Travellers in Space and Time | ||||
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Released | April 20, 2010 | |||
Genre | Indie pop, neo-psychedelia | |||
Length | 51:09 | |||
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Producer | Robert Schneider, Bryce Goggin | |||
The Apples in Stereo chronology | ||||
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Singles from Travellers in Space and Time | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 72/100 [1] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Llama's Pajamas | 8.5/10 [3] |
Pitchfork Media | 7.3/10 [4] |
Slant Magazine | [5] |
Tiny Mix Tapes | [6] |
Travellers in Space and Time is the seventh studio album by The Apples in Stereo released in 2010. It was the first album by the band to feature new drummer John Dufilho, as well as the first to cite Bill Doss and John Ferguson as permanent band members. [7] It is heavily influenced by the Electric Light Orchestra, especially their science-fiction concept album Time . [8]
"Dance Floor" was the first single released for the album. The video for the song features actor Elijah Wood, who signed the Apples in Stereo to his label Simian Records, and previously directed the video for their song "Energy". "Dance Floor" along with a few other tunes were popular among shoppers as they were featured on playlists for such stores as Forever 21, Hollister Co., and Old Navy.
All tracks are written by Robert Schneider, except where noted
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Code" | 0:23 |
2. | "Dream About the Future" | 4:16 |
3. | "Hey Elevator" | 3:46 |
4. | "Strange Solar System" | 0:59 |
5. | "Dance Floor" | 4:03 |
6. | "C.P.U." | 3:40 |
7. | "No One in the World" | 4:17 |
8. | "Dignified Dignitary" (Robert Schneider, Bill Doss, John Hill) | 3:22 |
9. | "No Vacation" (Robert Schneider, John Ferguson) | 3:56 |
10. | "Told You Once" | 3:58 |
11. | "It's All Right" | 3:38 |
12. | "Next Year at About the Same Time" (Eric Allen) | 3:09 |
13. | "Floating in Space" (John Dufilho) | 2:34 |
14. | "Nobody But You" | 4:21 |
15. | "Wings Away" (Bill Doss, John Ferguson) | 2:48 |
16. | "Time Pilot" | 2:30 |
Total length: | 51:09 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Code" | 0:23 |
2. | "Dream About the Future" | 4:16 |
3. | "Hey Elevator" | 3:46 |
4. | "Strange Solar System" | 0:59 |
5. | "Dance Floor" | 4:03 |
6. | "C.P.U." | 3:40 |
7. | "No One in the World" | 4:17 |
8. | "Dignified Dignitary" (Robert Schneider, Bill Doss, John Hill) | 3:22 |
9. | "No Vacation" (Robert Schneider, John Ferguson) | 3:56 |
10. | "Told You Once" | 3:58 |
11. | "It's All Right" | 3:38 |
12. | "Next Year at About the Same Time" (Eric Allen) | 3:09 |
13. | "I Opened My Eyes" | 0:44 |
14. | "Floating in Space" (John Dufilho) | 2:34 |
15. | "Non-Pythagorean Composition No.5" | 1:37 |
16. | "Nobody But You" | 4:21 |
17. | "Wings Away" (Bill Doss, John Ferguson) | 2:48 |
18. | "Time Pilot" | 2:30 |
Total length: | 53:54 |
Adapted from liner notes. [10]
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