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The Invisible Band - Travis
  • Band Name: Travis
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Jun 12, 2001
User Score
9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38

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  1. PatrickB.
    Jul 7, 2001
    8
    This is a fantastic CD for fans of melodic, literate alternative pop. In particular, "The Humpty Dumpty Love Song" is a mini-masterpiece. It will give you goosebumps.
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  2. julijuli
    Apr 7, 2002
    9
    tres chouette petit album, tu te laisses facilement emporter par leur melancholie Pipe Dreams est fabuleux
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  3. xxxxxx
    Apr 7, 2002
    10
    too COOL !!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. BrookeS.
    Aug 1, 2002
    10
    this is such a great CD!! i think "Sing" is the best song
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. TheScientist
    May 10, 2003
    4
    Sorry but not a great album at all. There are some nice songs in there but they are spaced inbetween non-descript filler. Travis has gotten progressively more mellow with each album and this album is more Joni Mitchel & Simon Garfunkle then anything deserving to front music festivals. To think that these guys had the chance to be neck-and-neck with Coldplay and blew it. Previous album was better and I'd give THAT a 7 for being sparse in areas. … Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. NeilC
    Oct 17, 2005
    10
    This album rocked! ordered it before it even came out. Travis will always be indie legends
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. AndrewW.
    Jul 19, 2001
    5
    Too similar in essence to The Man Who without ever reaching the same melodic hummability
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. [Anonymous]
    Mar 6, 2002
    10
    I just LOVE this album!!The Cage and Flowers In The Window are sooooo good!!and no need to talk about side...
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. RichardD.
    May 10, 2002
    9
    Next released single should be Follow The Light
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. PatB
    Feb 9, 2003
    10
    One of my favorites!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. anshumans
    Sep 14, 2003
    10
    one good alternative album. these guys r one pure alternative band. the lyrics,vocals,music too good! what else can one ask for? you guys go in for the man who too,their second album. want more of travis,they r coming out with their new album this oct,2003!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. TonyA
    Aug 5, 2006
    9
    Just a really quality album from start to finish. Each song brings its own unique thing, and you can tell that they spend a lot of time with all of their songs. Lyrically and musically their songs are all very good. Best way to describe them is a poor mans coldplay, but in some songs they eclipse coldplay. It amazes me that for the most part these guys remain unheard of.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. DDDD
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    I can't understand. Why some critic must be always so overlooking, consider their forecast and hopes as what shall, or better MUST, happen? This album is simply fantastic.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. HeatherB.
    Aug 23, 2001
    8
    You simply feel better after listening to The Invisible Band. But unlike so many popular groups today Travis is sincere. Nothing is trite, formulaic, or manufactured. This album's overall feel is realistically happy and optimistic.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. Maryjane
    Feb 13, 2002
    10
    I think this is the best album I´ve ever heard..it´s amazing !!! And Side is absolutely perfect !!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. MeretheF.
    Mar 26, 2002
    10
    I think this album is SOOOOO COOL!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!! I love fran healy too:) I think U get a little bit happier by listening to this album:) Sorry about the english, Im from Norway.......Hugzz
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. MitchH.
    Jul 9, 2002
    9
    I love this album. I've listened to it tons of times and I haven't gotten bored of it. The songs are wonderfully written and the music is superb. This album is great.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. vincew
    Mar 19, 2003
    10
    unbelievable talent !!! the lyrics are so great its inspired me to learn to play the guitar
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. tonyb
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    brilliant. fantastic, amazing.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  20. jimc
    May 10, 2005
    9
    This is a must-have album-- "Sing", "Pipe Dreams", "Indefinitely", and --especially--"Side", are all absolutely amazing songs. "Side" is astonishing, really. It is true that this album slows down--around tracks 6-10, I believe--but no bad songs. Must-see live show, as well.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  21. amy
    Jan 13, 2006
    10
    !!! BRILLIANT !!! they get beta and beta i cant wait for their next album!!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. JosephS.
    Jul 18, 2001
    8
    Travis may not be the next Beatles or even Radiohead but their sound remains pure and original to my rhythmic ears.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  23. MattF.
    Sep 22, 2001
    10
    I really, really like this album. "Side" is amazing.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. andybag
    Jan 28, 2002
    10
    Side says it all...
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  25. TRVHANDOU
    Mar 21, 2003
    10
    An excelent cd. Its definitly my favorite cd in the world, everytime i lesten to it, it sounds new. ITS THE BEST!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  26. zerocoolmorpheus
    Nov 4, 2004
    10
    this is simply a masterpiece...travis achieved what very few bands can....delivering an album which is worth listening up to the end. the melodies are not new but rmarkable, it's clearly not a musical revolution but it's by far the album which is worth listening now, flowers in the window and the last 2 songs are my favourites
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  27. OMarF
    Dec 13, 2004
    10
    One of the best Cd I've ever heard.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  28. KitsGravity
    Jan 17, 2012
    9
    It's just as good as 'The Man Who'. Travis surely know the magic and the art of crafting the sweet, melancholic music that's very delicate and heavenly. The album can't be listened in one go because all the songs are equally attractive. The best catch in the album is 'Side'. 'Flowers in the Window', 'Pipe Dreams, 'The Humpty Dumpty Love Song' and 'Sing' - all are equally close to being second.
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Metascore
71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Austin Chronicle
    50
    This album is so lightweight and airy, it often consigns itself to the background.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    60
    If it didn't follow an album with so many sweetly anthemic, sing-along classics, The Invisible Band would warrant wholehearted recommendation as a pleasant, pneumatic summer trifle. Under the weight of heightened expectations, it's a disappointment.
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  3. CDNow
    40
    Travis' knack for making saccharine songs is both a blessing and a curse; one doesn't know whether to feel the love or scream bloody murder.
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