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  Studio Album · No. 6

Don't Believe the Truth Songwriting Credits by Oasis

2005 Big Brother 11 tracks 43 min

Produced by Dave Sardy, Noel Gallagher

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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Oasis carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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Oasis's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

11
Tracks
4
Lyricists
2
Producers
1
No.1 Single
900,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2005
Released
Data Insight

Don't Believe the Truth is the most evenly shared album in Oasis's catalog: Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, and Andy Bell all contribute songs, so the composer column spreads across four band members rather than resting on Noel alone. Noel sings several leads and the brothers duet on 'Let There Be Love,' making both the writing and the vocals more collaborative than at any earlier point.

Don't Believe the Truth is the sixth studio album by Oasis, released in May 2005 and widely regarded as a late-career return to form. It is the band's most democratic album, with songwriting spread across Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, and Andy Bell, and the first to feature drummer Zak Starkey. Lean and confident at under 43 minutes, it draws on 1960s rock influences and produced the number-one single 'Lyla' and the chart-topping 'The Importance of Being Idle.' Noel sings lead on several tracks while Liam takes the rest, and the brothers duet on 'Let There Be Love.' Certified three-times platinum in the UK, it re-established Oasis as a major creative force after a difficult patch.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Turn Up the Sun
Andy Bell Andy Bell Dave SardyNoel Gallagher Liam Gallagher (Lead Vocals)
2
Mucky Fingers
Noel Gallagher Noel Gallagher Dave SardyNoel Gallagher Noel Gallagher (Lead Vocals)
3
Lyla #1
Noel Gallagher Noel Gallagher Dave SardyNoel Gallagher Liam Gallagher (Lead Vocals)
4
Love Like a Bomb
Liam GallagherGem Archer Liam GallagherGem Archer Dave SardyNoel Gallagher Liam Gallagher (Lead Vocals)
5
The Importance of Being Idle
Noel Gallagher Noel Gallagher Dave SardyNoel Gallagher Noel Gallagher (Lead Vocals)
6
The Meaning of Soul
Liam Gallagher Liam Gallagher Dave SardyNoel Gallagher Liam Gallagher (Lead Vocals)
7
Guess God Thinks I'm Abel
Liam Gallagher Liam Gallagher Dave SardyNoel Gallagher Liam Gallagher (Lead Vocals)
8
Part of the Queue
Noel Gallagher Noel Gallagher Dave SardyNoel Gallagher Noel Gallagher (Lead Vocals)
9
Keep the Dream Alive
Andy Bell Andy Bell Dave SardyNoel Gallagher Liam Gallagher (Lead Vocals)
10
A Bell Will Ring
Gem Archer Gem Archer Dave SardyNoel Gallagher Liam Gallagher (Lead Vocals)
11
Let There Be Love
Noel Gallagher Noel Gallagher Dave SardyNoel Gallagher Liam Gallagher (Co-Lead Vocals)Noel Gallagher (Co-Lead Vocals)

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Frequently Asked Questions Don't Believe the Truth

Who wrote Don't Believe the Truth?
The songwriting was shared across the band: Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, and Andy Bell all contributed songs, the most democratic split in the band's catalog.
Is Don't Believe the Truth a comeback album?
Yes. It is widely seen as a late-career return to form after a rocky period, praised for its lean, confident 1960s-influenced rock.
Who plays drums on Don't Believe the Truth?
Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr, drums on the album, his first with Oasis.
Who produced Don't Believe the Truth?
It was produced by Dave Sardy and Noel Gallagher.
Which singles came from the album?
'Lyla' and 'The Importance of Being Idle' both reached number one in the UK, and 'Let There Be Love' was also a hit.
Do the Gallagher brothers sing together on the album?
Yes. Liam and Noel share co-lead vocals on 'Let There Be Love.'

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