Supersonic
Summary
Episode two of Listen Up explores the chaotic recording of *Definitely Maybe* at remote Sawmills Studios, where engineer Anjali Duff recalls the band's youthful, unpolished demeanor. The episode details the album's explosive rise through fan accounts of early gigs, the pivotal *The Word* TV performance, and the release of singles like "Live Forever" and "Cigarettes and Alcohol." Featuring insights from producer Owen Morris, journalist Sylvia Patterson, and fans from the UK and Mexico, the story captures the cultural shift from grunge to Britpop and the band's immediate, overwhelming impact …
Topics discussed
Introduction: The arrival of Oasis and Definitely Maybe
Recording struggles and the move to Sawmills Studios
Engineer Anjali Duff's experience with the band in Cornwall
Producer Owen Morris mixes the album and records vocals
Oasis's first TV performance on The Word
The cultural shift after Kurt Cobain's death and Live Forever
Liam Gallagher's ambition to be the biggest band in the world
Release of the second single, 'Some Good News'
Oasis's debut performance at Glastonbury 1994
Touring chaos: Crowd surfing and ticket demand
The Barrowlands incident: Liam loses his voice
Newcastle stage attack and the damaged Johnny Marr guitar
Release of 'Live Forever' single and fan reactions
Definitely Maybe album release and critical acclaim
Inspiral Carpets' Clint Boone on the Manchester music scene
Noel Gallagher's early lifestyle and the 'special period'
'Cigarettes and Alcohol' single and international fan perspectives
Preview of next episode and closing credits
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