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  • Audio CD (31 Jan 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced
  • Label: Parlophone
  • ASIN: B0006OL5CC
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,925 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  1. Chances 4:50£0.69
Listen  2. Half Light 3:41£0.79
Listen  3. Tourist 3:57£0.79
Listen  4. Trading Air 4:27£0.69
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Listen  6. If I Found Out 5:02£0.69
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Listen11. I Love 3:49£0.69

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After their first album brought Athlete both commercial and critical success (including a Mercury Prize nomination), it was always going to be a tough act to follow. But on Tourist, the London four-piece have ditched the quirky pop of their debut and instead created an album that rivals Coldplay with its sweeping guitars, soaring melodies and emotive lyrics. Sonically, there's much going on here: from strings to electronic beats and squelchy, synthesized bleeps. As a result, Tourist manages to sound both epic and personal at the same time--a change reminiscent of Radiohead's move from the Britpop of Pablo Honey to the inspired songwriting of The Bends. Best of all, singer Joel Pott has managed to ditch the Mockney accent that marred their debut, making Athlete sound like a more serious proposition. And with songs like hit single "Wires", grandiose opener "Chances" and the bouncy, strutting "Modern Mafia", Tourist looks set to elevate Athlete to a whole new level. --Robert Burrow


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Athlete, the South London fourpiece comprised of childhood friends, return from the massive success of Vehicles & Animals with another album of catchy well-written indie-pop tunes on Tourist. This brand-new collection of Britpop-scented good-natured songs includes the brilliant single, "Wires".
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Better with every listen..., 24 Jun 2005
The standard thing to think before purchasing any album is assuming it will all be similar to it's first single, although in many respects it is, Athlete have conjured up a handful of bright and breezy numbers to add to the slower styles portrayed magnificently in 'Wires'.
Chock-a-block with engaging piano riffs to accompany any emotion or feeling - be it downheartedness, love-sickness or optimism - 'Tourist' is sure to remain at the top of your CD pile for a lengthy amount of time.
All of the songs lay claim to expertly controlled use of guitar, piano and the odd sound affect combined with sincere, honest and true-to-life lyrics which can easily be related to, which forms the structures of a wonderfully produced indie-pop creation and potentially the album of the year so far.
The pick of the bunch include the second release 'Half Light' - possessing portions of sunny and cheerful melodies and clever lyrics accurately sung by lead vocalist Joel Pott. Other stand-out tracks include 'If I Found Out', again jovial aided by the inclusion of a gospel choir providing brilliant atmosphere, 'Modern Mafia' a catchy tune based around electric guitars forming the loudest of the lot and 'I Love', a gentle album finale carefully performed to great effect.
All in all this album could push Athlete into the league of other indie sensations such as Coldplay, Radiohead and Travis and I feel they could fair well up there with the best of them...
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't pigeonhole, 5 Feb 2005
By M. D. Smart (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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It seems to me that every guitar-based indie/pop group that happen to release a ballad immediately get dismissed as a "Coldplay wannabe". Don't misunderstand, I'm not knocking Coldplay; those of us who've grown past the 'fashion victim' stage find it intensely ironic that Coldplay, who were Britain's Brightest Hope a few short years ago, are now looked upon as the Antichrist - and all because they committed the cardinal sin of becoming POPULAR (how dare they). Keane have already joined them, Franz Ferdinand are on the verge of a backlash and in time Bloc Party (and anyone else who catapluts to mainstream attention this year) will surely face the same fate. No, I'm not knocking them, or Keane, or any of the others. I just find the critics' (and some Amazon reviewers') lack of imagination depressing.

To me, 'Tourist' shows a touchingly straightforward, down-to-earth honesty that makes it more affecting than many of the albums it's been lumped together with. It's quite a different prospect to 'Vehicles and Animals', more solemn and serious, more earnest. However, I can't imagine anyone who enjoyed Athlete's debut not liking this - even if their immediate reaction is mingled surprise and disappointment at the lack of uptempo songs. The heartfelt single 'Wires' is a good indication of what to expect and also the album's finest track, but there are plenty of other gems here such as 'Chances', 'Tourist' and 'Twenty Four Hours'. Look beyond the meaningless labels so beloved of the critics, and you won't regret it.

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89 of 102 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing second album in a slightly new direction, 14 Jan 2005
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I have had this album for a couple of days now and have not stopped listening to it. Athlete have really pushed their music forward and produced a fantastic second album.

Fans of the debut album 'Vehicles and Animals' will not be disappointed as Athlete's trademark catchy hooks are here in abundance but 'Tourist' is just generally a more serious album with less up-beat tracks. Lyrically it is more mature and the sound is richer.

If you liked the beautiful recent single, 'Wires', I think that you will love this album as it is a good reflection of what this album is all about.

There is not a single bad track on the album but my favourites are tracks 2,3,5 and 7; the future singles 'Half Light' and 'Tourist', 'Wires' and 'Yesterday Threw Everything At Me' respectively. The album ending is it's only weak point for me; 'I love' is a tender, slow track but a bit too repetitive lyrically.

This is already a definite for one of the albums of the year 2005 and will open Athlete up to many more fans. I'd recommend buying this album and, as a great live band, getting down to see them live in relatively small venues while you can.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
While I didn't purchase the first album, I heard 'Wires' on the radio, and instantly discovered I liked the song. Read more
Published 27 days ago by diamondgeezer1

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERB ATHLETE
I have the latest Athlete album and vehicles and animals before i purchased Tourist.

This is a superb addition to the ATHLETE catalogue and if you get a chance go... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. P. M. Green

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic!
Well i think this album is absolutely brilliant. It's easily within my top 3 favourite albums as there isnt a single bad song on the album! Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2007 by Mr. Mark Challis

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful
Drab, one-paced, derivative, mediocre sub-Coldplay tosh. Music to make a half-hearted attempt to commit suicide by.
Published on 16 Sep 2007 by G. Hayes

3.0 out of 5 stars Different direction
Although it's a good 2nd album, I enjoyed it much less than V&A. Having spent a long time listening to both, the first album clicks for me more. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2007 by Counter Culture

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should own Athlete albums
Love this album so much. I cant really choose a favourite track because I really do like them all but if I was forced it would probably be a tie between Chances and Yesterday... Read more
Published on 26 April 2007 by Jen Hen

5.0 out of 5 stars Your got soul
Oh yes the most soulful album i have probably ever heard, every song is good and Wires - well what can i say - he wrote it about his baby in intensive care and WHAT A TUNE... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2006 by Rat M'Scrat

4.0 out of 5 stars Original sounding, poetic art
One year on and its still regularly talked about & heard on the radio.
Some great tracks on this album. Read more
Published on 26 April 2006 by Anty

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have!
I must admit this is my first album from them, but I'm totally satisfied :) I highly recomended to Cold Play fans. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2006 by Dra Ana Pena

4.0 out of 5 stars pretty much complete!
The tough sophmore album... how many times have we heard that!?! Certainly this is different to V&A - less feel good summer pop, more measured and thoughtful. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2006 by slim_sim

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