Elton John praised 12 Memories as “a real journey… like The Beatles’ Revolver.” Recorded during a turbulent time with Fran Healy battling depression and the Iraq War underway, Travis shifted to socially conscious themes in tracks like “Re-Offender” and “The Beautiful Occupation.” The album blends darker tones and electronica with a harder rock edge, debuting at No. 3 on the UK charts in 2003. This sought-after album is now reissued on heavyweight vinyl, cut at London’s Metropolis Studios.
