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| Track Listing 1. Writing To Reach You 2. Fear 3. As You Are 4. Driftwood 5. Last Laugh Of The Laugh 6. Turn 7. Why Does It Always Rain On Me 8. Luv 9. She's So Strange 10. Slide Show 11. Blue Flashing Light 12. Writing To Reach You (LPL/mix) 13. Driftwood (CDL) 14. Writing To Reach You (CDL)
Album Notes Travis: Fran Healy, Dougie, Andy, Neil.Additional personnel includes: Sarah Wilson (cello).Engineers include: Gerard Navarro.THE MAN WHO was an astonishingly successful and critically praised follow-up to Travis's inconspicuous 1997 debut, GOOD FEELING. Amidst the upbeat but uninspired post-Britpop guitar scene, the Glaswegian four-piece refined the tender moments from the group's first album to produce a work of unexpected subtlety and confidence. The stunning first single and opening track "Writing to Reach You" sets the mood. The song evokes the fragility and lyrical ache of Radiohead's "High and Dry" and name-checks Oasis's "Wonderwall." From the claustrophobic "The Fear" to the mocking self-pity of "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" to the somnolent "As You Are" and the mellow resignation of "Driftwood," Fran Healy and company wrest a range of emotions from the simplest of acoustic arrangements. Only the solitary stray into bombast of "Turn" disappoints, but it still serves to demonstrate how far the group has progressed. Editorial Reviews Rolling Stone (01/04/2001) Entertainment Weekly (12/29/2000) Rolling Stone (01/04/2001) | |||||||||||||
Top Reviews  GenuineReview created: 21/09/06 by:  4 of 5 people found this review helpful. Genuine musical talent is rare in the industry these days, don't let it slip away....... ************************* Review ID: 10000000001891158 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews excellent.....5*******. many thanx. rob.Review created: 05/10/08 by: luved it....well done.......................... Review ID: 10000000008926250 Was this review helpful? Report this review Travis The man who2 of 2 people found this review helpful. Strange title for this Album.... but Travis are one of the greatest overlooked bands of any time. This four piece band hail from Glasgow and really are only known for their one song 'Why does it always rain on me', which is a crying shame as this band are first class and seriously don't deserve to be overlooked. This Album 'The man who' has the 'Why does it always rain on me' track plus 9 other excellent tracks. Described as Brit Pop or Indie again is not necessary. They are just a first rate, outstanding four piece band who deserve better recognition. I really don't know why this band isn't an 'household name' at least as big as Oasis. Lets get down to the Album... first track 'Writing to reach you' is probably 'A' typical of Travis. Great lyrics, great sound, and vocally excellent. 'The fear' is second track here and vocally excellent. Next up is 'As you are' vocally and sound wise is a cross between Oasis, Radiohead and Coldplay... but again such a great track. Some might say slightly depressing at the start but listen to the lead guitar playing on this one. Tracks continue with 'Driftwood', The last Laugh of the Laughter', 'Turn', Why does it always rain on me' , 'Luv', 'She's so strange' and finally 'Slide show'. 'Driftwood' is much more up tempo whereas 'Why does it always rain on me' is commercially "catchy", however for me 'Slide show' (even with the car door slamming and ignition key turning) is my personal favourite. If you don't know Travis or have heard 'Why does it always rain on me' and liked it then it is time you listened to more of this band. Another of their albums is called 'The invisible band' (my favourite album of theirs) and the title is so apt for this band. They are almost invisible and certainly haven't had the recognition they deserve. TRAVIS is a great band and your music collection is lacking without them.... that is how much I believe in this band. Buy 'The invisible band', 'The man who' or 'Good feeling' or all of their albums now. Review ID: 10000000007235208 Was this review helpful? Report this review superb ebayer1 of 1 people found this review helpful. excellent value the item was as described ***cheap postage*** spot on would defiantly deal again probably will Review ID: 10000000006713318 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Travis - Forgotten AlbumReview created: 25/01/08 by: Great album from start to finish. Great if you just want to do some small tasks and play something simple and uncomplicated in the background. I highly recommend this album, this is one of those albums you forget about but once you hear it you will play it loads. Review ID: 10000000005202752 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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