Heathen Chemistry is the fifth studio album by English rock band Oasis. It was released on 1 July 2002 by Big Brother Recordings. It is the first Oasis studio album recorded with guitarist Gem Archer and bassist Andy Bell, who both joined the band after work on previous album Standing on the Shoulder of Giants had been completed. It is the last album to feature longtime drummer, Alan White, who left in early 2004, with Noel Gallagher citing White's lack of commitment to the band as the reason for leaving.
Heathen Chemistry
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as the Rain, the group initially consisted of Liam Gallagher, Paul Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan and Tony McCarroll (drums), with Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher joining as a fifth member a few months after their formation. Noel became the de facto leader of the group and took over the songwriting duties for the band's first four albums. They are characterised as one of the defining groups of the Britpop genre.
Lead singer Liam Gallagher and songwriter and lead guitarist Noel Gallagher performing in 2005
Noel Gallagher played an Epiphone Sheraton guitar with Union Jack paintwork during the tour promoting (What's the Story) Morning Glory?.
An aerial shot of the 125,000-person audience prior to one of Oasis's performances at Knebworth in 1996
Gem Archer replaced founding member Bonehead after his departure. Unlike Bonehead, Archer would go on to share lead guitar duties with Noel Gallagher
