An unlikely oasis for the monkeys.

Never ceasing to make his voice known in the world of the media, Noel Gallagher (god of gods) has made headlines once again. This time, he has extended a very gracious and helping hand to newcomers and sudden superstars, the Arctic Monkeys. Speaking up for the recent openers at Oasis'' Toronto Air Canada Centre (March 20th) gig, Noel countered a recent attack on the band made by Smiths legend, Morrissey. Days ago, Morrisey remarked on the Arctic Monkeys' recent success saying:

"For them it's happening too quickly. They haven't proven anything and they haven't had to work too hard. It's all a bit unnatural. Yes, they've sold 700,000 albums but it can't be gratifying. They haven't been driving up and down the M1 in a van for 15 years."

(Harsh words in my opinion. The boys deserve the fame they got. I've followed them from the start and all I can say is that I'm proud.)

In true Gallagher fashion, Noel talked openly about the boys saying things like:

"It happens when it happens, man, and I would say thank God that it does happen," he said. "You'd be a bit of an idiot if you said, 'No, I'm too young for a record deal.'"

Noel also praised Alex Turner's lyrical abilities, and at points, even went so far as to compare the Arctic Monkeys to Oasis.

"But I would embrace success when it happens. Any level of it. Just fucking get on with it. If the music didn't stand up... but you've only got to listen to (their) tunes. They're unique to themselves. And they've got their own thing and I think it's great. It doesn't sound like anybody else and I like the way that they don't wear shirts and ties and blazers... These kids seem to be pretty much like us. They kind of look like we do."

I always like when two bands I respect come together such as these two have. I do however, recall a certain interview on BBC Radio 1 this summer, when, in response to a question on his opinion of upcomming bands (such as the Arctic Monkeys), Noel said that a band with a name like "Arctic Monkeys" would never make it far in the business. Oh Noel, you always end up in the right in the end. This is why I love you.

Full Article on NME.com (all quotes taken from here)
Arctic Monkeys' Official Site
Oasis' Official Site