{$Oasis} played its first London concert in November 1993 at a modest club, {~the Powerhaus}. In late 1995, the group returned to the capital, performing two nights at {~Earls Court} before 60,000 fans. Intercut with interviews and featuring 17 tracks -- primarily from {^Definitely Maybe} and {^(What's the Story) Morning Glory?} -- {^There and Then} compiles footage from those 1995 shows, as well as performances taped in 1996 at one of {$Oasis}' two huge concerts at {~Maine Road} in Manchester. The latter were particularly significant, marking {$Oasis}' triumphant homecoming after relentless touring (including five visits to America in just over a year). The {~Maine Road} performances of {&"Acquiesce"} and massive sing-alongs like {&"Some Might Say"} give viewers a vivid sense of the historical moment when {$Oasis} was at the height of its powers and had conquered the music world. The {~Earls Court} material is no less compelling, from {$Noel Gallagher}'s solo acoustic rendering of {&"Morning Glory"} to the full-band version of {&"Champagne Supernova."} "If you want a circus, go to the circus. I can't jump about when I'm trying to sing songs," {$Liam Gallagher} once said in response to criticism of {$Oasis}' low-key stage presence. But a curious paradox foregrounded by this video is the band's ability to be electrifying while apparently doing very little. Still, the {~Earls Court} section includes some brilliant showmanship. Despite the {$Gallaghers}' claims to being bigger than {$the Beatles}, they share the stage with that group -- in a manner of speaking at least -- as they're joined by legendary Fab Four imitators {$the Bootleg Beatles} (in Sgt. Pepper regalia) for a rousing rendition of {&"I Am the Walrus."} {^There and Then} captures {$Oasis} in all its swaggering, anthemic glory, living up to the hype and justifying every ounce of the band's storied arrogance. ~ Wilson Neate, All Music Guide