- Audio CD (Nov 9 2004)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Best of, Enhanced, Explicit Lyrics
- Label: Sony Music Canada Inc.
- ASIN: B00066VUPM
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #33,348 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Sing |
| 2. Driftwood |
| 3. Writing To Reach You |
| 4. Why Does It Always Rain On Me? |
| 5. Re-Offender |
| 6. Walking In The Sun |
| 7. Tied To The 90's |
| 8. Coming Around |
| 9. Flowers In The Window |
| 10. Love Will Come Through |
| 11. More Than Us |
| 12. Side - Travis |
| 13. U16 Girls |
| 14. Happy |
| 15. All I Want To Do Is Rock |
| 16. The Beautiful Occupation |
| 17. Turn |
| 18. The Distance |
Product Description
Album Description
Travis have plenty to celebrate. In 1996, independiente signed a young band from Glasgow called Travis on the strength of some demos and a limited edition single release on the band's own label. Eight years on and Travis have amassed four top 10 albums (including two number one albums), fifteen top 40 hits, three Brit Awards, an Ivor Novello, made headlining appearances at Glastonbury, Reading, T In The Park and V Festivals, won numerous plaudits, triumphed over adversity in the wake of Neil Primrose's near fatal accident and sold over 4 million albums in the UK (almost 8 million worldwide)
And celebrating is just what Travis intend to do with the release of Travis: Singles, a collection of all their singles to date, set for release on November 2nd.
Travis : Singles bookmarks the end of one era and the start of another for one of the UK's most popular bands. It's been a remarkable journey so far and one in which Travis have never lost touch with their audience. From the release of debut single "All I Want To Do Is Rock" via top ten hits "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?", "Turn", "Coming Around" and "Sing" through to "Re-Offender", the band have consistently engaged with their public and not surprisingly, are widely regarded as Everyman's band.
The album features a recently recorded brand-new track, "Walking In The Sun", a slice of breezy melodic pop and Travis at their best. The track was produced and mixed by long time collaborators Mike Hedges and Nigel Godrich.
The full track listing for the album is as follows:
Sing; Driftwood; Writing To Reach You; Why Does It Always Rain On Me?; Re-Offender; Walking In The Sun; Tied To The 90's; Coming Around; Flowers In The Window; Love Will Come Through; More Than Us; Side; U16 Girls; Happy; All I Want To Do Is Rock; The Beautiful Occupation; Turn.
Album Description
Special limited edition pressing of the UK indie-pop act's 2004 compilation includes the standard album plus an audio and video DVD (PAL) containing B-sides, images from TV performances, backstage pictures shot during various concerts and video shootings, and rarities. Sony.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
an absolute must have....,
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This review is from: Singles (Audio CD)
An absolute must have for any music fan. All of Travis' greatest songs are on this collection. An excellent compilation for the those looking for some absolutely amazing music. From "Sing" to "Turn" and my personal favorite, "Why Does it Always Rain On Me", this is a perfect addition to the serious Travis fans collection as well as a great introduction to those just discovering Travis. Highly recommended!!!Five Stars!
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4.2 out of 5 stars (18 customer reviews) 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Travis Hits!,
By Nasser Alqatami - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Singles (Audio CD)
Although Coldplay take center stage when it comes to gentle rock, Travis have always offered an earthier, folkier approach to warm rock lullabies. They can be bittersweet, on "Flowers in the Window," optimistic, such as on "Sing," or sorrowful, on "Why Does It Always Rain on Me." The earlier material is a little weak, but the latter makes up for it. Here you'll find tracks about love like "Side" and current politics like "The Beautiful Occupation." Travis are an underrated band with strong melodies and, by listening to this collection, a great catalogue.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect for me,
By wildflowers "real" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Singles (Audio CD)
hello everyone .I'm a chinese girl. I bought this record online on Amazon in china named joyo! It's such a good band that I have ever heard!perfect for me.beautiful melody with comfortable atmosphere.I love<flowers in the window> as the best. I even cried when I heard this song for the first time.I just listen to it and swing my mind~~~~(this is the first time I type my review there:)
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great compilation for the uninitiated. So-So for the fans.,
By Ben Rowland - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Singles (Audio CD)
I have been a huge Travis fan since their early days, and they have only gotten better with age. Four albums into their career, "Singles" takes stock of all of their singles that range from humble beginning tracks to arena-filling anthems. This works better as an introduction to those new to the band, and depending on your level of fanfare, the two new songs make it worth a purchase for the diehards.The tracks are basically divisible by the albums. The tracks from "Good Feeling", their debut, are more Britpop infused, with standout tracks such as "U16 Girls", "All I Wanna Do Is Rock", and "More Than Us". The songs from "The Man Who" are definitely more polished, and it is easy to see why they hit is big with this album. There are few bands who can produce songs like "Driftwood", "Turn" and "Writing to Reach You" on the same record. The tracks from "The Invisible Band" take the sound to the next level, with more stadium-rocking tracks like "Sing", "Side" and the country-infused "Flowers in the Window" (perhaps my least favorite of the tracks). This is my favorite Travis album, as it is the most consistent. Next we have tracks from the fan favored but critically underrated "12 Memories", which is their weakest album, but one that packed more than a few great songs. Included here is the hit single "Re-Offender" (one of their best songs), "Love Will Come Through" and the politically-charged "The Beautiful Occupation". The highlights of each album are here, and it makes for a nice, comprehensive overview of their work so far. Being a singles collection, there are loads of good songs that are not included here. Missing are some of my favorite Travis songs like "As You Are", "Last Train", "Happy to Hang Around", and "Peace the F*** Out". But this is to be expected, as there is a sharp difference between a "Best of" package and a "Singles" compilation. Many good songs are overlooked. But what I am happy about is the inclusion of "Coming Around", which was a one-off single released between "The Man Who" and "The Invisible Band". The new song, "Walking in the Sun", is a good tune in the typical Travis style, but I wouldn't buy this compilation on the strength of that song alone. Overall, you can't go wrong with a Travis CD. They have had many great songs and I hope that they have many more to come. For someone new to the band, this is the best place to start. The fans probably have all the albums, so this compilation is not an essential purchase. |
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