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Post by glider on Apr 29, 2016 11:09:23 GMT -5
Fran's voice really hasn't aged since The Man Who huh?
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Post by batfink30 on Apr 29, 2016 11:27:21 GMT -5
Fran's voice really hasn't aged since The Man Who huh? Guess that's what not being a "wild man of rock" does. |
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Post by glider on Apr 29, 2016 11:45:47 GMT -5
Great album. Animals, What Will Come, Radio Song, 3 Miles High, All of the Places and Strangers On a Train are terrific tunes.
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Post by matt on Apr 29, 2016 20:04:32 GMT -5
Looking forward to this.
They're a band like a trustworthy friend - they never let you down, you'll never abandon them, and they always make you feel better about yourself.
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Post by mkoasis on Apr 29, 2016 20:51:09 GMT -5
I wish I coudl tell you that I picked up the album on the way home and am listening to it now...
But I went to the shop and was told that now the album's coming on the 13th of May. What is it with these disparate release dates in the age of the internet??
(yes I know I could just download it, but with a band I really like I want to listen to it properly when I buy it)
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Post by mimmihopps on Apr 30, 2016 11:56:56 GMT -5
Got the new album today and I'm listening to it as I type. Fran's voice hasn't aged and just like matt said, they're like a trustworthy friend. Loving "Animals". Can't wait to see them next month! |
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Post by batfink30 on Apr 30, 2016 13:31:02 GMT -5
Frans got such a natural talent for melody, it's very Noel like. Simple and effective, he makes it sound easy to knock out a tune.
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Post by mystoryisgory on Apr 30, 2016 17:48:22 GMT -5
Will write a longer review later, but this album already kicks the shit out of Coldplay's latest.  |
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on May 3, 2016 19:46:05 GMT -5
Will probably buy this for my old man, for Father's Day.
Had a listen to some of the samples, and it all sounds pretty good - especially Idlewild, which I've bought now. Love that more understated (even for Travis!) sound they go for sometimes. New Shoes, off the last one, is another example - that song blew me away the first time I heard it, and I still love it madly.
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Post by mystoryisgory on May 6, 2016 18:07:27 GMT -5
Longer review:
The most colourful Travis album to date! Yes, the songs are in the same style that they've been writing in ever since The Man Who, but more layered and sparkly production, making it a lot more fun and compelling than their last three albums. While not a departure in the same way that 12 Memories and Ode to J Smith were, it's great to see that Fran and co. are still playing around with newer sounds (particularly on Paralysed and the jittery title track). All of the songs come out as more upbeat with the same post-Britpop warmth, honesty, and melancholy still present (something that Chris Martin should be trying to do rather than joining the fucking mainstream). There's not a single track that stands out as weak, which is a relief after about a third of Where You Stand came out as sounding like dad rock. It's great that this album doesn't try to recapture the heights, or even the sadness of The Man Who, and it doesn't have to: this set of tunes has its own identity without looking backward at former glory.
Album highlights: Radio Song, Everything at Once, All of the Places, Strangers on a Train (Up&Up done right)
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Post by matt on May 8, 2016 17:59:19 GMT -5
Just listened to it today after receiving it in the post yesterday - just brilliant! This is better than Where You Stand and their best since their peak years from 1998-2001.
It's definitely the most eclectic Travis album - that helps that the songwriting is shared. Fran doesn't hold sole songwriting duties these days, but you really couldn't tell as the other band members songs rival Frans! Let's just say - this ain't post-2000 Oasis with average songwriters infiltrating the band, Andy Dunlop and Dougie Payne both have exceptional songwriting talents and its great to see more talent being eked out of a band whose lineup is still in the original form. Dougie wrote Everything At Once, and like his sterling effort Something Anything from Ode To J.Smith, he can actually write a true rock song with a far more euphoric chorus than any dad rock tune Noel tries to write these days (e.g. Lock All The Doors).
No bad track on this one, Magnificent Time is the worst which is at worst naff, and at best a novelty song.
They absolutely blow the shit out of Coldplay these days. Its an offence to be even compared to them at this stage.
