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 Post subject: Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 3:29 pm 
The video for "Closer" is pretty much "Fake Plastic Trees." But it has BEN STILLER. http://stream.qtv.apple.com/qtv/video_c/http/trav005/trav005_http_300_ ref.mov _________________ INTELLECT AND ROMANCE OVER BRUTE FORCE AND CYNICISM Smokemonster |
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 12:34 am
Travis would be vastly improved if they resurrected Elvis to supply the vocals. _________________ "A little less love, a little more common decency." - Kurt Vonnegut |
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 12:38 am
I heard the new song on the radio today. I liked it. But I don't know if I'll buy the cd... _________________ www.allisongill.net www.myspace.com/silverbugs www.last.fm/users/allisoncostello www.imahuman.tumblr.com www.isitreallysostrange.wordpress.com [i spend too much time on the internet, apparently.] 
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 4:25 am
http://youtube.com/watch?v=77fvKkP6VCE fun-E _________________ I am Torgo. I take care of the place while the Master is away. |
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:27 am
Got the new Travis. The first 4 tracks are more rock-y, 90's esque pop tunes - almost makes me think of Radiohead circa My Iron Lung EP. Next third or so of the record is your normal Travis pop with one kinda weird Fran song - the usual song I guess Fran has on there so they can't say he only does love songs. Last third - I think I may end up thinking is pretty weak. They usually always have a pretty good amount of b-sides and I'm thinking they surely have some better songs than these. I've only listened a few times, so this is just early ramblin'. _________________ I am Torgo. I take care of the place while the Master is away. |
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:41 am
bigideas wrote: Got the new Travis.
The first 4 tracks are more rock-y, 90's esque pop tunes - almost makes me think of Radiohead circa My Iron Lung EP. Next third or so of the record is your normal Travis pop with one kinda weird Fran song - the usual song I guess Fran has on there so they can't say he only does love songs. Last third - I think I may end up thinking is pretty weak. They usually always have a pretty good amount of b-sides and I'm thinking they surely have some better songs than these. I've only listened a few times, so this is just early ramblin'. well... this isn't fair. I like Travis too much to be forced to pick 1 record. They are definitely thrown in as a "Wussy" band because there's a sentimental vibe to their songs, wistful and all that. For Coldplay haters, Keane and Starsailor detractors, you can blame Travis, according to Chris Martin http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/01/21/chris_martin_travis _invented_coldplay I like the aforementioned (sans Starsailor) so, I think it's a credit to them, imitation is the sincerest for of flattery after all. I voted for the Invisible band for Side and Love Will Come through, but Happy to Hang Around gets my goat everytime. And of course the bonus track on the Man Who - Blue Flashing Light is a heart breaker. Good Feeling is fun in places and very dated in others. It's much much more upbeat and the music is more in step with the whit of the videos than their music has been in the 11 years since its release. On Chris Mar _________________ yup, that's my name. FOR YOUR RATING PLEASURE: 4 LIKE Buttons, 1 NEUTRAL, 1 VEXED, 5 DISLIKE buttons. LC > FB           
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:07 am
my favorite is 12 memories, always will be. ode to j smith is my least favorite. this is unfortunate, as i've been waiting on it forever.[/u] |
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:22 am
oh yeah - you can buy (or at least could preorder) Ode to J Smith through Newbury Comics online and get it autographed by the band. http://www.newburycomics.com/rel/v2_home.php?storenr=103&deptnr=124 (in alphabetical order) if from what i've seen in the past is any indication - they'll tack on an extra $5 the week after it comes out. i was wanting to make a big order with some other autographs - Jenny Lewis, etc - but i waited too long and they jacked the price up. dang, i just noticed Byrne/Eno autographed by Byrne...  _________________ I am Torgo. I take care of the place while the Master is away. |
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:06 am
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Some of us have already talked about Fran's solo record, Wreckorder, but I figured I would post here for those that don't do the Album thread. http://www.franhealy.com/ Nice vid of Anyone live: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid88099121001?bctid=5952 12744001 Sing Me to Sleep live: http://www.spin.com/articles/watch-fran-healy-plays-song-solo-debut Sing Me to Sleep is kinda unique as the chorus doesn't come until 1:45 on the album version I think. _________________ I am Torgo. I take care of the place while the Master is away. |
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 7:58 am
Even though there are like, 4 Travis/Fran fans on this board, YAY FRAN
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 10:57 am
WHOA FRAN, way to look freakin' gorgeous! The "Buttercups" video is online now. It's adorable. Also, I love when his voice cracks in that performance of "Sing Me to Sleep". _________________ INTELLECT AND ROMANCE OVER BRUTE FORCE AND CYNICISM Smokemonster |
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:14 am
and me makes 4  
My Sentimental Songwriter's Triumvirate for the 90's & Y2Ks: Healy (Fran) Hansford (Glenn) Hart (Emerson) ha ha: EFG all starts with H. _________________ yup, that's my name. FOR YOUR RATING PLEASURE: 4 LIKE Buttons, 1 NEUTRAL, 1 VEXED, 5 DISLIKE buttons. LC > FB
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 3:01 am
Glen and Fran would be the winningest combination ever. We all know Glen pairs well with a softer vocalist
I've been mad at him lately, in the silly way you get "mad" at musicians, because he sort of jumped the Swell Season ship... BUT it means Mar doing a solo EP this winter!
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:20 am
I listened to the album today, and it is lovely and charming. And I fully concur that a Healy/Hansard collaboration would be transcendant. I think Fran's lung capacity is almost as voluminous as Glen's when he really gets going--I want to hear them both wail at once. _________________ INTELLECT AND ROMANCE OVER BRUTE FORCE AND CYNICISM Smokemonster |
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 3:15 am
2nd song, 1st single for new album, Where You Stand, out Aug 19, 2013. www.youtube.com/user/TravisVEVO This one feels really adult contemporary after one listen. _________________ I am Torgo. I take care of the place while the Master is away. |
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