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From the moment they stepped out onto Chicago’s Soldier Field for their first show in the United States in almost 17 years, Oasis made one thing clear: They’re all about fuckin’. They’re fuckin’ loud, they’re fuckin’ cewwwl, they’re fuckin’ in the bushes, and they’re fuckin’ back. Fuckin’ biblical, mate.
But let’s take a quick step back. At this point in the rollout of Oasis’ “Live ’25” comeback world tour, everything is pretty laid out. The setlist hasn’t changed since the first show in Cardiff, and, all things considered, the Gallagher brothers behind-the-scenes drama has remained almost non-existent. If anything is surprising, it’s how remarkably smooth the Oasis machine is running, especially for being out of use for a decade-and-a-half.
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On paper, such a description sounds like a recipe for a pretty mundane concert experience. Everyone knows what to expect (it was quite clear a significant portion of the sold-out audience knew the setlist), and the likelihood of seeing such a theatrically charged moment like the viral 2009 performance is next to zero. So, are the Oasis haters who malign Liam for “just standing there with his hands behind his back” right after all? Is the Oasis hype — ahem — bloody bullocks?
No. God, no.
As proven by the absolute sea of bucket hats and soccer jerseys bouncing arm in arm to tunes like “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” the “Live ’25” shows have enough electricity to power a small English village. It’s everything an Oasis fan could want. (You know, save for the difficulty of securing tickets.)
After setting the mood with Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” and a hype video set to “Fuckin’ in the Bushes,” the two brothers walked out hand-in-hand to a roaring, salivating audience. From there, they immediately settled into their roles. Noel looked focused, a little strained, and didn’t say much outside of his song introductions, and Liam proved that he hasn’t lost an ounce of his rockstar appeal.
Seriously, it’s stupid how much snarky charisma Liam continues to boast in the year of our lord 2025. He’s certainly matured, learning to channel and control his angst in a way that won’t blow up the band for a second time, but he’s managed to retain a level of over-the-top, quick-witted ego that’s hard not to love. He chews up every second the camera is on him, from his iconic stance to blessing himself with his water bottle to having a little too much fun with his maracas and tambourine.
Sonically, the gang sounded as good as they looked. Both Liam and Noel’s voices were on point, soaring to particularly spectacular heights when harmonizing, and the band had their many, many amps cranked the hell up. Oasis entered Soldier Field to a warm audience; people were pumped. So, making it through the first few cuts without issue was almost inevitable. The real trick was sustaining that energy for two hours, and thanks to the strength of the songs and performances, the electricity rarely flickered.
In that way, Oasis’ “Live ’25” is kind of like the “Eras Tour” for blokes who enjoy themselves a pint and maybe a little horsing around. The excitement of the show almost precedes the night itself — everyone feeds off of it, and as long as the artist at the center of attention can keep up their end of the bargain, it’s bound to be a special time for everyone involved.
Of course, the main difference between Taylor Swift’s record-breaking tour and Oasis’ record-breaking tour is that Oasis really only engage with one era of their career — their golden age. Maybe two eras if you want to break it down cleanly by album. Let’s call it an era and a half.
It’s a smart decision to have a majority of the setlist derive from Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, one that helps them pull off the trick of keeping the stadium amped up throughout the gig. Besides a pair of Be Here Now tracks, played back-to-back, and “Little by Little,” every song on the setlist dates back to 1995 or earlier. In short, Oasis are giving the people what they want.
That’s really the theme of “Live ’25” and the whole of Oasis’ return: giving the people what they want. For those who have waited so long for the self-proclaimed best band in the world to return, as well as those who only recently got swept up in the hoopla, Oasis’ current iteration more than delivers.
And now, for a quick rundown of the best quips and Gallagher-esque moments from the night:
Liam calling Soldier Field a “tops stadium” that is “fuckin’ huge, man.”
Liam rallying the crowd to “do the Poznan” before “Cigarettes & Alcohol” by telling a story of someone saying Chicagoans wouldn’t do it because they are “too cool.” It worked, prompting him to finish the song with, “We showed her.”
Noel razzing a fan in the front row for yawning, giving them the “I saw that”-style stare down.
Liam biting and wearing his tambourine.
Liam dapping up Noel when leaving the stage for the latter’s songs and subsequently mugging the camera for a solid 30 seconds.
Liam referring to their big hit as “the mighty Wonderwall” with an underlying sardonic bite.
Liam assuring the crowd that while we think Oasis doesn’t care about America, they actually love us :). What a sweetie.
Editor’s Note: Get last-minute tickets to Oasis’ remaining North American tour dates here.
Photo Gallery — Oasis at Solider Field in Chicago 08/28/25 (click to expand and scroll through):
Oasis Setlist:
Hello
Acquiesce
Morning Glory
Some Might Say
Bringing It On Down
Cigarettes & Alcohol
Fade Away
Supersonic
Roll with It
Bring It On Down
Talk Tonight
Half the World Away
Little By Little
D’you Know What I Mean?
Stand by Me
Cast No Shadow
Slide Away
Whatever
Live Forever
Rock ‘n’ Roll Star
The Masterplan
Don’t Look Back in Anger
Wonderwall
Champagne Supernova
Oasis 2025 Tour Dates:
08/31 – E. Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
09/01 – E. Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
09/06 – Los Angeles, CA @ Rose Bowl
09/07 – Los Angeles, CA @ Rose Bowl
09/12 – Mexico City, MX @ Estadio GNP Seguros
09/13 – Mexico City, MX @ Estadio GNP Seguros
09/27 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
09/28 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
10/31 – Melbourne, AU @ Marvel Stadium
11/01 – Melbourne, AU @ Marvel Stadium
11/04 – Melbourne, AU @ Marvel Stadium
11/07 – Sydney, AU @ Accor Stadium
11/08 – Sydney, AU @ Accor Stadium
11/15 – Buenos Aires, AR @ Estadio River Plate
11/16 – Buenos Aires, AR @ Estadio River Plate
11/19 – Santiago, CL @ Estadio Nacional
11/22 – Sao Paulo, BR @ Estádio Morumbis
11/23 – Sao Paulo, BR @ Estádio Morumbis
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