Tourist
by Athlete
Metascore
46

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 7 out of 19
  1. E! Online
    83
    The disc's cool atmosphere and expansive orchestral arrangements go a long way in making a mood.
  2. Q Magazine
    70
    Here, they are hitting their stride. [Feb 2005, p.98]
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  3. Mojo
    70
    Their horizons have broadened. [Feb 2005, p.102]
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  5. Lost At Sea
    65
    Fun, emotional, experimental-ready and personally uplifting.

Awards & Rankings

86
#86 Most Discussed Album of 2005

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User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 64 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 64
  3. Negative: 11 out of 64
  1. Screenager
    Jun 20, 2013
    8
    Its a logical progression but it sounds too much like Coldplay; clearly Athlete wanted to stay commercially successful after their debutIts a logical progression but it sounds too much like Coldplay; clearly Athlete wanted to stay commercially successful after their debut netted a nomination for the Mercury Prize, unlike that album this is a more mature sounding record. Gone are the toy-etic sounds of their debut in favour of piano-rock, simple structured songs, also gone is the fun and energy of that album replaced by depressing moods and lyrics. Clearly people will criticise this album for ripping off Coldplay, but in my opinion this really is a natural progression from their old sound and one that it is far more mature.… Full Review »
  2. gg
    Feb 14, 2007
    10
    Great
  3. RobC
    Nov 29, 2006
    4
    Just one or two good songs. They came late, the bri-pop wave is not here anymore.
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