Music
Music Headlines
- 'Led Zep are over'! (Or not?)
- 'Notorious' premiere: On the scene
- Beatles downloads!? Not so fast...
- 'Making the Band 4' special: On the scene
- Beyonce: 'Diva' vs. 'Halo'!
- More Music Headlines
Today's
Most Popular
Music Reviews
- Merriweather Post pavilion
- Notorious Soundtrack
- Odessa
- Already Free
- The Complete EMI Recordings
- More Music Reviews
Music Database
-
- --
Credits
B-
These Scots made their name with pretty songs about falling rain and flowers in the window. Yet on this speedily recorded disc, they take a surprising turn for the loud and fuzzy. The music crackles with an energy Travis haven’t mustered in years, but the typically lightweight tunes don't always justify the newfound tonnage, which makes Ode to J. Smith wear thin on repeat listens. A sharp but short-lived shock to the system. B–
DOWNLOAD THIS: Listen to 'Something Anything'" on last.fm
Posted Oct 29, 2008
You Might Also Like
- Music Review The Boy With No Name | Shirley Halperin
- Music Review The Man Who | David Browne
- Music News Great Scots | Rob Brunner
- Music News EW.com's 10 Best Albums
Add Your Comments
The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment.
If you see inappropriate language,
e-mail us.
You must have javascript enabled to submit a comment.
You Might Also Like
- Music Review The Boy With No Name | Shirley Halperin
- Music Review The Man Who | David Browne
- Music News Great Scots | Rob Brunner
- Music News EW.com's 10 Best Albums
