebration of the “days we left behind” (to borrow a phrase from Macca). Liam is prioritizing the longevity of the reunion over the gamble of the recording studio, proving that for once, the “wise man” of Britpop is playing it safe.
Yes but people would moan if it wasn’t up there with the classics and all the music magazines would give it 4 out of 5 then we’d all cry and the pressure would be too much then we’d split up again so FUCK IT
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 31, 2026
Oasis Reunion Quote Archive
| Topic | Liam’s Verdict |
|---|---|
| New Studio Album | “The pressure would be too much… we’d split up again.” |
| Music Critics | Predicted 4/5 star “complaining” reviews. |
| Tour Strategy | Focus on the massive catalog of existing classics. |
| Current Vibe | “This is not my first rodeo.” (Staying Positive) |