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On 13th November 2006 in the UK Oasis release a brand new collectors EP of classic songs. The EP is led by "Acquiesce," for many the finest Oasis song never to be a single, and book-ended by "The Masterplan," the masterful b side to "Wonderwall" released a decade ago. Also included on the EP are never before heard recordings of "Cigarettes and Alcohol" and "Some Might Say," that were unearthed during the mastering of the forthcoming Best Of album. The EP is available only as a one-off collectors edition CD and Double gatefold 7” including an exclusive sheet of stickers:

Tracklisting:
Acquiesce
Cigarettes and Alcohol (demo version)
Some Might Say (live in 1995, venue unknown)
The Masterplan

Stickers! Ummmmm.....

I'll be the first person to admit I can lay on the hyperbole with the best of them. That said, this is the. single. greatest. version. I've ever heard of "Slide Away," a song I repeatedly said as far back as 1996 that The Chief would never better. I'm not sure he ever has. I get goose bumps every time I listen to this version. Yes I am a dork. Thanks for asking. Seriously, do yourself a favor and give this thing a listen or twelve.

Gambling update from Vegas: Drunk by 6 p.m. local time. In bed by 10. However, I walked away $1 ahead from about 90 minutes at the roulette table last night (I don't do card games). I'll take it. Oh, and I'm up at 4 a.m. again.

Wow.

Check out this setlist that Noel played for an acoustic charity gig:

'(It's Good) To Be Free'
'Talk Tonight'
'Fade Away'
'Cast No Shadow'
'The Importance Of Being Idle'
'Come On/Let's Go' (with Paul Weller)
'Thick As Thieves' (with Paul Weller)
'Wonderwall'
'Half The World Away'
'Slide Away'
'Strawberry Fields Forever'
'Don't Look Back In Anger'
'Married With Children'
'Listen Up'

In addition to playing six of my favorite ten or so Oasis songs, The Chief just dropped five Oasis b-sides plus two Paul Weller songs. In. The. Same. Set. Holy fucking hell. I need the MP3's of this NOW. I have treats for anyone that can hook me up. Lots and lots of treats.

Noel Gallagher on Aol's The Interface. What. A. Great. Interview.

He also does killer acoustic versions of "Slide Away," "It's Good To Be Free," and "Whatever." Go check it out right now!

Here's the photogallery.

Noel and Gem will be performing a special invitation only acoustic show to celebrate the release of Oasis Stop the Clocks best of album in Los Angeles on Thursday November 9th. The performance will be preceded by an advance screening of the Oasis road movie Lord Dont Slow Me Down.

We have 50 pairs of tickets for this unique invitation only night to give away to lucky oasisinet friends. For your chance to receive a pair of tickets please email your name and address including ZIP code to competitions@oasisinet.com before midnight Sunday October 29 PCT putting "Oasis Oasisinet LA" as subject of the email. Lucky recipients will be notified by email within 48 hours.

Important: recipients MUST collect their tickets in person by presenting valid ID at the El Rey Theater box office, 5515 Wilshire Blvd, LA, CA. Box office hours are between 10.00am and 6.00pm Monday October 30th thru to Saturday November 4th . Failure to pick up tickets by 6.00pm Saturday the 4th November will result in loss of entitlement.

Doors open 7.00 pm, due to special nature of the event strictly no admission after 7.45 pm