The Invisible Band
by Travis
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Jun 12, 2001
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 50
  3. Negative: 4 out of 50

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  1. 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.
  2. KitsGravity
    Jan 17, 2012
    10
    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.
  3. 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.
  4. xxxxxx
    Apr 7, 2002
    10
    too COOL !!!!
  5. BrookeS.
    Aug 1, 2002
    10
    this is such a great CD!! i think "Sing" is the best song
  6. NeilC
    Oct 17, 2005
    10
    This album rocked! ordered it before it even came out. Travis will always be indie legends
  7. [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...
  8. RichardD.
    May 10, 2002
    9
    Next released single should be Follow The Light
  9. 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!
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Maryjane
    Feb 13, 2002
    10
    I think this is the best album I´ve ever heard..it´s amazing !!! And Side is absolutely perfect !!!
  13. 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
  14. vincew
    Mar 19, 2003
    10
    unbelievable talent !!! the lyrics are so great its inspired me to learn to play the guitar
  15. tonyb
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    brilliant. fantastic, amazing.
  16. 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.
  17. amy
    Jan 13, 2006
    10
    !!! BRILLIANT !!! they get beta and beta i cant wait for their next album!!!!!
  18. MattF.
    Sep 22, 2001
    10
    I really, really like this album. "Side" is amazing.
  19. andybag
    Jan 28, 2002
    10
    Side says it all...
  20. 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
  21. OMarF
    Dec 13, 2004
    10
    One of the best Cd I've ever heard.
  22. vinzlima
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    Eu simplesmente amo esse álbum por um todo indescriptível, a sonoridade perfeita, letras lindas. Esse e um dos melhores trabalhos da banda. Side, The Cage e Flowers são os pontos mais altos do álbum. Felizmente não há nada que eu possa criticar negativamente.

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#36 Most Discussed Album of 2001
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#52 Most Shared Album of 2001

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

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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