At 7:35 p.m., Mercury Records president David Massey picks up a microphone and explains how most people in the 1990s incorrectly assumed Oasis would “just flame out in a drug haze.” This is an odd compliment, particularly since that’s precisely what many casual fans concede must have happened. After his speech, we get to hear six tracks off High Flying Birds. No one even pretends to listen. The partygoers talk the whole time and stand in line for free vodka. I’m told that Noel is allegedly coming to this party later, but I don’t stay long enough to find out. As I ride the elevator down from
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