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Over the last six years or so, Travis have produced some fine pop songs, bringing great tunes back to the UK Top 40. And though not an innovative band nor a radical rock outfit, they have become the kings of the soft-rock-tinged pop song.
Middle of the road they may well be but, as these 17 ditties illustrate, they can sure get that toe tapping. With their sing-a-long melodies and their catchy hooks, it is little wonder that they have proved to be a refreshing alternative for the 25+ers to the bubble-gum pop of the kind that Robbie Williams makes. All the hits are here, from "Driftwood" (one of their first Top 40 successes) to the new offering (and new single) "Walking in the Sun". With this new recording, Travis have stuck to the same radio-friendly, laid-back, acoustic rock that has been extremely good to them over the years; and why not? The track is likely to become a summer festival favourite for the group, constantly being requested by crowds at Glastonbury or Reading. Such gems as "Flowers in the Window" and "Writing to Reach You" are also present, as a reminder of why the band have been so commercially successful. Long may Travis reign as kings of the soft-rock pop song. --Jamie Clark
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TRAVIS Singles (2004 UK 18-track CD album featuring all their greatest hits including Why Does It Always Rain On Me? Driftwood Sing & The Beautiful Occupation plus Walking In The Sun & previously unreleased track The Distance [written and sung by Dougie])
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By J. A. COSBY
Format:Audio CD
I enjoyed the Amazon review and thought that reviewer covered it pretty well. I have to say, however, that these guys are way more even than really, really good, soft rock. Every one of the songs on this collection is excellent, or better. This is also a reminder why Travis is a must see live, as they are all-heart, and with each of these 20 or so songs to fall back on every night, there is no filler, whatsoever.
Furthermore, "Writing to Reach You," "Driftwood," "Turn," Why Does it Always Rain on Me," "Sing," and "Side" are CLASSICS--*transcendent* even (not to mention "Tied to the 90's," "More Than Us," "Pipe Dreams," "Indefinitely," "Flashing Blue Lights," and, now, "Walking in the Sun.") Their lyrics are "off the hook," as the kids say.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Daniel Blake
Format:Audio CD
I received this gift for christmas even though i wasn't really into Travis. I put it and listened to it the whole way through and i have to say, it is a beautiful album to listen to. The music is not threatening in anyway. It's a type of album where you just want to chillout on your sofa, put this album on while reading a book. I recommend this album.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I've just bought and listened to this album, and I have to say its one of the best albums I have heard in recent times.
The lyrics and music are simply wonderful to listen, and it's probably one of the few albums where I've enjoyed most if not all the songs - great stuff!!
I'd recommend it to anyone.
The lyrics and music are simply wonderful to listen, and it's probably one of the few albums where I've enjoyed most if not all the songs - great stuff!!
I'd recommend it to anyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A definitive hits collection (at the time)
Travis are one of my favourite alternative rock bands from the aftermath of Britpop. 'Singles' is a collection of every single they released from 1997-2004, therefore making it a... Read more
Published 1 day ago by ReviewBlog51
4.0 out of 5 stars
So glad to add this album to my collection
This album is something that i had been meaning to get years ago and didnt get round to it. Now I have it - love it.
Published 12 days ago by Sandi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album
I've always like Travis' music but oddly I've never owned any of their material before, so this Singles (effectively a "Best of") album seemed ideal. Read more
Published 2 months ago by PC**Reviewer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Travis Singles
All the singles I meant to purchase and more.
One of those albums you buy and when you play for the first time find yourself saying 'I didn't know they done this one. Read more
One of those albums you buy and when you play for the first time find yourself saying 'I didn't know they done this one. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2011 by xonny
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great collection of Travis
Not a single bad track here!
Sing 5*
Driftwood 5*
Writing To Reach You 5*
Why Does It Always Rain On Me? Read more
Sing 5*
Driftwood 5*
Writing To Reach You 5*
Why Does It Always Rain On Me? Read more
Published on 29 July 2010 by Matthew French
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
i bought this for my dad for christmas (not in a bad way!) and he's loving it. I bought it for him because i cant drive and if i have to be stuck in HIS car listening to HIS cds... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2008 by C. S. Richardson
4.0 out of 5 stars
BRILL BAND
Travis are one of my favourite bands simply because of their simplicity. There isnt really nothing that original or spectacular about the music or lyrics of Travis' songs, but they... Read more
Published on 15 April 2006 by Mr. S. M. Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
One of my friends bought this for me, although i hadn't really heard much of Travis i imstantly loved it. 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me? Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2005 by "corrrnholleo"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Possibly the greatest rock album ever recorded
The eagerly anticipated greatest hits package from Scots rockers Travis was released in October 2004, and although it enjoyed a fair run on the UK album chart and reached a top... Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2005 by J. McKay
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pulled down by the newer stuff
Travis have turned from a decent Indie band into a bland, irrelevant pop band in recent years. If you really want to pick up their best stuff, just buy the first 2 albums and leave... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2005
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