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Post by Lennon2217 on May 8, 2016 18:43:55 GMT -5
Just listened to it today after receiving it in the post yesterday - just brilliant! This is better than Where You Stand and their best since their peak years from 1998-2001. It's definitely the most eclectic Travis album - that helps that the songwriting is shared. Fran doesn't hold sole songwriting duties these days, but you really couldn't tell as the other band members songs rival Frans! Let's just say - this ain't post-2000 Oasis with average songwriters infiltrating the band, Andy Dunlop and Dougie Payne both have exceptional songwriting talents and its great to see more talent being eked out of a band whose lineup is still in the original form. Dougie wrote Everything At Once, and like his sterling effort Something Anything from Ode To J.Smith, he can actually write a true rock song with a far more euphoric chorus than any dad rock tune Noel tries to write these days (e.g. Lock All The Doors). No bad track on this one, Magnificent Time is the worst which is at worst naff, and at best a novelty song. They absolutely blow the shit out of Coldplay these days. Its an offence to be even compared to them at this stage.  |
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Post by andybellwillring on May 10, 2016 17:21:20 GMT -5
ABWR ranks the tracks on EAO:
1. 3 Miles High
2. Strangers On A Train
3. Everything At Once
4. Animals
5. What Will Come
6. Idlewild
7. All Of The Places
8. Magnificent Time
9. Radio Song
10. Paralysed
But really they all have their strengths, and none of them feel like filler. Definitely agree with matt about the songwriting duties.
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Post by matt on May 13, 2016 14:11:48 GMT -5
ABWR ranks the tracks on EAO: 1. 3 Miles High 2. Strangers On A Train 3. Everything At Once 4. Animals 5. What Will Come 6. Idlewild 7. All Of The Places 8. Magnificent Time 9. Radio Song 10. Paralysed But really they all have their strengths, and none of them feel like filler. Definitely agree with matt about the songwriting duties. Interesting, Paralysed is one of my favourites. Still really digging this album - minimal fuss, gets straight to the heart. Melody still reigns supreme. |
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Post by eva on May 15, 2016 7:36:34 GMT -5
finally got to listen to this album and I absolutely love it. I enjoyed this one much more than Radiohead's, which I stopped halfway through because I fell asleep.
Animals stands out at first listen. I think the only one I'd skip is the title track
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Post by matt on May 15, 2016 11:16:31 GMT -5
finally got to listen to this album and I absolutely love it. I enjoyed this one much more than Radiohead's, which I stopped halfway through because I fell asleep. Animals stands out at first listen. I think the only one I'd skip is the title track Aside from Magnificent Time, I think every track is at least an 8/10. Top class songwriting. |
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Post by The Escapist on May 15, 2016 12:25:27 GMT -5
Am I the only one who finds it quite bland and forgettable? It's well written and melodic, but also generic and safe. I've never really got into Travis though, so maybe I'm just not their "target market"? Seems to be getting quite a good reception here though, which is nice. I heard Fran giving an interview recently and he seemed really nice and down-to-earth, so I hope it's a success.
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Post by batfink30 on May 15, 2016 12:34:33 GMT -5
It is what it is and does what it says on the tin. It's nothing revolutionary or groundbreaking but Travis don't try and never have tried to be,its just full of catchy, hummable melodies which is incredibly difficult as a songwriter to write. It just shows Fran had a natural talent for melodies which a lot of bands struggle with later in their career (see Coldplay or the latest Stone Roses abomination) . 8/10.
