Tourist
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Tourist showcases the bands growing confidence with a stripped-down sound relying heavily on Pott's breathy delivery and some epic ballads.
Tourist is a/an Brit Pop / Alternative Rock album by the Athlete released in January 31, 2005.
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About
Their sophomore album best describes the band completely. Their melodic tunes and lyrical talent is prevalent in Tourist. The commercial success of Vehicles and Animals paved the way for this album to be made possible and for the band to gain much deserved notoriety from fans and contemporaries.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chances | 4:51 |
| 2 | Half Light | 3:42 |
| 3 | Tourist | 3:58 |
| 4 | Trading Air | 4:27 |
| 5 | Wires (Album Version) | 4:20 |
| 6 | If I Found Out | 5:02 |
| 7 | Yesterday Threw Everything At Me | 3:46 |
| 8 | Street Map | 4:39 |
| 9 | Modern Mafia | 2:45 |
| 10 | Twenty Four Hours | 5:02 |
| 11 | I Love | 3:50 |
Awards & Certifications
- Album made Number 1 on the UK Album Chart on it's release.
- Won the the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song for Wires.
Chart Toppers
| Song | Top 40 Charts | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wires | 4 | January 23, 2005 |
| Half Light | 13 | May 1, 2005 |
Credits
Performance Credits
Athlete Primary Artist
London Metropolitan Orchestra Strings
Adam Peters Conductor
David Juritz Leader
Technical Credits
John Cornfield Producer
Victor Van Vugt Producer
Rupert Patrick Simpson Engineer
Keith Gary Digital Editing
Adam Peters String Arrangements
Chris Athens Mastering
Richard Andrews Art Direction
Gerard Saint Art Direction
Jim Chancellor Management
Trivia
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Album | Pop | Alternative
