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The Man Who is the second studio album by Scottish rock band Travis, released in 1999. The album was a commercial breakthrough, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and spending multiple weeks at the top of the chart. The Man Who features the hit singles 'Why Does It Always Rain on Me?' and 'Driftwood,' which became major hits in Britain and internationally. The album's melodic guitar rock sound is often cited as an influence on the post-Britpop movement of the early 2000s.
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When was Travis's The Man Who released?
The Man Who was released in 1999 as Travis's second studio album. It became the Scottish band's commercial breakthrough in the United Kingdom.
Which songs from The Man Who became hits?
The album includes “Why Does It Always Rain on Me?”, one of Travis's best-known songs, along with other major singles such as “Driftwood” and “Turn.” These tracks helped establish the band's melodic alternative-rock sound.
Did The Man Who reach number one in the UK?
Yes, The Man Who reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. Its success turned Travis from a respected Scottish rock group into a major British chart act around the turn of the millennium.
How does The Man Who sound compared with early Travis?
It is more polished and emotionally direct than a rough debut-era rock record, with strong melodies and spacious guitar arrangements. The album keeps a band-based alternative-rock core while presenting songs built for broad radio appeal.
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