The Boy With No Name

Performer: Travis (UK)
Producer: George Tandero; Travis; Steve Orchard; Mike Hedges; Nigel Godrich; Matthieu Clouard
Distributor: Sony Music Distribution (

Notes: On 2007's THE BOY WITH NO NAME, Travis's fifth studio album, the Scottish band steps back from the moody and politicized 12 MEMORIES, returning to the lush, laid-back sound of THE MAN WHO and THE INVISIBLE BAND. Not surprisingly, this shift marks the Britpop quartet's reunion with famed producer Nigel Godrich (Beck, Radiohead), who clearly knows how to bring the best out of the earnest ensemble. As always, frontman Fran Healy's plaintive voice is Travis's calling card, as exemplified by the resonant lead single, "Closer," and "Under the Moonlight," an uplifting duet with pop-folky KT Tunstall. For those who may have written Travis off after THE INVISIBLE BAND, this warm, welcoming album is the perfect occasion to revisit the considerably charming and amiable act.

Alternative Press (p.151) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Travis' best feature remains Fran Healy's choirboy vocals, and the songs that stretch them the most in service of genuine soul -- 'Closer' and 'Battleships,' as well as the stomper 'Selfish Jean' -- are genuinely swell."

Glasgow, Scotland's Travis started off as an alt-rock band in 1997 (look no further than the early track "All I Want To Do Is Rock"), but transformed into Britpop songcrafters for their massive sophomore release, THE MAN WHO. Praised by Oasis' Noel Gallagher, Travis became one of the most popular European groups of the early 21st century. Their gentle, melodic approach became a hallmark of the latter-day Britpop sound.

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