Travellers In Space And Time
by The Apples In Stereo
  • Record Label: Yep Roc
  • Release Date: Apr 20, 2010
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. NOW Magazine
    60
    It lacks the lyrical wisdom and emotional insight we might expect from a band that's been around so long, but you have to admire their fearlessness about tackling such an out-of-character genre and their ability to keep penning such joyous melodies.
  2. Under The Radar
    60
    Asides for some duds, Schneider mostly hits his mark. [Spring 2010, p.68]
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  3. Q Magazine
    60
    Unashamedly and undeniably in the thrall to '70s pop, The Apples In Stereo have a merry tune in their hearts. [July 2010, p. 128]
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  5. Sputnikmusic
    50
    As much as Travellers drags in the middle after the novelty of hearing new Apples in Stereo has worn off, it does redeem itself near the end, more on the basis of Schneider hitting on some of the best melodies of his recent career than on any variance in sound.
  6. No Ripcord
    50
    There is absolutely nobody in the world but hardcore Apples in Stereo fans that need to hear Travellers in Space and Time, it's a record as slight as they come.
  7. Dusted Magazine
    50
    The first half of this album is so annoying that you might give up before you hit a few of the better songs, all tucked away after the halfway point.
  8. Slant Magazine
    40
    An insufferable post-twee jaunt which represents the messy sound of a band fooling around with a studio full of toys.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Rolan_Hart
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    A well done focused album that take's me back to the day's of Electric Light Orchestra.
  2. dullurd
    Feb 29, 2012
    8
    Bias disclosure: I've been a big Apples fan since 2004. Regardless, I think this is one of their stronger efforts, and anBias disclosure: I've been a big Apples fan since 2004. Regardless, I think this is one of their stronger efforts, and an uncharacteristic-sounding one at that. The album is essentially a love letter to ELO, another band I like. Catchy as always.… Full Review »
  3. Rick17
    May 10, 2021
    9
    A great callback to ELO and the Beatle's with really nice sounding catchy tune's.
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