What makes Excuses for Travellers by Mojave 3 notable?

The album received positive reviews from critics, including favorable mentions in publications like NME and Pitchfork, which highlighted its dreamy quality and emotional depth. It further solidified Mojave 3's position as key players in the slowcore and indie pop movements of the time. Released in early 2000, 'Excuses for Travellers' marked Mojave 3's third studio album and followed their critically acclaimed 'Out of Tune'. At this point, the band had firmly established themselves within the indie rock scene, continuing to refine their sound through lush arrangements and understated vocals.

How many songs are on Excuses for Travellers?

Excuses for Travellers has 12 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Excuses for Travellers

Mojave 3 · 2000

59 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A wistful blend of atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of serene longing.

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In Love With a View — This opening track encapsulates the album's lush soundscape with its sweeping melodies and contemplative lyrics, setting a reflective tone for the record.
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Trying to Reach You — With its haunting instrumentation and evocative storytelling, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend melancholy with beauty, making it a standout piece.
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Prayer for the Paranoid (electric version) — The electric arrangement on this track provides a dynamic contrast to the album's more subdued moments, showcasing the band's versatility and depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100

Foothills

Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The album blends atmospheric melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied arrangements and instrumentation.
Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a lush, atmospheric sound, particularly in 'In Love With a View' and 'Prayer for the Paranoid'.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 In Love With a View 6:09
2 Trying to Reach You 4:47
3 My Life in Art 7:21
4 Return to Sender 4:48
5 When You’re Drifting 6:01
6 Any Day Will Be Fine 3:24
7 She Broke You So Softly 5:05
8 Prayer for the Paranoid (electric version) 4:23
9 Bringin’ Me Home 3:50
10 Got My Sunshine 4:22
11 Krazy Koz 4:00
12 Always Right 5:30

What to play next

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Spoon and Rafter

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Out of Tune

2000

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