Standing on the Shoulder of Giants cover art

  Studio Album · No. 4

Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Songwriting Credits by Oasis

2000 Big Brother 10 tracks 48 min

Produced by Mark "Spike" Stent, Noel Gallagher  ·  Engineered by Paul Stacey, Jan Kybert, Howie Weinberg

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100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Oasis carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
10 trackswritten by Oasis 0 tracksoutside writers
Oasis's roles on this album

Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist90%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

10
Tracks
2
Lyricists
2
Producers
600,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2000
Released
Data Insight

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

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(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)

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Frequently Asked Questions Standing on the Shoulder of Giants

Who wrote Standing on the Shoulder of Giants?
Noel Gallagher wrote nine of the ten tracks. 'Little James' was written by Liam Gallagher, his first songwriting credit for the band.
Is Little James significant?
Yes. 'Little James' is the first Oasis song written entirely by Liam Gallagher, breaking Noel's long monopoly on the band's songwriting.
Why did Oasis change their sound on this album?
Made after the departure of founding members Bonehead and Guigsy, the album moves toward psychedelia and electronics, a reaction against the maximalism of Be Here Now.
Who produced Standing on the Shoulder of Giants?
It was produced by Mark 'Spike' Stent and Noel Gallagher.
How did the album perform?
It debuted at number one in the UK and is certified double platinum there.
Does Noel Gallagher sing on this album?
Yes. Noel takes lead vocals on more tracks here than usual, including 'Where Did It All Go Wrong?' and 'Sunday Morning Call.'

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