Travelling the Face of the Globe
Oi Va Voi · 2009
45 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant tapestry of klezmer and alternative rock, blending traditional melodies with contemporary rhythms and heartfelt lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Travelling the Face of the Globe — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of exploration and cultural fusion, featuring rich instrumentation that reflects the band's diverse influences.
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Magic Carpet — This song showcases a compelling blend of rhythmic energy and lyrical storytelling, highlighting the band's ability to weave personal narratives into a global context.
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Dusty Road — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this track represents the emotional core of the album, evoking feelings of longing and nostalgia.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends klezmer and alternative rock, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of klezmer music.
- The tempo varies significantly across the record, with tracks like 'S'Brent' featuring slower, reflective moments contrasted by upbeat songs like 'Magic Carpet'.
- The final track closes with an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, creating a sense of resolution.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful rhythms for gatherings
- journey through diverse emotions
- warm melodies for reflection
- inviting sing-along moments
- vibrant energy for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Travelling the Face of the Globe is Oi Va Voi's third studio album, following their 2006 release, Laughter Through Tears. At this point in their career, the band had already established themselves as a unique voice within the world music scene, known for their fusion of Eastern European folk and modern influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gogol Bordello· The Klezmatics· Beirut
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waiting 4:10
- 2 I Know What You Are 3:06
- 3 Travelling the Face of the Globe 3:48
- 4 Everytime 5:36
- 5 S'Brent 3:56
- 6 Magic Carpet 4:34
- 7 Dusty Road 3:17
- 8 Foggy Day 3:36
- 9 Wonder 3:16
- 10 Long Way From Home 3:11
- 11 Stitches and Runs 3:38
- 12 Photograph 3:48
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