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Oasis fans finally got their long-awaited moment last Friday night (July 5) as the legendary Britpop band launched their Live '25 reunion tour with a powerful, nostalgia-packed set in Cardiff, Wales. Just one week later, the impact is undeniable — Oasis are dominating the Official UK Albums Chart, with three of their albums climbing into the Top 5, reigniting their cultural and musical legacy for a new generation.
🎸 Chart Comeback: Three Albums in Top 5
According to the Official Charts Company, Oasis’ timeless 1995 masterpiece (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? has skyrocketed 12 places to Number 2 this week, only trailing behind Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department.
Their gritty, groundbreaking 1994 debut Definitely Maybe, which turned 30 earlier this year, made an even bigger leap — up 22 spots to Number 4. The band’s third album, 1997’s Be Here Now, also re-entered the top tier, landing at Number 5.
“Oasis have just reminded the world why they defined a generation,” said chart analyst Martin Talbot. “This is one of the most dramatic multi-album chart surges we’ve seen from a legacy band in recent years.”
🎤 Fan Frenzy: Singles Also Surge
It wasn’t just the albums. Several Oasis singles made waves on the charts too:
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Don’t Look Back in Anger – Number 12
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Wonderwall – Number 15
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Live Forever – Number 19
Streaming services saw massive spikes across the band’s catalogue. On Spotify UK, Oasis’ streams increased by over 185% over the weekend following the Cardiff performance, with Wonderwall alone clocking 1.2 million plays in a day.
🧍♂️ The Gallagher Effect
While Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher have had notoriously icy relations since the band’s 2009 breakup, the Live '25 tour marks their first performance together in over 15 years.
Cardiff’s Principality Stadium was packed with 60,000 fans, many of whom traveled across Europe to witness the reunion. Emotional scenes saw Liam dedicating Live Forever to “all the people we’ve lost, and to the fans who’ve waited patiently.”
“This tour isn’t just a show — it’s a cultural reset,” said music historian Dr. Ellie Watson. “They’ve timed this perfectly. The nostalgia, the raw energy, the hunger from fans — it’s a rare alignment.”
🔍 Why Now?
The reunion was teased for months, but the band’s decision to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Standing on the Shoulder of Giants provided the perfect pretext. Industry insiders say the band’s team coordinated a multi-pronged campaign:
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Remastered vinyls and digital reissues
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Exclusive streaming playlists
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Limited-edition merch drops
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Partnerships with Spotify and Apple Music
The result: a resurgence not seen since the band's heyday in the 1990s.
📅 What’s Next?
The Live '25 tour continues with sold-out shows in Manchester (July 12), Glasgow (July 14), and London’s Wembley Stadium (July 20-21). More dates across Europe and North America are expected to be announced by August.
Record labels are already preparing special anniversary box sets, and speculation is rife about a new Oasis album, though neither Gallagher brother has confirmed plans.
“We’ll see where this goes. But for now, let’s just enjoy the moment,” Liam told fans in Cardiff.
📌 FAQ: Why Is Oasis Trending in 2025?
Q: Why is Oasis suddenly back on the charts in 2025?
A: Following their long-anticipated Live '25 reunion tour kickoff in Cardiff, Oasis albums and singles have surged on the UK charts due to renewed fan interest, increased streaming, and emotional public performances by Liam and Noel Gallagher.
Final Word
The Oasis Live '25 tour has not only reignited the band’s iconic catalog but also brought together generations of music fans under one banner: rock 'n' roll will never die. Their sweeping return to the top of the charts is both a tribute to their enduring influence — and a signal that Britpop nostalgia is alive and kicking in 2025.