what's the story Noel?

oh sibling rivalry. I can remember a long time ago my sister and I getting into an argument over the TV. It was probably an argument over saturday morning cartoons (Thundercats vs. My Little Pont most likely). Of course, the only way I knew how to win the argument was not through constructive debate or acqueicing (10$ word. Booyah!) to those crazy horses. No, it was to toss the remote at my sister's head. WINNER!!!! well, the subsequent spanking probably wasn't worth it (yes kids, back in the day, parents WERE allowed to punish their children and not by taking away your playstation time). Needless to say, though my sister still brings it up on occassion, it's not like our relationship was scarred for life.

Which brings me to Oasis. When they first came on the scene, they were known for their catchy rock songs, but also for their hooliganism. Liam and Noel were either fighting pub patrons or fighting each other. They JUST couldn't get along. Whether or not this was an "act" to bring about a sense that brit poppers are just as dangerous as grunge rockers or whether or not this internal conflict within the band was bad for mama Gallagher but great for the music created is left to aging brit pop lovers (who me?) or conspiracy theorists.

So with last night's announcement on Oasis.net from Noel that he has decided to quit the band because he just can't work a day longer with Liam, how do you take that? Do you say, "oh it's just brothers being brothers" or do you say "wow, is this the end of Oasis for good?". I'll be honest with you, I've never really been a HUGE fan of Oasis. Their "act" tired me out. I never knew which brother was more angrier than the other and just couldn't let the music speak louder than their words. Don't get me wrong, they had some great songs too. I still get some chills hearing "rock and roll star" and have a place in my heart for "Wonderwall", but am I tearing up with the "breakup" of Oasis? No.

Thanks for the tunes Oasis (if you truly are broken up). Maybe one day we can get together over a pint and some Thundercats/ My Little Pony episodes. After all, if my sister and I can get along, i'm sure you guys can too.