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Writing to Reach You/Green Behind the

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This is the first CD single from the terrific "The Man Who" album. This CD single, consisting of 5 songs, is 17 min. of pure pop bliss.

"Writing To Reach You" is a tribute of sorts to Oasis, with the references to "Wonderwall" in the lyrics, and a with this awesome guitar lick kicking off the song. "Green Behind The Ears" is a great up-tempo song. "Only Molly Knows" is Fran Healy solo (think "20") and one of the hidden tracks on the US version of "The Man Who". "Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah" is a hard rocking singalong, along the lines of "U16 Girls" of their "Good Feeling" album. "High As A Kite" starts of with the band members chatting "Get on with it" in their best Scottish accent and then romps, just pure rock!

Of all the CD singles from "The Man Who", this is the best. Not only does it boast 5 songs, of which 3 are totally new to US audiences, but it demonstrates Travis at its best. By all means, if you like Travis, buy this!

This EP is a must-own for any Travis fan. The single "Writing to Reach You" is brilliant (the riff about 2 minutes into it is just breathtaking!), and the b-sides do NOT disappoint. Each one could easily have been put on the regular release. "Green Behind the Ears", "Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah" are great, driving rock songs. "High as a Kite" has more of a poppy, almost retro feel to it, somewhat of a departure for Travis, but definitely a fun song. And "Only Molly Knows" is a sweet, quieter song.

All four of the b-sides on this album could've appeared on "The Man Who." I actually like a couple of them more than the single "Writing to Reach You."

"Green Behind the Ears" is a good pulsating rocker that also makes a good singalong song. "Only Molly Knows" (which wasn't a hidden track on my copy of "The Man Who") is a brillant acoustic endeavor that follows a unique song structure of repeating the name "Molly" twice in each verse. "Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah" sounds like a Beatles outtake, with Fran taking on the role of a "Helter Skelter"-esque Paul McCartney. Another great track. The last track, "High as a Kite," is also exceptional in its call-and-response chorus.

Believe me, even if you just own "The Man Who," if you ever come across this single, get it! A great single and four excellent b-sides! What more could you ask for?