Travelling Without Moving is the third album by
JamiroquaiJamiroquai are an English Alternative/acid jazz/funk/soul/disco band. Jamiroquai were initially the most prominent component in the early-1990s London-based acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, the Brand New Heavies, Galliano, and Corduroy...
. Released in 1996, the album features the international hit single "
Virtual Insanity"Virtual Insanity" is a single by the band Jamiroquai, and can be found on their 1996 album Travelling Without Moving. The song reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1996. The song also charted at #38 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart upon the single's US release in 1997.-Music...
".
The album also has a more diverse sound than previous albums, with more instrumental tracks, and a greater electronic influence, evident in songs such as "
Alright"Alright" is a song by Jamiroquai, the fifth track and third single for their 1996 album, Travelling Without Moving. The song was written by Jay Kay. It also appears on their greatest hits collection. It is the group's only single to chart on the U.S...
", which mixed new synthetic sounds with shades of acid-jazz.
Around this time, Jay Kay's love of sportscars reached a peak, as reflected by the
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-esque logo adorning the album cover and engine noises on the title track.
Travelling Without Moving is the third album by
JamiroquaiJamiroquai are an English Alternative/acid jazz/funk/soul/disco band. Jamiroquai were initially the most prominent component in the early-1990s London-based acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, the Brand New Heavies, Galliano, and Corduroy...
. Released in 1996, the album features the international hit single "
Virtual Insanity"Virtual Insanity" is a single by the band Jamiroquai, and can be found on their 1996 album Travelling Without Moving. The song reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1996. The song also charted at #38 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart upon the single's US release in 1997.-Music...
".
The album also has a more diverse sound than previous albums, with more instrumental tracks, and a greater electronic influence, evident in songs such as "
Alright"Alright" is a song by Jamiroquai, the fifth track and third single for their 1996 album, Travelling Without Moving. The song was written by Jay Kay. It also appears on their greatest hits collection. It is the group's only single to chart on the U.S...
", which mixed new synthetic sounds with shades of acid-jazz.
Album information
Around this time, Jay Kay's love of sportscars reached a peak, as reflected by the
FerrariFerrari S.p.A. is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1928 as Scuderia Ferrari, the company sponsored drivers and manufactured race cars before moving into production of street-legal vehicles in 1947 as Ferrari S.p.A....
-esque logo adorning the album cover and engine noises on the title track. This led some to accuse him of
selling out"Selling out" refers to the compromising of one's integrity, morality and principles in exchange for money, 'success' or other personal gain. It is commonly associated with attempts to increase mass appeal or acceptability to mainstream society...
on the
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message of his previous albums.
The title track "Travelling Without Moving" appropriately introduces a new high-octane sound which features strongly in later albums. This is also the last album with bassist
Stuart ZenderStuart Patrick Jude Zender is an English bassist. Raised in Philadelphia, he attended Leighton Park School in Reading, Berkshire known for its strength in music. He is a bass guitarist, songwriter and music producer...
.
The RIAA certified
Travelling Without Moving Platinum on 3 November 1997, denoting 1 million shipments in the United States - this is the only RIAA certification the band has ever obtained.
Reception
The sales of
Travelling Without Moving are estimated to about 11.5 million units sold worldwide, which makes it the best-selling funk album of all time. The large number of copies sold was helped by the success of the "Virtual Insanity" music video, which won a
Grammy AwardThe Grammy Awards —or Grammys—are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the music industry...
and 4 MTV Awards. The album went 3× Platinum album in the United Kingdom, and was certified platinum by the RIAA in the United States.
With the success of
Travelling Without Moving,
JamiroquaiJamiroquai are an English Alternative/acid jazz/funk/soul/disco band. Jamiroquai were initially the most prominent component in the early-1990s London-based acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, the Brand New Heavies, Galliano, and Corduroy...
's popularity had increased considerably and influenced fans to listen to past releases. "Virtual Insanity" became the first video by Jamiroquai to reach America with the help of
MTVMTV is a cable television network based in New York City and launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs...
, and the name "Jamiroquai" became known worldwide. Because of
Travelling Without Moving,
Emergency on Planet EarthEmergency on Planet Earth is the debut album of the band Jamiroquai.Released in 1993, this debut album features strong elements of the mixture of the R&B, and funk genres, but it is notable for being one of the definitive acid-jazz albums...
became internationally recognized 3 years after its release and was named the most popular debut album in the history of funk.
Q magazine (10/96, p.164) - 4 Stars (out of 5) - "Tighter and more compact in its production that the epic funk arrangements of...The Return of the Space Cowboy....no-one with ears can deny Jason Kay's musicality--he's an extraordinary singer, and proves it here."
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(2/97, p.86) - "Travelling is essentially about the metaphysics of having a good time....Jamiroquai have a thousand musical tricks up their sleeves; edgy horns laced with jazz intricacies, energetic bass lines and disco rhythms."
Track listing
- "Virtual Insanity
"Virtual Insanity" is a single by the band Jamiroquai, and can be found on their 1996 album Travelling Without Moving. The song reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1996. The song also charted at #38 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart upon the single's US release in 1997.-Music...
" – 5:40
- "Cosmic Girl
"Cosmic Girl" is a song and single by the British band Jamiroquai. Released in November 1996, it achieved great chart success, peaking at #6 in the UK. While the poppy disco single, and especially its chart performance, had received mixed reviews from critics, it has become one of the better-known...
" – 4:03
- "Use The Force" – 4:00
- "Everyday" – 4:28
- "Alright
"Alright" is a song by Jamiroquai, the fifth track and third single for their 1996 album, Travelling Without Moving. The song was written by Jay Kay. It also appears on their greatest hits collection. It is the group's only single to chart on the U.S...
" – 4:25
- "High Times
"High Times" is a song by Jamiroquai, taken from their 1996 album Travelling Without Moving. The song was written by Jason. The song begins with the quote "You don't need a name in bright lights, you're a rock star. In some tinfoil, with a glass pipe, is your guitar." This refers to cocaine...
" – 5:58
- "Drifting Along" – 4:06
- "Didjerama" (Instrumental) – 3:50
- "Didjital Vibrations" (Instrumental) – 5:49
- "Travelling Without Moving" – 3:40
- "You Are My Love" – 3:55
- "Spend A Lifetime" – 4:14