Travis are a Scottish alternative rock band from Glasgow, comprising Fran Healy (lead vocals, guitar, piano, banjo), Dougie Payne (bass guitar, backing vocals), Andy Dunlop (lead guitar, banjo, keyboards, backing vocals) and Neil Primrose (drums, percussion). Travis have twice been awarded British album of the year at the annual BRIT Awards, and are often credited with having paved the way for bands such as Coldplay, Keane and Snow Patrol. They have released six studio albums, beginning with their debut, Good Feeling, in 1997. Their latest album, Ode to J. Smith, was released in September 2008, to generally positive reviews.
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Ode To J Smith 2008
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Ode To J. Smith encapsulates Travis' 12 years of experience
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The Boy With No Name 2007
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...There’s very little to find fault with.
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Singles 2004
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Unpretentious and generally unassuming...as kings of soft-rock, Travis rule!
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