I would have wobbled more from U2.
A bigger catalogue & when the pressure was on after Live Aid, they delivered.
Also a better live band, more tight knit, experimental & bigger in the vital American market.
'What's the Story' was a bit of a slow burner. 'Roll with it' lost to Blur. But then the next two singles were big hits & suddenly Oasis were heading Cool Britannia while simultaneously comparing themselves to The Beatles. But with only 2 albums Noel would have to produce another 10 great songs quickly.