The Boy with No Name cover

The Boy with No Name

Travis · 2007

52 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-Britpop

Melodic guitar riffs intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an atmospheric blend of alternative and pop rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • melodic sound for thoughtful drives
  • introspective lyrics for quiet evenings
  • sing-along choruses with friends
  • atmospheric background for creative work

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy instant gratification
  • seek standalone hit singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2007, 'The Boy with No Name' is Travis's fifth studio album, following their commercial success with '12 Memories' in 2003. At this point, the band was navigating a transition in sound while aiming to reclaim their foothold in the UK music scene after a brief hiatus.
Stylistic neighbors
Coldplay· Keane· Snow Patrol
If this clicks, go next to
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "3 Times and You Lose".

  • 1 3 Times and You Lose Start here 4:14
  • 2 Selfish Jean 4:00
  • 3 Closer 4:00
  • 4 Big Chair 4:07
  • 5 Battleships 4:11
  • 6 Eyes Wide Open 2:59
  • 7 My Eyes 4:08
  • 8 One Night 4:00
  • 9 Under the Moonlight 4:00
  • 10 Out in Space 3:35
  • 11 Colder 4:06
  • 12 New Amsterdam / Sailing Away 9:26

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