Oasis Overrated?
Usually Noel or Liam Gallagher is the bloke making headlines insulting some other band or artist. But, Kele Okereke of Bloc Party has apparently turned the tables on Oasis. Okereke is quoted as saying: “I think Oasis are the most over-rated and pernicious band of all time. They had a totally negative and dangerous impact upon the state of British music.”
Not content to leave the commentary there, Okereke also reportedly mocked the Oasis brothers’ oft attempts to link themselves to the Beatles’ legacy. He’s further quoted as sniping: “They claim to be inspired by the Beatles but, and this so saddens me, they have failed to grasp that the Beatles were about constant change and evolution. Oasis are repetitive Luddites.”
“…repetitive Luddites” - now that’s not an insult you here everyday. Surely, one of the Gallaghers will respond. I’m betting they won’t be able to help themselves.
