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Travellers In Space And Time
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

  • Summary: The indie rock band led by Elephant 6 label co-founder Robert Schneider releases its seventh studio album.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Filter
    Dec 22, 2010
    84
    It's easily the most focused album of Schneider's career.
  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    80
    Robert Schneider has always been an expert tunesmith, which makes the potentially disastrous transition from garage rock to super hi-fi feel like a natural extension of The Apples' ambition. Not only has the evolution been seamless, but an expanded mastery of studio technique has only served to buttress a fine collection of songs on Travellers.
  3. PopMatters
    80
    The band sounds completely energized, and although a series of disco-influenced albums might not be advisable, for the moment this direction infuses the band with fresh momentum and should draw the attention of a new fan base.
  4. Drowned In Sound
    70
    Overall though, Travellers In Space And Time is a fascinating collection that won't be everyone's cup of tea, but should at least cement its creators cult status for the forseeable future and some.
  5. The A.V. Club
    67
    The Apples In Stereo have always had a tendency toward excessive cuteness, but Travellers In Space And Time sounds like it should come packed in a cartoon-festooned plastic lunchbox. Good thing for Schneider that his actual music is frequently irresistible.
  6. Under The Radar
    60
    Asides for some duds, Schneider mostly hits his mark. [Spring 2010, p.68]
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  7. Slant Magazine
    40
    An insufferable post-twee jaunt which represents the messy sound of a band fooling around with a studio full of toys.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Rolan_Hart
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    A well done focused album that take's me back to the day's of Electric Light Orchestra.
  2. Rick17
    May 10, 2021
    9
    A great callback to ELO and the Beatle's with really nice sounding catchy tune's.
  4. dullurd
    Feb 29, 2012
    8
    Bias disclosure: I've been a big Apples fan since 2004. Regardless, I think this is one of their stronger efforts, and anBias disclosure: I've been a big Apples fan since 2004. Regardless, I think this is one of their stronger efforts, and an uncharacteristic-sounding one at that. The album is essentially a love letter to ELO, another band I like. Catchy as always.… Collapse
  5. j30
    Jan 30, 2012
    4
    Most of the tracks on the record are forgettable pop tunes that make The Apples In Stereo look like travelers stuck in their own space andMost of the tracks on the record are forgettable pop tunes that make The Apples In Stereo look like travelers stuck in their own space and time, their own musical purgatory.… Expand