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Travis
Jul 5, 2007 20:53:33 GMT -6
Post by innit Geezer on Jul 5, 2007 20:53:33 GMT -6
Is anyone familiar with the Scottish band called Travis? I bet Simon can't escape them but I never hear them on mainstream American radio.
They're an excellent group that captures a traditional rock sound, complete with soft harmonies with passionate lyrics.
I HIGHLY recommend listening to their music especially if you're looking for something new. The videos range from silly to bizarre to serious but the music is what counts.
The Travis web site shows U.S. tour dates and NYC is listed for mid-July. Thanks goodness for commercial free public radio that brings us various UK bands like this.
Let me know what you think! You might find yourself singing this stuff in the shower! Enjoy....
A few selections:
Closer (featuring a popular American actor towards the end of the video)
Side
Driftwood
Why Does It Always Rain On Me
Sing
Re-Offender
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Travis
Jul 6, 2007 4:01:01 GMT -6
Post by Irish Stu on Jul 6, 2007 4:01:01 GMT -6
Travis have been around for a while and 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me' was one of the most overplayed songs on British radio in recents years... I've heard it so many times I'll instantly switch stations it comes on. That said, I saw them at Live 8 the other year and they were a great performance band.
Simon
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Travis
Jul 6, 2007 5:13:12 GMT -6
Post by innit Geezer on Jul 6, 2007 5:13:12 GMT -6
With the new album just out, you might hear the song Closer a few million times also. We have that same problem with overplayed music. Did you ever hear Michael Bublé? His stuff becomes our national anthem every time he makes a new song.
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Travis
Jul 6, 2007 5:27:03 GMT -6
Post by Irish Stu on Jul 6, 2007 5:27:03 GMT -6
He's had a couple of singles make in the charts here but he's by no means a big star.
Simon
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Travis
Jul 6, 2007 5:30:45 GMT -6
Post by innit Geezer on Jul 6, 2007 5:30:45 GMT -6
The next time he puts out a new song I'm coming over to your side for 3 months. I'll pub tour until it's over.
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Travis
Jul 6, 2007 5:41:18 GMT -6
Post by Irish Stu on Jul 6, 2007 5:41:18 GMT -6
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Travis
Jul 6, 2007 5:46:04 GMT -6
Post by innit Geezer on Jul 6, 2007 5:46:04 GMT -6
Oh shit! Cover you ears Si! I'll have to see if there's room in the International Space Station.
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