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Track Listings
| 1. Writing To Reach You |
| 2. The Fear |
| 3. As You Are |
| 4. Driftwood |
| 5. The Last Laugh Of The Laughter |
| 6. Turn |
| 7. Why Does It Always Rain On Me? |
| 8. Luv |
| 9. She's So Strange |
| 10. Slide Show |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The ultimate slow-burner, Travis's second album infused its way into the psyche of post-Radiohead Britain with an endearingly humble grace. It's not quite certain how Travis went from being the happy-clappy Britpop also-rans of their debut Good Feeling to becoming the gifted pop craftsmen that moulded the gentle emotional trough of the chart-topping The Man Who, but it would seem that the tired, lonely lovelorn niche is one that suits Travis rather well. So, "Writing To Reach You", "Driftwood" and "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" are the meekest songs to ever eat daytime radio alive. Elsewhere, "As You Are" sounds like Thom Yorke swaddled in blankets, and the closing "Slide Show" punctures rock mythology with an impossibly beautiful lyric: "There is no design for life/ There's no devil's haircut in my mind/ There is not a wonderwall to climb, or step around". --Louis Pattison
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TRAVIS The Man Who (Authentic 1999 UK 10-track CD for the 2nd album from the Scottish folk rock band from Glasgow including the singles Why Does It Always Rain On Me? & Writing To Reach You plus hidden track Blue Flashing Light complete with lyric booklet picture sleeve.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having never heard of Travis, I bought the album on the back of the single 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me?', but I was still unsure. Having listened to it once I was captivated, after the second time, I was spellbound. Being a massive hard rock fan, it may surprise you that Travis' mellow tunes are possibly the best thing that I have heard for quite some time: its THAT good. Every song on the album is a potential release, and it appears that Fran and the rest of the group have put some thought into the album unlike some groups I have listened to. Don't cast the chance to buy it aside on the grounds that you only like 'Rap' or 'Heavy Metal'. Thanks to the sublime 'Driftwood', the passionate 'Last Laugh' and the thought-provoking 'Turn', this is an album of all tastes. Buy it, go on......
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The release of '12 Memories' triggered off a great realisation in my head. 'Oh yeah! Travis! Whatever happened to those guys?' I'll tell you what happened, a band by the name of Coldplay adopted the way that Travis balanced their varying audiences, and used no lack of charm to recieve world-wide aclaim. Yes Chris Martin and Co. are lovely chaps who have two great albums behind them. But Travis ae better. Make no mistake. 'The Man Who' is seemingly the best evidence of this, ten songs written and sung beautifully by frontman Fran Healy. At the time of release it was what the pop industry was crying out for, bridging the gap between pop surbanity like the Stereophonics and the inaccesibilty of Radiohead. A wonderful effort and a great array of melancholy yet inspiring tunes (Starsailor take note). But has anyone else completely had it up to here with 'Why Does it Always Rain on Me'?
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It seems that these songs were written especially for me. I can relate to them extremely well. They combine fantastic, truthful, deep lyrics with catchy tunes that I caught myself humming when I wasn't even thinking about it. It isn't often that I buy CDs which have nothing but brilliant songs on it, and this is one of them. I can't decide which is my favourite, but it is either Writing To Reach You or Turn. There is also a 'secret song' at the end of the album, which is worth buying the entire CD for.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Looking back
I originally had this album on tape, and as a result it hadn't been played for quite a while. I fancied listening to it again and managed to pick up a bargain on the Amazon... Read more
Published on 2 May 2010 by Curlynob
The Man Who Review - Brilliant album
One of the best albums of the 90's it compete's with Oasis, Stereophonics, Blur, The Verve. There are no fill in songs all brilliant, with Driftwood, Turn and Why does it always... Read more
Published on 3 April 2010 by Ben Nicholson
travis at their best.
One not to miss out on. British music at its best. Only travis can do this
Published on 5 April 2009 by H. Hayward
A perfect album
Music from the heart - somehting we hear little of these days. I guess thats why I love this album so much - each song is very meaningful, with excellent lyrics, and a good variety... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2006 by Tom Cat
The Man Who
Although it could probably be fairly argued as of now that Travis's time in the limelight is all but over you can't argue that this recording is anything but a superb... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2005 by Rich Milligan
A masterpiece.
This is easily the pinnacle of Travis albums. Their first album,Good Feeling, was good, their third album, The Invisible Band, was excellent, and their fourth album, 12 Memories,... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2005 by Mail-order Christ
Writing to reach you
There are few albums that I have ever regretted selling, one is Portishead's "Dummy" and the other is Travis' "The Man Who". Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2004 by Erica Anderson
The best album i have ever heard
I am a big fan Travis and this album is the reason why. This is an inspiring album. Fran and the rest of this superb line up have written a god album in the indie market. Read more
Published on 10 May 2004 by "nickskijnr"
Not very good
Hmm, Travis. They are like a laid back , slow paced Oasis i supposed as there music could be listened to by all ages. A good thing you say? Read more
Published on 5 May 2004 by djrevivalist
Travis' best
All of Travis' albums are pretty melodic and decent, but this one for me is the best. It is abit depressing but hey this is indie/pop. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2003 by "thewolftrancer"
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