TryWhistlingThis Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I still don't have Wreckorder. Anyone recommend it? I would have personally preferred some of those ideas just go to a Travis album. Like Keith Richards said, "going solo is going alone". I don't like it when artists sideline their band work with solo work. But that's just me :) I've actually started revisiting some Travis as its been a while since i've given them a session of compulsive listening (perhaps the first time on a regular basis since 2008, their last record released). Funny thing is my mind hasn't changed about the albums: - The Invisible Band is still my least preferred - 12 Memories is still my favourite followed by The Man Who - I actually don't think Nigel Godrich is the best producer for them - Love Will Come Through is my favourite song of theirs Of course, the album ranking is the same as what it was back in 2008: 1. 12 Memories 2. The Man Who 3. Ode To J. Smith 4. Good Feeling 5. The Boy With No Name 6. Invisible Band Keep in mind this is a band i've been a fan of since 1999. I got The Man Who for my 14th Birthday that year which was around the time I had begun my obsession with music. Listening to their records now, it just bleeds the most positive of nostalgia because those albums hold such a special place in my heart. I purchased 12 Memories on my last ever day of school after class broke up and listened to it about 4 times back to back. It was such an appropriate soundtrack for that day. That night we had our valedictory dinner and the album was just echoing in my head that entire evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Ode to J Smith without Nigel Godrich was in my opinion a fresh start and possibly their best album yet. He's been good for Travis but his time is over with them I feel. I'd like to see them work with Steve Lilleywhite personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TryWhistlingThis Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Ode to J Smith without Nigel Godrich was in my opinion a fresh start and possibly their best album yet. Exactly. There was a point where Nigel was great for them, but with each subsequent involvement his work with them has just been less and less inspiring. Lillywhite was great but I thought Mitchell Froom hit the spot with 12 Memories; we had a textured album full of gloomy atmosphere with some of the lighter, melodic moments of Travis. The Boy With No Name was such a let down to follow up with, but Ode... is outstanding. Their best albums seem to be the odd numbered ones, kind of like Star Trek films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Lillywhite only has a tendency to work with bands once but he should consider Travis again. Thought The Boy With No Name was pretty good but it reverted back to Travis of The Invisible Band era. Ode To J Smith seems the natural successor to 12 Memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corner Kid Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I owe a lot to Travis. Their infectious melodies, catchy rhythms, and Fran's voice get into your head, and they are there to stay. They were one of only a few artists who heavily influenced me as a young songwriter who was just starting out. I first heard "Why Does it Always Rain on Me" on the radio back in 2000... I immediately went out and bought the record (no song on American mainstream radio has lead me to do that since), learned how to play everything, and would play their tunes at open-mic-nights. The Man Who is, to this day, one of my all-time favorite records. Hopefully one day I'll get my chance to thank them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I still don't have Wreckorder. Anyone recommend it? Definitely. It's excellent.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Hopefully one day I'll get my chance to thank them. I got to have a chat with Fran in Brussels in February. It was a special moment.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corner Kid Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I got to have a chat with Fran in Brussels in February. It was a special moment.:D wow, what was that like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I owe a lot to Travis. Their infectious melodies, catchy rhythms, and Fran's voice get into your head, and they are there to stay. They were one of only a few artists who heavily influenced me as a young songwriter who was just starting out. I first heard "Why Does it Always Rain on Me" on the radio back in 2000... I immediately went out and bought the record (no song on American mainstream radio has lead me to do that since), learned how to play everything, and would play their tunes at open-mic-nights. The Man Who is, to this day, one of my all-time favorite records. Hopefully one day I'll get my chance to thank them. Like me with Sing in 2001. I'd never heard a band so catchy with their beautiful melodies. Fran Healy is a genius in my opinion and a true gentleman at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Like me with Sing in 2001. I'd never heard a band so catchy with their beautiful melodies. Fran Healy is a genius in my opinion and a true gentleman at the same time. I can definitely vouch for that.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 wow, what was that like? It was a real privilege, and a very relaxed encounter, as there were only a few of us waiting for him to come out. It was the icing on the cake of a fantastic evening, as the concert itself was fantastic.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Sarah* Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 wow, someone bumped this thread and for once it wasn't me :cheesy: i might as well post my first ever youtube vid in here, haha. i'm sorry that you can barely see fran, but the sound is alright ;) [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqXXzvx8ZAI]YouTube - Fran Healy - Slide Show (Live in Berlin)[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Sarah* Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Travis Announce Istanbul Date 16/04/11 Travis are pleased to confirm their appearance at the Rock’n Coke Festival, Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday 17th July. Tickets for this event are onsale now at the link below: Sunday 17th July 2011 Rock’n Coke Festival, Istanbul, Turkey http://www.travisonline.com/news/travis-announce-istanbul-date/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Travis Announce Istanbul Date 16/04/11 Travis are pleased to confirm their appearance at the Rock’n Coke Festival, Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday 17th July. Tickets for this event are onsale now at the link below: Sunday 17th July 2011 Rock’n Coke Festival, Istanbul, Turkey http://www.travisonline.com/news/travis-announce-istanbul-date/ Maybe there'll be others......................... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Sarah* Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 ^Hopefully! :D Europe With Brandon Fran will be supporting Brandon Flowers on the following european dates Tuesday 5th July Capitol, Offenbach, Germany Tickets: http://www.eventim.de Wednesday 6th July 013 Tilburg, Tilburg, Holland Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.nl Thursday 7th July Den Atelier, Luxembourg, Luxembourg Tickets: http://www.atelier.lu --> http://www.franhealy.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r25d01 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Why Brandon Flowers??? Couldn't it be something good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Why Brandon Flowers??? Couldn't it be something good? What about FRANDON Flowers?:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Sarah* Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Why Brandon Flowers??? Couldn't it be something good? I thought about going to Offenbach and have decided against it. I do like Brandon's solo stuff, but all in all it would be too expensive, considering that Fran will probably only be on stage for about 30 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric.Candy Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 omg I am in love with them right now. I'm digging The Man Who and am trying to listen to their other albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I thought about going to Offenbach and have decided against it. I do like Brandon's solo stuff, but all in all it would be too expensive, considering that Fran will probably only be on stage for about 30 minutes. True - it would all be a bit Fran-tic!:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majda Xyloto_95 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 i love them, their music it's so easya and beautiful! p.s. i'm in love with the bassist! :dazzled: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rose Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 For a second there I thought it might be a post saying that they are back with a new album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospector Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Didn't even know this guys were still around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majda Xyloto_95 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 A new album...well, why they didn't make one?It's a lot of time since the last!I don't want a solo album i want travis. T-R-A-V-IS-!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyy Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 yes a new album!!! I'm waiting for new tour dates :wacky: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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