- Audio CD (Aug 5 2008)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Sugarhill
- ASIN: B0000ALFYW
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #52,140 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Kelly Joe's Shoes |
| 2. I've Endured |
| 3. Turn The Page Again |
| 4. Let Love Take You Back Again |
| 5. Restless Spirit Wandering |
| 6. Another Day |
| 7. On The Outside Looking In |
| 8. Forty-Nine Keep On Talkin' |
| 9. Family History |
| 10. Fell Into Her Deep Blue Eyes |
| 11. Travelers |
| 12. Less & Less |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Progressive bluegrass master Tim O'Brien has often pursued a very personal brand of eclecticism. It has led him on inspired forays into Celtic, Cajun, and occasionally even mainstream country. A Cajun flavor, courtesy of Dirk Powell's tasty accordion playing, sometimes informs this 12-song salute to the peripatetic life. Yet along with jaunty, footloose celebrations like "Kelly Joe's Shoes" and lighthearted odes to love and lust ("Fall Into Her Deep Blue Eyes"), O'Brien also ponders the deeper paradoxes of the heart and spirit in introspective songs like "I've Endured," "Restless Spirit Wandering" and "Family History." As always, O'Brien doesn't fence in his muse. His plaintive singing and masterful mandolin and bouzouki playing even conjure a spirit of Old World melancholy on the gently despairing title tune. --Bob Allen
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Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
Everything about this CD is great.
Mar 19 2004
Format:Audio CD
I just turned 63 and I think I've finally found the music I want to listen to the rest of my life. As far back as I can remember I've always had to be listening to music. Now that I'm retired and can do almost anything I want to, I discovered the Merlefest in my search for things to do. After reviewing some of the artist's music that will be performing at the fest I discovered Tim O'brien. I immediately purchased TRAVELER and I haven't been the same since. I can't quit listening to this CD. I will probably listen to it all the way from Iowa to North Carolina on the way to the fest next month. Like my best friend says, You got to be dead not to like this music. Enough said.
absolutely wonderful
Jan 4 2004
Format:Audio CD
at the age of 16, it might seem a little odd that I'm reviewing this. well...I grew up on this kind of music. and Tim O'Brien has always been one of my favorite musicians. this CD is definitely something you need to add to your collection. I love "Family Ties", and "Travelers" (the title track) is absolutely beautiful. I love the imagery in his music, and his voice is wonderful
Traveler
Nov 6 2003
Format:Audio CD
I first heard Tim O'Brien's music on the radio recently, on a public (non-commercial) radio station. They played "Another Day" from this album during their pledge drive, and I was hooked--just had to get the album. I like most of the songs, but another favorite is "Restless spirit wandering." I have a difficult time finding bluegrass, folk, celtic etc. on the radio, and I don't particularly care for modern country--too twangy and whiny. So this is a breath of fresh air!
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A Gem From Start to Finish
I rarely write reviews because albums these days are rarely worthy of the effort. Tim O'Brien is the exception and Traveler's epitomizes this. Read more
Published on Oct 27 2003 by Andrew Williams
Something different (again)
I've only been listening to this CD for a few days, but I think that it's one of Tim O'Brien's most ambitious projects to date. Read more
Published on Oct 20 2003 by R. Plemmons
Add an extra star please
There is something very special about this recording. After just one play it begins to act like a virus. It slowly took over my cd player as the tunes seeped into my consciousness. Read more
Published on Oct 8 2003 by John C. Graham
Traveler is a Masterpiece
This is a very strong Tim O'Brien album that both his diehard and more casual fans should really like. Read more
Published on Sep 6 2003 by T. F. Hurley
Nice eclectic material inspired by O'Brien's many journeys
Playing Time - 49:46 -- Tim O'Brien has done some traveling in his days, and this album contains a nice collection of eclectic material inspired by his many journeys. Read more
Published on Sep 5 2003 by J. Ross
The best so far...
I own a lot of Tim's albums, but this is the best, so far. He's an incredible musician and songwriter and he really nailed it this time.
Published on Aug 29 2003
Very enjoyable album...Great variety of tunes
The first thing that might grip you about this album is the black Converse high-top sneakers on the cover. Read more
Published on Aug 15 2003 by J. Ross
Another O'Brien Masterpiece
Tim never ceases to amaze with his instrumental and vocal virtuosity and skill. A fan of his since his days with Hot Rize, I thought he had reached the summit of his career with... Read more
Published on Aug 14 2003
The best music you've probably never heard
Tim O'Brien is a master.
Within the world of "roots" music he's widely regarded as a genius, in demand for more recording sessions in the hundreds. Read more
Published on Aug 12 2003 by Fearless Heart
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