Tourist
Athlete · 2005
8 min · 2 tracks · indie rock
Melodic indie rock intertwines with introspective lyrics, creating an atmospheric exploration of life's transient moments.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tourist — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its reflective lyrics and lush instrumentation, highlighting Athlete's signature sound.
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Tourist (Roots Manuva remix) — This remix adds an intriguing layer to the original track, merging indie rock with hip-hop influences that demonstrate Athlete's versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines reflective lyrics with atmospheric soundscapes but lacks strong cohesion due to its length.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, with layered instrumentation that builds in complexity.
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts, such as 'Wires', which transitions from subdued verses to a more anthemic chorus.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Tourist 3:58
- 2 Tourist (Roots Manuva remix) 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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