Athlete - Tourist (CD 2005)

I had only heard one track of Athlete before 'Wires' And I wanted to hear more, I was not dissapointed when I picked up this cd of ebay for a fraction of the shop price. I had never realy heard of them before. Its now one of my fav bands. Thanks ebay

Everything about this album oozes the brilliance of modern music indie rock with a touch of sublime humanity.

Nice chill out album,,Following on the heels of the well-received 2003 release VEHICLES & ANIMALS comes 2005's TOURIST from London-based quartet Athlete. More ambitious and polished than its predecessor, TOURIST is full of the lush, melodic rock that earned Athlete comparisons to Coldplay. Yet the album is marked by a sonic and compositional sophistication that is difficult to ignore. The mixture of electric and acoustic instruments, keyboards and electronic textures, shifting rhythms, and layered vocals is perfectly articulated, creating an overall experience that is dreamy, intricate, and alluring.As impressive as the sound of TOURIST is the strength of frontman Joel Pott's songwriting. From the ballad-like opener "Chances" (which erupts into an epic, orchestral sweep) to the record's first single, "Wires" (a song written when Pott's daughter was born prematurely), to the lilting melodies of "Street Map," TOURIST is packed with memorable hooks. With the exception of the mid-tempo rock of "Modern Mafia," TOURIST is sedate and atmospheric, yet each track displays such craftsmanship that the album plays almost like a pop symphony.

A +++++ for this album. The entire album is worth a listen, didn't miss a song. Fantastic band that will become a legend!

excellent album. as good, if not better, than their excellent debut vehicles and animals. great band, £2 well spent

Absolultly excellent cd.....not a single song worth skipping past. I only bought it because i loved the song Wires, i hadnt really heard any of their other songs i now love the album and all the songs on it. After this album i then went on to buy Vehicle & Animals which is also a suberb album.

A band who kept their heads and creative talents on fire - but with feet firm to the earth. Tourist is an album you just play over and over without ever skipping a track - and each song, each riff, each word is implanted with you for eternity.

I can heartily recomend Athlete to anyone. Having not really heard of them up until the release of Tourist. A friend introduced me to both Vehicles & Animals and Tourist. I gave it a listen and initially thought the album was just OK/good.

Having given this truly magical album a few more chances I was not disappointed, they have really found an incredibly enjoyable, unique style and sound. They sensitively use synth sounds to produce a passionate and atmospheric collection of tracks. It is rare that I have a album where I can't spot an "album-filling" weak track. If you are a music lover and haven't listened to it yet, a mere £3 on Ebay looks like the current going price, give it a chance and it'll will very quickly become one of your favourites.

After being introduced to this band I bought their earlier album, "Vehicles and Animals". A real "grower". I defy anyone to listen to a few tracks and not be singing them over and over again. Great vocals, real instruments with lyrics you can hear. Throw in a little synth' and electronic flourishes and you end up with a superb mix of contemporary indie/pop which sooths and entertains in equal measure.
"Tourist" continues the theme with the group developing deeper more meaningful words and haunting melodies. "Wires" in particular stands out as a track of excellence.

yeah it was great, i got it really cheap and it was just as described, i had the album before but lost the disc and as the one i got from here wasnt in the origional case it was perfect,