- Audio CD (Mar 15 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import, Enhanced
- Label: EMI Music Canada
- ASIN: B0007MSP08
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Product Description
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After their first album brought Athlete both commercial and critical success in the U.K., 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
Album Description
Indie-kids Athlete return with their exceptional new album 'Tourist', following on from the Mercury Music Prize nominated 'Vehicles & Animals'. This album is a significant step forward for the band, exploring new epic rock territory as previously inhabited by Coldplay & recently Keane, & includes the feel-good anthem 'Half Light' & hit single 'Wires'. Having received an outstanding response across press, TV & radio, those with any sense would place bets on Athlete being one of the biggest bands of 2005. Parlophone.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very well done!,
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This review is from: Tourist (Audio CD)
I bought this cd a month ago and wasn't sure what to expect, except that i knew it was releases on "Parlaphone" label. Which is the home of such bands as coldplay and radiohead. This album took a couple of listens before i really caught on but it is very good and i recommend that you purchase it if you are a coldplay/radiohead/john mayer fan.Song by song review: 1. CHANCES: 5/5.. this song is a beautiful opener, with some good effects and beautiful synth. 2. HALF LIGHT: 4/5.. a good radio single, catchy. 3. TOURIST: 4.5/5.. beautiful. reminiscent of red hot chili peppers.. that bridge is genius. 4. Trading Air: 3/5... a little weak but not terrible 5. WIRES: 5/5.. Best song on the disc, AMAZING single. 6. IF I FOUND OUT: 2/5.. this one's stretching. 7. YESTERDAY THRE EVERYTING: 3/5.. good song. 8. STREET MAP: 4/5.. picking up again. 9. MODERN MAFIA: 4/5.. very cool catchy song, just what the album needed. 10. TWENTY FOUR HOURS: 4/5... mysterious, very cool. 11. I LOVE: 4/5... beautiful ending. all in all this cd is awesome but does have its faults, i can't wait to see what they can do with a little more creativity, they do this better than most bands though and Coldplay has a run for their money.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Favorite album this year.,
By JMD (Vancouver, B.C.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tourist (Audio CD)
This is my favorite album of the year thus far. Every track is great. Pick this up, you won't be disapointed.
5.0 out of 5 stars
again brilliant,
By Daisy May (Lethbridge, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tourist (Audio CD)
A must own album. Clever lyrics and excellent music. This album will not disappoint you.Different from their first album but just as brilliant.This album gets played in my house all the time!
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