No band is flawless. Even the most dedicated fans struggle to defend every decision their favorite artists make, and even legends like The Beatles aren’t immune to criticism. Despite his lifelong admiration for the Fab Four, Noel Gallagher wasn’t shy about calling them out when something didn’t sit right with him.
Although Oasis often drew comparisons to The Beatles, Noel never saw himself as merely following in their footsteps. By the time Cool Britannia had taken over British culture in the 1990s, Oasis was at its peak, dominating the charts with What’s the Story Morning Glory? Even when The Beatles released Anthology with tracks like “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love,” the Manchester band was holding its own as a cultural force.
But while Noel revered The Beatles, that didn’t mean he had to love everything they put out. Case in point: the 2006 remix album Love, which Gallagher absolutely despised.
Why Noel Gallagher Hated Love
Created by Giles Martin, Love reimagined The Beatles’ catalog by blending tracks together, creating mashups and sonic experiments that aimed to capture the psychedelic essence of the band. While many saw it as a fresh take on their legacy—especially since it was tied to Cirque du Soleil’s Beatles-inspired stage show—Noel wasn’t having it.
When asked about the album, Gallagher didn’t hold back:
“It’s fucking ridiculous. I don’t like it, and it annoys the shit out of me. I hate everything about it: the cover, the sleeve notes, the way the tunes are mixed and sound. Why would you do that? God forbid that ever happens with our music, although we would be powerless to stop it.”
For a purist like Noel, The Beatles’ songs were untouchable, and the idea of dissecting and remixing them was sacrilegious.
Did Gallagher Ever Change His Mind?
Despite his initial hatred for Love, Gallagher may have softened his stance over time. Oasis later took inspiration from one of its remixed tracks. When they covered “Within You Without You,” their version borrowed elements from Love—specifically the heavy drum fills from “Tomorrow Never Knows.”
Even on Dig Out Your Soul, Oasis experimented with some of the same techniques The Beatles pioneered, even including a spoken-word snippet from John Lennon recorded before his death.
While Noel may have been outraged at Love when it was released, its influence still crept into his music. Perhaps even the biggest Beatles fan in the world wasn’t immune to a well-crafted remix—whether he liked it or not.
