Studio Album · No. 4
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Songwriting Credits by Oasis
Produced by Mark "Spike" Stent, Noel Gallagher · Engineered by Paul Stacey, Jan Kybert, Howie Weinberg
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Oasis carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants is where the Noel-only writing finally breaks: he wrote nine of the ten tracks, but 'Little James' is the first song credited solely to Liam Gallagher, the band's first non-Noel composition. Noel also takes more lead vocals here, so both the composer and performer columns shift slightly away from the rigid early-era pattern.
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants is the fourth studio album by Oasis, released in February 2000 and a deliberate reinvention after the excess of Be Here Now. Recorded as founding members Bonehead and Guigsy departed, it leans into psychedelia, electronics, and looser arrangements, with Noel Gallagher handling most instruments alongside drummer Alan White. Noel wrote every song except 'Little James,' which marks the first songwriting credit for his brother Liam, a small but meaningful crack in Noel's long monopoly on the band's writing. Noel also sings lead more often than before. The album debuted at number one in the UK and was certified double platinum, beginning the band's second, more democratic phase.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fuckin' in the Bushes
|
Not documented | Noel Gallagher | Mark "Spike" StentNoel Gallagher | - |
| 2 |
Go Let It Out
|
Noel Gallagher | Noel Gallagher | Mark "Spike" StentNoel Gallagher | Liam Gallagher (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Who Feels Love?
|
Noel Gallagher | Noel Gallagher | Mark "Spike" StentNoel Gallagher | Liam Gallagher (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is
|
Noel Gallagher | Noel Gallagher | Mark "Spike" StentNoel Gallagher | Liam Gallagher (Lead Vocals)Noel Gallagher (Co-Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Little James
|
Liam Gallagher | Liam Gallagher | Mark "Spike" StentNoel Gallagher | Liam Gallagher (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Gas Panic!
|
Noel Gallagher | Noel Gallagher | Mark "Spike" StentNoel Gallagher | Liam Gallagher (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Where Did It All Go Wrong?
|
Noel Gallagher | Noel Gallagher | Mark "Spike" StentNoel Gallagher | Noel Gallagher (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Sunday Morning Call
|
Noel Gallagher | Noel Gallagher | Mark "Spike" StentNoel Gallagher | Noel Gallagher (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
I Can See a Liar
|
Noel Gallagher | Noel Gallagher | Mark "Spike" StentNoel Gallagher | Liam Gallagher (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Roll It Over
|
Noel Gallagher | Noel Gallagher | Mark "Spike" StentNoel Gallagher | Liam Gallagher (Lead Vocals) |