12 Memories
Encyclopedia
12 Memories is the fourth studio album from Scottish
indie rock band Travis
. The album was released on October 11, 2003. In comparison, the album is a much more mature and lyrically darker album, focusing on issues such as the 2003 Iraq invasion, politicians, psychological crisis and domestic abuse. Musically, 12 Memories has embraced use of distorted guitars and a more electronic, rockier and even trip-hop style. Three singles were released from the album - "Re-Offender", a track that deals with domestic abuse, "The Beautiful Occupation", a song which was inspired by the invasion of Iraq by US and coalition forces
in 2003, and "Love Will Come Through", a more traditional Travis song, which was later featured in a marketing campaign by the Post Office. The album entered the UK charts at #3. "The Beautiful Occupation" was their first single to miss the top 40, charting at #48, though the following single, the fan favourite "Love Will Come Through", only fared slightly better, charting at #28. Whilst being titled 12 Memories, there are only eleven tracks on the album, each one of these a "memory". The "twelth memory" is actually a hidden track entitled "Some Sad Song" which plays after silence frollowing the last track. The album cover is somewhat similar to the album covers for The Beatles
's Let it Be and U2
's Pop. This is the only Travis album without their logo on the album cover. However, their logo can be seen from the album cover, as the visible part of the rear back cover, the Travis logo can be found. The rear back cover is also similar to the cover of "Re-Offender
", the lead single. As the album does not display the title on the cover either, a sticker is featured on the case which says the title of the album. Also, a Parental Guidance
logo is featured as a sticker on the case.
.
Japanese Bonus Tracks
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
indie rock band Travis
Travis (band)
Travis are a post-Britpop band from Glasgow, Scotland, comprising Fran Healy , Dougie Payne , Andy Dunlop and Neil Primrose...
. The album was released on October 11, 2003. In comparison, the album is a much more mature and lyrically darker album, focusing on issues such as the 2003 Iraq invasion, politicians, psychological crisis and domestic abuse. Musically, 12 Memories has embraced use of distorted guitars and a more electronic, rockier and even trip-hop style. Three singles were released from the album - "Re-Offender", a track that deals with domestic abuse, "The Beautiful Occupation", a song which was inspired by the invasion of Iraq by US and coalition forces
Multinational force in Iraq
The Multi-National Force – Iraq was a military command, led by the United States, which was responsible for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Multi-National Force – Iraq replaced the previous force, Combined Joint Task Force 7, on 15 May 2004, and was later itself reorganized into its successor, United...
in 2003, and "Love Will Come Through", a more traditional Travis song, which was later featured in a marketing campaign by the Post Office. The album entered the UK charts at #3. "The Beautiful Occupation" was their first single to miss the top 40, charting at #48, though the following single, the fan favourite "Love Will Come Through", only fared slightly better, charting at #28. Whilst being titled 12 Memories, there are only eleven tracks on the album, each one of these a "memory". The "twelth memory" is actually a hidden track entitled "Some Sad Song" which plays after silence frollowing the last track. The album cover is somewhat similar to the album covers for The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
's Let it Be and U2
U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
's Pop. This is the only Travis album without their logo on the album cover. However, their logo can be seen from the album cover, as the visible part of the rear back cover, the Travis logo can be found. The rear back cover is also similar to the cover of "Re-Offender
Re-Offender
"Re-Offender" is a song by Scottish alternative rock band Travis, released as the first single from their fourth studio album, 12 Memories. The single peaked at #7 on the UK Singles Chart. The lyrics depicts a relationship marred with domestic violence...
", the lead single. As the album does not display the title on the cover either, a sticker is featured on the case which says the title of the album. Also, a Parental Guidance
Parental Advisory
Parental Advisory is a message affixed by the Recording Industry Association of America to audio and recordings in the United States containing excessive use of profane language and/or sexual references. Albums began to be labeled for "explicit lyrics" in 1985, after pressure from the Parents...
logo is featured as a sticker on the case.
Track listing
All songs written by Francis HealyFrancis Healy
Francis "Fran" Healy is a Scottish musician. He is currently the lead singer and main songwriter of the Scottish band Travis, having written nearly all of the songs on their six studio albums. He is based in Berlin, Germany...
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- "Quicksand" – 2:39
- "The Beautiful OccupationThe Beautiful Occupation"The Beautiful Occupation" is the second single from Scottish indie rock band Travis' fourth studio album, 12 Memories. The single peaked at #48 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming their worst performing single to date...
" – 3:45 - "Re-OffenderRe-Offender"Re-Offender" is a song by Scottish alternative rock band Travis, released as the first single from their fourth studio album, 12 Memories. The single peaked at #7 on the UK Singles Chart. The lyrics depicts a relationship marred with domestic violence...
" – 3:48 - "Peace the Fuck Out" – 2:55
- "How Many Hearts" – 4:46
- "Paperclips" – 3:36
- "Somewhere Else" – 3:13
- "Love Will Come ThroughLove Will Come Through"Love Will Come Through" is the third single released from Indie band Travis' fourth studio album, 12 Memories. The single peaked at #28 on the UK Singles Chart.-Background:...
" – 3:40 - "Mid-Life Krysis" – 3:39
- "Happy to Hang Around" – 3:34
- "Walking Down the Hill" – 3:53
- "Some Sad Song" (Hidden Track) – 4:46
Japanese Bonus Tracks
- 13. "Definition of Wrong" – 3:33
- 14. "12th Memory" – 4:38
Chart performance
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Album Chart | 3 |
| Norwegian Top 40 | 4 |
| Austria Albums Top 75 | 8 |
| Denmark Albums Top 40 | 8 |
| Swiss Albums Top 100 | 8 |
| German Albums Top 75 | 9 |
| Irish Album Charts | 17 |
| French Albums Top 100 | 19 |
| Swedish Albums Top 60 | 22 |
| New Zealand Albums Top 40 | 34 |
| Belgium Albums Top 50 | 38 |
| US Billboard 200 | 41 |
| Australia Albums Top 50 | 42 |
| Poland Albums Top 50 | 49 |
| Dutch Albums Top 100 | 64 |
Personnel
- Francis HealyFrancis HealyFrancis "Fran" Healy is a Scottish musician. He is currently the lead singer and main songwriter of the Scottish band Travis, having written nearly all of the songs on their six studio albums. He is based in Berlin, Germany...
– vocals, guitar, piano - Andy DunlopAndy DunlopAndy Dunlop is a Scottish musician, who is currently the lead guitarist of Scottish indie band, Travis.-Biography:...
– guitar - Dougie PayneDougie PayneDougie Payne is the bassist and backing vocalist of the Scottish band, Travis.-Career:...
– bass guitar - Neil Primrose – drums