yeah, they are past their best - but i think they're still a heck of a lot better than most bands around at the mo. i guess its kinda hard to make the same music you were when you were in your twenties once 40 has come and gone. their not as vital as they used to be, but there are some cracking good songs around from more recently. i kinda like the new direction they seem to be heading towards though. i think some people just want them to keep putting out songs like wonderwall, but thats not even one of their best in my opinion.
the thing that is slightly annoying though is how much noel seems to want to sing every single song these days

dont get me wrong, hes got a great voice - his acoustic gig at the albert hall is probably the best thing ive ever seen - but hes no liam. need to get a few more like eyeball tickler out there

now that song was a beast
still cannot be beaten live though. doesnt look like theres anyone around to challenge em for that one either.