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- Artist(s): Black Prairie
- Summary: The sixth solo studio album for the The Old 97's frontman features Black Prairie, Peter Buck, and Scott McCaughey.
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- Record Label: ATO
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Country-Rock
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May 13, 2015Although The Traveler is a Miller solo vehicle, the chemistry he has with Black Prairie is what makes the album such a rousing success.
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May 13, 2015Funny, poignant, melodic, and warm, Miller shows that his travels have served him well as a songwriter.
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Jul 6, 2015Miller has turned in one of his most satisfying solo efforts to date.
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May 13, 2015Most of the songs on The Traveler pass muster, and a few are excellent, but it's Miller's interaction with Black Prairie that really makes the album work.
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May 15, 2015There’s more breadth than linearity in the album, and if there’s a lack of destination--which requires saying a reason to live isn’t a worthy destination itself--there is still a complexity of expanse, with the scope of experience being quite wide.
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UncutJun 26, 2015Rich with amped-up fiddles, mandolins, accordions and harmonies, it's vibrant, hook-laden and addictive. [Aug 2015, p.77]
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MagnetJun 8, 2015Miller is a clever, concrete writer, and The Traveler is full of melodies that lock into place with a sense of inevitability. [No. 121, p.58]
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