The Invisible Band
by Travis
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Jun 12, 2001
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. The A.V. Club
    60
    If it didn't follow an album with so many sweetly anthemic, sing-along classics, The Invisible Band would warrant wholehearted recommendation as a pleasant, pneumatic summer trifle. Under the weight of heightened expectations, it's a disappointment.
  2. Dot Music
    60
    Creatively however, it's not moved forward from 'The Man Who' enough to convince those of us who were already getting bored with the setlist at Glastonbury last year.
  3. Alternative Press
    60
    The Invisible Band has more layers, more moods than ever before, and more tunes as well. [July 2001, p.88]
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  5. Spin
    60
    An L.A. album in all senses of the term -- pretty, temperate, and incredibly surface. [Aug 2001, p.138]
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  6. Austin Chronicle
    50
    This album is so lightweight and airy, it often consigns itself to the background.
  7. CDNow
    40
    Travis' knack for making saccharine songs is both a blessing and a curse; one doesn't know whether to feel the love or scream bloody murder.

Awards & Rankings

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#36 Most Discussed Album of 2001
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#52 Most Shared Album of 2001

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 50
  3. Negative: 4 out of 50
  1. KitsGravity
    Jan 17, 2012
    10
    It's just as good as 'The Man Who'. Travis surely know the magic and the art of crafting the sweet, melancholic music that's very delicate andIt's just as good as 'The Man Who'. Travis surely know the magic and the art of crafting the sweet, melancholic music that's very delicate and heavenly. The album can't be listened in one go because all the songs are equally attractive. The best catch in the album is 'Side'. 'Flowers in the Window', 'Pipe Dreams, 'The Humpty Dumpty Love Song' and 'Sing' - all are equally close to being second.… Full Review »
  2. HeatherB.
    Aug 23, 2001
    8
    You simply feel better after listening to The Invisible Band. But unlike so many popular groups today Travis is sincere. Nothing is trite, You simply feel better after listening to The Invisible Band. But unlike so many popular groups today Travis is sincere. Nothing is trite, formulaic, or manufactured. This album's overall feel is realistically happy and optimistic.… Full Review »
  3. vinzlima
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    Eu simplesmente amo esse álbum por um todo indescriptível, a sonoridade perfeita, letras lindas. Esse e um dos melhores trabalhos da banda.Eu simplesmente amo esse álbum por um todo indescriptível, a sonoridade perfeita, letras lindas. Esse e um dos melhores trabalhos da banda. Side, The Cage e Flowers são os pontos mais altos do álbum. Felizmente não há nada que eu possa criticar negativamente.… Full Review »
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