By Zahna Eklund
Oasis made a triumphant return after 16 years apart, kicking off their Live ’25 tour at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday (July 4), but fans were united in their dismay over one particular anthem that didn’t make the setlist. Liam and Noel Gallagher delivered a nostalgic set of 23 Oasis classics to an eager crowd, marking their first joint performance since their explosive split in 2009, with huge hits like Cigarettes and Alcohol, Supersonic, Live Forever, and Wonderwall all featuring on the setlist. But with such an extensive catalogue of hits, it was inevitable some fan favourites wouldn’t feature, leaving many “devastated” at the omission of their most-loved tunes. Maxi Gonzalez, an avid Oasis follower, shared the night’s setlist on X , quickly becoming swamped with responses from fellow enthusiasts discussing the song selection. Disappointment was rife among the comments, with fans lamenting the absence of tracks such as Columbia, The Importance of Being Idle, and Don’t Go Away from the evening’s repertoire. However, the exclusion of Lyla, their hit single from 2005, seemed to resonate most with the audience, with numerous commenters arguing it should have been included in the 23-song lineup. One supporter remarked: “Lyla would have been the biggest sing-along in history.” Another suggested: “Take out Bring It On Down for Lyla and it’s perfect.” The group also opted to leave out the 2002 hit Stop Crying Your Heart Out, which has since become one of Oasis’ most celebrated tracks globally. Other fan favourites, including Songbird and She’s Electric, were notably absent from the performance. In fact, Oasis performed just one track from their 2002 record, Heathen Chemistry, Little By Little. All remaining numbers were drawn from their initial three albums, Definitely Maybe, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, and Be Here Now, or were B-sides released during the same period spanning 1994 to 1997. Numerous supporters acknowledged that the group simply possesses “too many good songs” to satisfy every listener. Others suggested that they might switch up certain tracks for upcoming tour performances, meaning the setlist could vary. Encore