Label:
Barsuk
Album
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The leader of the now-defunct Washington, D.C. outfit The Dismemberment Plan makes his solo debut
The leader of the now-defunct Washington, D.C. outfit The Dismemberment Plan makes his solo debut with this disc, produced by Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla. John Vanderslice guests.
Label:
Barsuk
Genre(s):
Indie
Rock
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Alternative Press
"A rewarding art-pop risk. [Dec 2004, p.148]"
"Morrison's predictably intelligent solo debut puts personality where the Dismemberment Plan's synergy used to be."
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"A collection of enigmatic indie-rock tunes. [Nov 2004, p.119]"
Blender
"At worst, the wordy Travistan borders on hectoring... At his danceable best, Morrison ingeniously manifests his big concepts and even bigger heart. [Nov 2004, p.138]"
"The album feels half baked, as though Morrison isn't quite sure which direction to take his nascent solo career."
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"Instead of in-your-face intricacy and complex rhythms, Travistan displays a much more restrained complexity that doesn't jump up and down for attention; and replacing the innovative vocal lines are cloying melodies that never seem to end."
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"There should be a new section in record stores for that god-awful Sgt. Pepper movie, Joe Pesci's Vincent Laguardia Gambini Sings Just for You, Jewel's book of poetry, and Travistan."
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Oct 14, 2004
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Oct 27, 2011
A quite boring album, many of the tracks don't have much of a feel. The tracks 'Change' and 'Born in '72' are obvious highlights compared to the rest.