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- Date Released: May 15, 2000
- Genre: Alternative/Punk
- Style: Indie Rock
- Label: 4AD
Former Slowdive members offer up more soporific ballads for the country inclined.
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We Say...
Even by the standards of English country bands, Mojave 3's gestation was unusual. Before turning their attention to the creation of gentle, ruminative country ballads, Mojave 3's core members, Neil Halstead, Rachel Goswell and Ian McCutcheon were members of Slowdive — a minor indie sensation of the early '90s, whose blissed-out backwashes of feedback-laced guitar owed rather more to the Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine than they did to Gram Parsons. Although Excuses for Travellers is Mojave 3's third album, the languid ethos associated with Slowdive is still very much discernible — three of the ten songs clear six minutes, and only on the brisk "Anyday Will Be Fine" does it sound like nobody involved is in danger of nodding off. This is far from a criticism — Mojave 3's gently soporific ballads are a tantalising suggestion of what might have resulted had Nick Drake ever collaborated with the Flying Burrito Brothers.
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They Say...
Quickly becoming one of the most consistently excellent bands of the late '90s and early '00s, Mojave 3 have crafted their third-straight solid album. Progression obviously isn't priority number one on their list of things to do -- the prime directive remains a humble stab at the notion of "Why, shucks -- we just wanna make nice records." Neil Halstead again handles the bulk of songwriting, and his craft continues to be finely stitched like a blanket that provides endless comfort. Excuses for Travellers finds a midpoint between Ask Me Tomorrow and Out of Tune -- it's not as peppy as the latter, but it's not as hushed as the former. There are some subtle differences from the two other records, like the shadings of banjo that appear from time to time and the further presence of horns. Halstead's voice sounds a little gruff on occasion, but it's no detracting factor. Most notable is a Rachel Goswell-sung track, "Bringin' Me Home," which surprisingly adds a subtle touch of synth, presumably courtesy of producer/associate Mark Van Hoen (Locust). Hearing Goswell take lead vocals is like hearing from a long-lost friend; certainly her gorgeous voice -- which sounds relatively toughened on the song -- has been the band's secret weapon. Why she hasn't stepped out more is anyone's guess. No offense to Halstead's vocals, but will there ever be a Mojave 3 record dominated by her voice? One can only hope. Few can fault Mojave 3 for hanging their hat on the same rung for a while, as long as they keep cranking out pearls like they have every two years. There might be little variance, but each of their records to date are utterly classicist and fresh.
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In Love With A View |
6:09 |
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| 02. | |
Trying To Reach You |
4:47 |
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| 03. | |
My Life In Art |
7:21 |
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| 04. | |
Return To Sender |
4:48 |
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| 05. | |
When You're Drifting |
6:01 |
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| 06. | |
Anyday Will Be Fine |
3:24 |
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| 07. | |
She Broke You So Softly |
5:05 |
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| 08. | |
Prayer for the Paranoid |
3:51 |
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| 09. | |
Bringin' Me Home |
3:50 |
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| 10. | |
Got My Sunshine |
4:20 |
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10 Total Tracks, 49:36 Total Length
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- Mojave 3 - Main Performer // Gareth Parton - Engineer // Mark Armstrong - Trumpet // Mark Armstrong - Flugelhorn
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