Travelling Without Moving

Jamiroquai | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 14, 1997)
• Original Release Date: January 14, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000002BSG
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (135 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,730 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #2 in Music > Jazz > Acid Jazz
  • #5 in Music > Dance & DJ > Trip-Hop
  • #44 in Music > Dance & DJ > Electronica

Track Listings

1. Virtual Insanity

2. Cosmic Girl

3. Use the Force

4. Everyday

5. Alright

6. High Times

7. Drifting Along

8. Didjerama

9. Didjital Vibrations

10. Travelling Without Moving

11. You Are My Love

12. Spend a Lifetime

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Essential Album to Own, August 5, 2000

By 

Luis Hernandez (New York, New York, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Travelling Without Moving (Audio CD)

"Travelling Without Moving," was the album that made Jamiroquai a household name throughout the world. Although his two prior albums were successes, "Travelling Without Moving" certified his status as the undeniable king of modern funk and soul. While many would doubt that a short "white boy," could really get his groove on, they are sadly mistaken.

Here is the band that brought the soul and funk the 1970's and 1980's were memorable for back, and totally changed the face of these musical styles forever. Groups such as Cameo, Parliament, Kool & the Gang, and Earth Wind and Fire, were the godfathers of the past, but the fact that lead singer Jay Kay is English and sounds a lot like a young Stevie Wonder makes it much more appealing that funk & soul have crossed racial lines to become an appreciated form of international music.

Tracks such as "Cosmic Girl," and "Alright" bring back the spirit of 1970's funk to a newer generation of music listeners everywhere. "Alright," which is my favorite track on the album, is memorable due to Jay Kay's divine vocals and his band's excellent orchestration of the music. "Cosmic Girl," is a fun, lively song that will make anyone who lived during the seventies feel that they are reliving them again.

For all of you who need an all-instrumental song that will blow your mind away, try "Didjital Vibrations." That song's use of Australian Aboriginal woodwinds and traditional instruments, plus Jay Kay's humming will make you feel so relaxed, that it almost seems that you are in some type of relaxation therapy that will alleviate most of your stress and worries away.

"Virtual Insanity," and his incredible video already have become classics both on radio and television. The beautiful song, "Everyday," explores Jamiroquai's ability to carry a love ballad similar in the same tradition Marvin Gaye and Barry White became famous for. Finally, the album's title track, "Travelling Without Moving" is an awesome-sounding track that uses a small amount of lyrics, but plenty of groove (and also "horsepower") to keep one's attention alive.

"Travelling Without Moving" is a must have album for anyone who adores funk, soul, or disco. It is a landmark album in the 1990's music scene. No one should pass this album by!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long Live Jamiroquai!, February 25, 2000

By 

Kyle (Under a rock, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Travelling Without Moving (Audio CD)

I am not usually the type to like this kind of music, but something about this album struck me. Whether it's the catchy tunes or the awesome lyrics, I don't know, but one thing's for sure: YOU'VE GOT TO BUY THIS CD! My favorite tracks are Virtual Insanity, Cosmic Girl, Use the Force, High Times, Traveling Without Moving and the bonus track, Do You Know Where You're Coming From. Oh, and by the way, some of you people who do these reviews REALLY need to learn how to spell. I'm only 12, and I'm better at spelling than most of you.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Travelling Without Moving is one great album!, January 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Travelling Without Moving (Audio CD)

Chances are, you've heard about Jamiroquai by now, maybe because of their wins at the MTV Video Music Awards, or maybe you've seen the award winning video to Virtual Insanity. Perhaps you have just heard their name and were curious to see what they sound like. If you lthink you might like exciting, catchy songs guaranteed to make you move to the music, Jamiroquai is for you. Or perhaps you are looking for soothing music to comfort your pounding head after a long day at work/school...the flowing instrumental songs Didgin' Out and Didjital Vibrations are just the thing for you. Encompassing a wide varieties of musical styles and drawing influences from many genres, they are actually known as an Acid Jazz band. Believe me when I tell you that you will not be disappointed if you buy this album or either of the two other albums (Emergency on Planet Earch & The Return of the Space Cowboy). There are no "bad" songs and Jamiroquai is not one of those groups you buy for that hit single. It is my opinion that Jamiroquai is one of the greatest musical talents in the industry today. Use that Force and buy this CD now!!! END