By Matt Murray

The 14-year career of Oasis has been anything but smooth. Fortunately the band, lead by brothers Liam and Noah Gallagher, has found a way to separate the turbulence of their personal life from their music.

Creative collisions, as well as ego clashes, have infamously interrupted the writing process and tours of Oasis. However it seems that with the release of their newest LP, “Dig Out Your Soul,” the band has come to terms with their dysfunction, and it has allowed them to grow in both musicianship and lyrical content.

“Dig Out Your Soul” does not contain any mega hits such as “Wonderwall” or “Champagne Supernova,” but that doesn’t seem to be the goal Oasis had in mind with this album. For the first time in a decade the band has delivered an LP that proves to be a masterpiece as a whole, rather than individual parts. Each song contributes something to the album, rather than songs that stand on their own.

This sense of diversity in the album does bring its share of sacrifices. None of the songs are necessarily unforgettable. In fact, the album would most likely benefit from trimming about three songs from its track list.

The two or three songs that hinder the album are ones in which Oasis attempt to pump the volume on their amps and up the tempo. That isn’t to say they can’t do so successfully. In fact “The Shock of Lightning” does just that and is one of the best songs on the CD. But it’s when they delve into rock and abandon melody that these songs set the album back.

However, when Oasis sticks to their acoustic sets they truly thrive. The Gallagher brothers have a knack for writing slower ballads, as has been seen on their previous releases and this album is no exception. “Falling Down” sticks to the formula and flourishes as a result.

If you’re a bandwagon fan looking for the next “Wonderwall,” you aren’t going to find it here. If you’re looking for an album that capitalizes on its use of diverse songwriting, and truly delivers a quirky ride from start to finish, then it’s time to “Dig Out Your Soul” with Oasis.

Matt Murray is a journalism sophomore.