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Time Travel

Never Shout Never · 2011

31 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock

A whimsical blend of dreamy melodies and introspective lyrics underpinned by acoustic instrumentation and playful electronic elements.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Time Travel — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of nostalgia and exploration, featuring ethereal vocals layered over intricate guitar work.
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    Robot — This track stands out for its playful lyrics and catchy hook, blending upbeat rhythms with a commentary on modern relationships and technology.
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    Complex Heart — With its poignant lyrics and emotive delivery, this song delves into themes of love and heartbreak, illustrating the album’s emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical melodies for daydreaming
  • steady flow for focused listening
  • youthful angst and wonder
  • short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • seek intense emotional experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 20, 2011, 'Time Travel' is Never Shout Never's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Harmony' in 2010. At this point in their career, the band was experimenting with a more diverse sound while solidifying their presence in the alternative rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Owl City· The Maine· Jack's Mannequin

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Complex Heart

    The verses shift from yearning to acceptance as they confront personal vulnerabilities and relationship complexities.

    This structural transition mirrors the journey from heartache to self-realization, emphasizing emotional growth throughout the song.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Time Travel 5:37
  • 2 Awful 3:30
  • 3 Silver Ecstasy 3:20
  • 4 Simplistic Trance‐Like Getaway 3:17
  • 5 Robot 4:44
  • 6 Until I Die Alone 4:12
  • 7 Complex Heart 4:17
  • 8 Lost at Sea 2:55

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