Dec 6, 2008, 4:00 GMT
Noel Gallagher wants Oasis to make solo records.
Solo man Noel Gallagher, performs in Cologne, Germany, 07 November 2008. The band presented its new and seventh album 'Dig Out Your Soul' for the first time in Europe in a former erotic cinema. EPA/JAN KNOFF
The guitarist thinks if the group - him, his brother Liam, Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock - took some time away from each other to concentrate on solo material it will make them stronger as a band.
He said: "At the end of this tour, I'd like everyone to do something separately. I think it would be interesting for our fans.
"But I also think because we've ended up with this album at a place where we were working to for the last five years. It's kind of like, 'What do we do next?' Liam's always the first person to start rushing things. I think if he wants to get back in the saddle that quick, he should do it for himself. He's got tonnes and tonnes of songs."
The rocker also denied he ever saves any material he writes for Oasis to use in his own solo work.
He added: "I don't specifically put songs aside. There are songs that have just fallen by the wayside that are still great but have missed their moment. Like 'Stop The Clocks' for instance. That needs to come out soon."
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