Oasis and Bon Jovi are probably my favourite two bands of all time, and both have their different strengths.

Bon Jovi in my opinion (and I have only come back to this forum today after hearing some of the new stuff) are just coasting at the moment. I think they are writing weaker songs, although one or two from the most recent albums makes you think, yes this is a good Bon Jovi song, but overall I think it is pretty average material. Hopefully when I hear the new album a couple of times I might change my mind.

Bon Jovi from 86 - 95 in my opinion made world class... absolutely superb albums. Crush and Bounce I thought were good, the following ones were distinctively average, some rating on poor.

Oasis on the other hand seem to be producing solid albums one after another, maybe with the exception of standing on the shoulder of giants which I thought was quite poor.

I think anyone who actually listens to Oasis will realise that it is Noel Gallagher who is the heart beat of the band, Liam was just someone who delivered the songs, and over the years has become weaker.

It's hard really to compare as Bon Jovi and Oasis are two very different bands. Vocally Jon is still light years ahead of Liam, Bon Jovi are probably still more famous and successful on a global scale and Bon Jovi are better musicians. However, as for a live show, I wouldn't say there was much between them. Oasis are still able to give that rawness and edgyness live, a lot of Bon Jovi live seems too premediated, predictable and structured, however they still deliver an awesome live show.

Songwriting, this is probably the hardest to compare, Jon has written some amazing songs, Something to Believe In, Dry County, and songs like Prayer which have been played in most clubs around the world every Saturday night for over 20 years, that is some pedigree. However, I remember hearing a lot of Bon Jovi B sides, and yes some have been awesome, but most have be pretty average. For anyone who has heard Oasis B Sides (a lot of them are on the Masterplan album) will know most Oasis B Sides are as strong or stronger than a lot of stuff actually released on their albums. It saddens me when people judge Oasis by the chavvy persona and Liam Gallagher alone, and maybe people wont actually realise what a good singer/songwriter Noel is until he releases a solo album. For people who don't realise what the fuss is about, trying going on YouTube and looking up Noel and Gems recent acoustic sets. You will hear songs and a sound you probably wouldnt associate with Oasis, and might be pleasantly suprised.