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Post by The Crimson Rambler on May 15, 2016 12:41:20 GMT -5
Am I the only one who finds it quite bland and forgettable? It's well written and melodic, but also generic and safe. I've never really got into Travis though, so maybe I'm just not their "target market"? Seems to be getting quite a good reception here though, which is nice. I heard Fran giving an interview recently and he seemed really nice and down-to-earth, so I hope it's a success. Bland and forgettable is their target market. |
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Post by mystoryisgory on May 15, 2016 13:09:06 GMT -5
Am I the only one who finds it quite bland and forgettable? It's well written and melodic, but also generic and safe. I've never really got into Travis though, so maybe I'm just not their "target market"? Seems to be getting quite a good reception here though, which is nice. I heard Fran giving an interview recently and he seemed really nice and down-to-earth, so I hope it's a success. The thing about Travis (and it's the case with Oasis as well) is that if you don't like their two best albums (The Man Who, The Invisible Band), you're not likely to like anything else they've done because their albums are, for the most part, interchangeable. Travis has slipped into mediocrity on occasion, but the great thing about them is that they've always made honest and upfront records even if they're not that willing to change alter their sound radically. I'm actually a bit surprised that you don't like Travis, given that they were a huge influence on Coldplay, but please tell me that you at least like this one?  |
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Post by eva on May 15, 2016 14:53:35 GMT -5
Am I the only one who finds it quite bland and forgettable? It's well written and melodic, but also generic and safe. I've never really got into Travis though, so maybe I'm just not their "target market"? Seems to be getting quite a good reception here though, which is nice. I heard Fran giving an interview recently and he seemed really nice and down-to-earth, so I hope it's a success. Bland and forgettable is their target market. I know that's an insult but I dig it. I'd rather it be bland than pretentious and overhyped |
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Post by The Escapist on May 15, 2016 15:14:08 GMT -5
Am I the only one who finds it quite bland and forgettable? It's well written and melodic, but also generic and safe. I've never really got into Travis though, so maybe I'm just not their "target market"? Seems to be getting quite a good reception here though, which is nice. I heard Fran giving an interview recently and he seemed really nice and down-to-earth, so I hope it's a success. The thing about Travis (and it's the case with Oasis as well) is that if you don't like their two best albums (The Man Who, The Invisible Band), you're not likely to like anything else they've done because their albums are, for the most part, interchangeable. Travis has slipped into mediocrity on occasion, but the great thing about them is that they've always made honest and upfront records even if they're not that willing to change alter their sound radically. I'm actually a bit surprised that you don't like Travis, given that they were a huge influence on Coldplay, but please tell me that you at least like this one? It's good, but I don't have much desire to hear it again. They're not a bad band by any stretch of the imagination, and they have a clear way with tunes, but I'd call them a sort of "Bubblegum-Indie". Pleasant enough for a while but don't leave much taste. Anyway, going off this thread the album seems to be well-received, and if you're pleasing your fans I guess there's not much more you can ask from a band. |
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Post by matt on May 15, 2016 16:52:00 GMT -5
Am I the only one who finds it quite bland and forgettable? It's well written and melodic, but also generic and safe. I've never really got into Travis though, so maybe I'm just not their "target market"? Seems to be getting quite a good reception here though, which is nice. I heard Fran giving an interview recently and he seemed really nice and down-to-earth, so I hope it's a success. Bland and forgettable is their target market. I bow to your superiority. |
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Post by matt on May 15, 2016 16:59:31 GMT -5
Am I the only one who finds it quite bland and forgettable? It's well written and melodic, but also generic and safe. I've never really got into Travis though, so maybe I'm just not their "target market"? Seems to be getting quite a good reception here though, which is nice. I heard Fran giving an interview recently and he seemed really nice and down-to-earth, so I hope it's a success. The thing about Travis (and it's the case with Oasis as well) is that if you don't like their two best albums (The Man Who, The Invisible Band), you're not likely to like anything else they've done because their albums are, for the most part, interchangeable. Travis has slipped into mediocrity on occasion, but the great thing about them is that they've always made honest and upfront records even if they're not that willing to change alter their sound radically. I'm actually a bit surprised that you don't like Travis, given that they were a huge influence on Coldplay, but please tell me that you at least like this one? That's the one Liam got Fran to play over and over again backstage during the Be Here Now tour - he would get the crew in and make Fran play it to them, demanding he 'play it again'. And Bonehead was reduced to tears by he tune!  |
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Post by The Crimson Rambler on May 15, 2016 17:42:44 GMT -5
Bland and forgettable is their target market. I bow to your superiority. D'you know what? I take that comment back. I hoped it would be read tongue-in-cheek but clearly I made no effort to suggest so and reading back on it the attack doesn't even hit the target I wanted it to. It was a fuzzy mix of my own negative opinion of the band and me lazily constructing a cynical joke out of an already established post. So yeah. No offence intended. |
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