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Liam Gallagher Says There Won’t Be a New Oasis Album Because He’s Not Up For the Criticism If It ‘Doesn’t Sell 100 Million Copies in the 1st Hour’
Liam Gallagher has ruled out a new Oasis studio album, telling a fan on social media that he's unwilling to face the criticism if it fails to meet impossibly high expectations. It would be the band's first record of new material since 2008's "Dig Out Your Soul", but Liam indicated he would rather focus on live performances than risk the backlash of a less-than-blockbuster release.
In the exchange, Gallagher said he wasn't "prepared for the criticism if it doesn't sell 100 million copies in the 1st hour", adding he'd sooner "do some gigs and be happy". He also mused that any hypothetical new material would still sound like classic Oasis rather than chase modern trends. Separately, after "Wonderwall" became an unofficial anthem during England's run to third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Liam hinted at more shows next year, fuelling long-standing rumours of a 2027 tour; Oasis has not officially confirmed dates. The band's documentary "Don't Look Back in Anger", covering their 2025 reunion tour, is due in cinemas on 11 September before streaming later this year.
In short
- Liam Gallagher rules out a new Oasis album over fear of criticism
- He'd rather do gigs than risk a less-than-perfect release
- Hints at possible 2027 tour dates; new documentary out 11 September
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
The band's successful reunion proved they still have creative credibility and audience connection for new material. Rather than letting fear of criticism dictate their artistic future, they should trust their instincts as they did with the reunion—fans clearly engage deeply with Oasis, and new work could expand their legacy meaningfully. Avoiding the studio based on hypothetical commercial pressures represents a failure of artistic courage when conditions have arguably never been better.
The case against
The reunion succeeded because it delivered what fans most wanted: the classic songs and the live experience. New material carries substantial risk in modern music markets, especially when measured against their legendary '90s catalogue and the extraordinary reunion expectations. The band has achieved a remarkable victory; adding new material would gamble that goodwill on a product that might fail commercially or creatively, when they can preserve their legacy by playing the songs people cherish.
Explained simply
Oasis was one of Britain's biggest rock bands in the 1990s, fronted by singer Liam Gallagher. The group split up in 2009 but reunited in 2025 following sustained fan demand. They have not released any new material since 2008.
Liam Gallagher has recently indicated that Oasis will not record a new album. He said he would prefer to concentrate on touring and performing live, citing concerns about facing criticism if a new record failed to match the extraordinary commercial success the band enjoyed at their peak.
The recent reunion tour attracted global attention, with one of their biggest hits becoming associated with England's World Cup campaign this year. Speculation continues about whether the band will announce further tour dates, though no new shows have been officially confirmed.