The Invisible Band, Travis's third album, was released on June 11, 2001, by Craft Recordings. The album was a commercial success, reaching number four on the UK Albums Chart and spawning hits like 'Sing' and 'Flowers in the Window'.
- The album was recorded at the band's own newly built studio, Meadow Lane Studios, in the Scottish Borders. Richard Solomons directed the music video for 'Sing', which features the band performing in a series of surreal and whimsical scenarios. The album was certified 4x Platinum in the UK, selling over 1.3 million copies.
- Sing' became Travis's first top-10 single in the UK, peaking at number three on the singles chart. The album also charted internationally, reaching the top 30 in Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden.
- The album title, 'The Invisible Band', was inspired by a passage in the novel 'Mr. Punch' by Neil Gaiman. The band members have stated that they felt like an 'invisible band' during the recording process due to the self-imposed isolation at their studio.
Travis is a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1990. They achieved mainstream success in the late 1990s and early 2000s with their blend of Britpop and indie rock.
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