I love Travis's music and they have done a great job with this album. I am throughly dissappointed with the music critics though - they are complete out of syn with what people what to hear. Everyone who has listened to it - feels the same way - essentially its a great album, I highly recommend it.

This is definitely not news to me. Critics with no sense of feel for greatness when they hear it, dismissing a great album as middle of the road. It's happened many times before. This album is a departure from their previous albums but with a hint of what made The Man Who such a great album. Song craft. Travis is undeniably back with their best in years.

Great song after great song. I think they are capable of being a bit more creative but here they follow a recipe they created and mastered and it works. How many bands do you listen to and go "boy, I wish they could sound like they used to" ? This album does sound like Travis of past almost to a fault but it's enjoyable nonetheless.

Screw the critics, scores like 1 & 2 out of 5 belong to REALLY bad bands like All American Rejects, My Chemical Romance and other obnoxious emo music & "artists" like Britney Spears. I really don't understand how anyone could give this CD lower than 3 out of 5 (and even then, that's from a person that might not even like Travis' music) :| This is THE best album Travis has done, filled with great songs that have nothing to shame when compared to "Why Is It Always Raining On Me" (& other classics) like Selfish Jean, Closer, Colder, Battleships, Eyes Wide Open, My Eyes and One Night. The only song that's not particularly good is "Out In Space" (it's quite boring, in my opinion), the others are pure awesomeness made into songs. Of course if you didn't like Travis before, this probably won't change your mind, but I have a hard time coming up with reasons why Travis fans might not like the album. Yes, it sounds like Travis... But it's Travis after all. I didn't feel any dejá vu's during my numerous times I've listened the album. It's filled with great songs, so much that I have a hard time picking which one is my favorite. At some point it's My Eyes, at another it might be Selfish Jean or Battleships. Don't listen to the elitist critics, this is a superb album every Travis fan & non-hater should try out.… Expand

Amazing album! I would have given it a 10 but there's one song on there that I don't like. "Eyes Wide Open" hooked me on the first listen.

Not a departure, but further growth of their signature sound. Not every song is brilliant, but most are beautiful. They show that Keane is just Travis-lite. BTW, the Guardian should spare us that useless review!

how lovely. Just a magical album that is lifted by Fran Healy's introspection and lilting vocals.

I thought this was a fine album. Personal favorites are Big Chair and My Eyes. Like earlier albums the tunes are mellow, interesting, and occasionally beautiful. 4 stars.

This album is like meeting an old friend after a few years and you don't want to lose him again!

what a great cd! i can't understand why critic dump on Travis so bad? they stay as original as when they first came out thats why the fans stay true.they do what they want and to the fans thats what they want.they don't want to be like anybody else.they want to be like Travis.i wont even compare this cd with their others .they are all great in my opinion,even 12 memories which i really like too.… Expand

Just like other users have said - the critics have it wrong. It's a great record. It falls just short of "The Man Who" and trumps all other Travis albums in my opinion. It's great to have them back.

One of the best albums ever! 4 years and it was absolutely worth the wait. Highlights include Selfish Jean, Closer, Big Chair, Colder... I could go on and on actually.

Easily their finest album since "The Man Who". Travis is back!!!!

Travis are back! On top of thier game and obviously with a new energy after some time off. Now I remember why I thought they were of the best bands in the world. Every song stands out. Closer gets better and better with every listen. Big Chair and Selfish Jean will be big hits. Buy this.

The best album after The Man Who, surpassing The Invisible Band. But on consistency level, song-by-song, this album is even better than The Man Who. And seriously, that daft Guardian reviewer should be fired. The thing is, Travis will never reach the heights of fickle poularity of 1999 and 2001. They are a people's band. And their music is of that kind that haunts the mind for decades. Though I wish they could've done better if a few more songs could've been out of mid-tempo, but it's OK. When it comes to songwriting, Travis are the best songwriter after Beatles. Such emotion and heartfelt lyrics is hard to come by in today's music scene.… Expand

I have to agree with my peers and not the critics on this one. This is not in the same league as keane, and definitely not James Blunt, as far as wimpiness goes. Yes, Fran Healy's lyrics can get alittle sentimental, but who cares? Does everyone need to be ambiguous in their topicality? It is catchy, and the production is gorgeous. easily their best since The Man Who, and their second best album overall.… Expand

9 , the album is much more "mature" and melancholic than the others but it's still a great album (not their best but better than Good Feeling I think ) . Keep on going Travis , you are the best . Romania loves you Travis. Come sing to as too ... I like "Battleships" , "My eyes" , "One night" and "Closer" ...

Travis doing what they do best. Ignore the critics who have a downer on this sort of music at the moment. Best offering since The Man Who. Top stuff.

This album is fresh with new ideas and melodies that draw you in. Not only is it one of the best Travis albums to date, it links to the melodic past Travis works while beautifully displaying their growth as a band. A+

Very solid return to form after the misstep of 12 memories. Using the same formula from The Man Who and Invisible band the album sounds like an instant classic. Shows like Greys Anatomy and Scrubs will likely be jumping on this to use as an end of show montage.

This is a gem of an album,in my opinion their most consistent to date...getting a hammering from the critics which is unjustified...great comeback and receiving high rotation from this listener.

what a great band. welcome back!

This album is absolutely wonderful--never have I enjoyed any of their albums so!Travis have truly showed themselves to be amazing.Why?Because they have remained true to themselves and this is reflected in the deliberation of the beautiful music that the lead so effortlessly has us pinning over.It's so pure,so genuine,such a godsend,and I thank them for creating an album that is so obviously dedicated its fans.The last time I felt this way about an album was when 'Hopes and Fears' came out...great job!… Expand