A large red T - the rock beginnings of Travis

1997 was the year in which a large red "T" gaped over the heads of the band ... it was Travis, now known as the gentlest Brit Pop temptation, since there are large Brittanien, then still a young aspiring rock band.
Their sound at the time can not be compared with its present. How could so carry out a change of style in the 2 years between Good Feeling and The Man Who (1999) I do not understand to this day.
The songs of the album always rock rough going on it, you realize the enthusiasm in the band, which will put to succeed in them. Unfortunately, the songs are not very good, often hiding behind good songs coming guitar walls. No trace of the fineness of the later albums. At that time, Travis still true Brit rockers ...
Nevertheless, the album also has its strengths, because songs like "U16 Girls" and "Tied to the 90's" make it fun to hear and have been really good team.
Thus surprised "Goo Feeling" one or the other Travis fan. Some more negative because they prefer to know Travis as a gentle hit machine and love the other more positive, because they get to hear well done Brit Rock.