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Travis

Travis

alternative rock, pop rock, post-Britpop

United Kingdom Est. 1990

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Sound in a sentence: "With a steady pulse and layered guitar textures, their music builds emotional resonance through repetition and gradual crescendos that evoke nostalgia and yearning."
Travis stands as a pivotal force in the landscape of alternative rock, shaping the emotional contours of the 90s and early 2000s with their anthemic soundscapes and reflective lyricism. They carved out a space for introspective rock that resonated deeply with listeners seeking both solace and connection in their music, establishing a blueprint for bands that followed in their wake.
Travis stands as a pivotal force in the landscape of alternative rock, shaping the emotional contours of the 90s and early 2000s with their anthemic soundscapes and reflective lyricism. They carved out a space for introspective rock that resonated deeply with listeners seeking both solace and connection in their music, establishing a blueprint for bands that followed in their wake. Their approach to songwriting often involves a careful balance between melodic hooks and poignant storytelling, capturing the complexities of human experience with a sincerity that feels both personal and universal. By prioritizing melody alongside thoughtful arrangement, they create songs that feel immediate yet timeless, inviting listeners into a world where emotions are laid bare. Common themes in Travis's lyrics include love, loss, and the search for meaning amidst life’s chaos, often employing an earnest tone that combines irony with heartfelt sincerity. Their narratives tend to evoke vivid imagery and relatable scenarios, allowing listeners to find pieces of their own stories reflected back at them.

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Discography

36 releases • 11 studio • 1996–2024
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Singles ()

Moving

Moving

2013

Where You Stand

Where You Stand

2013

Song to Self

Song to Self

2009

Something Anything

Something Anything

2008

J. Smith

J. Smith

2008

My Eyes

My Eyes

2007

Selfish Jean

Selfish Jean

2007

Closer

Closer

2007

Walking in the Sun

Walking in the Sun

2004

Love Will Come Through

Love Will Come Through

2004

Re-Offender

Re-Offender

2003

The Beautiful Occupation

The Beautiful Occupation

2003

Flowers in the Window

Flowers in the Window

2002

Side

Side

2001

Sing

Sing

2001

Coming Around

Coming Around

2000

Turn

Turn

1999

Why Does It Always Rain on Me?

Why Does It Always Rain on Me?

1999

Driftwood

Driftwood

1999

Writing to Reach You

Writing to Reach You

1999

More Than Us

More Than Us

1998

Happy

Happy

1997

U16 Girls

U16 Girls

1997

Tied to the 90s

Tied to the 90s

1997

All I Want to Do Is Rock

All I Want to Do Is Rock

1996

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