A SELECTION OF MEDIA CLIPPINGS AND PRESS REVIEWS FOR THE HIGHLY
ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM 'MINUTES LAST FOR YEARS'
"I've lived with the beautiful new disc you sent for several weeks now (at
home, in the car and at the office), and I must say you REALLY have an
incredible piece of work there! Very, strong song writing, remarkable
performance, truly inventive production and a very healthy attitude! Simply put; One of the best discs in the genre I've heard in a long, long time!"
Peter Holmstead,
Entertainment Network (Sweden),
Oct 2006
"Tourist formed in late 2000 and while not yet a household name, seem poised on
the brink of Indie-rock greatness. The impressive debut album a fresh collection
of British tinged rock songs."
Natasha Francois, New Zealand Musician, Oct 2006
"With their
impressive debut album Minutes Last For Years, recorded in Cardiff by a
producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in the British rock
scene; their publishing held by an American company; and interest from
Europe—they seem to be doing something very right.
One listen to
their powerful album—launched at the Kings Arms this October—and it is easy to
hear how they could be accepted by both Indie-rock and mainstream audiences."
Graham Reid,
View Auckland, Oct 2006
www.viewauckland.co.nz - [full
interview]
"It's slick, the songs powerful (especially the swooning 'Do You Feel The Cold?'
and the lovely 'Minutes Last For Years')....Tourist have Coldplay moments (on
the thrumming 'Refugees' and 'Stranger'), but they're at their best when they
dip their toes into a swirling whirlpool of hazy rock, like early 90's British
indie bands Swervedriver and Ride. Tourist show we are not to shabby at solid
and more conventional rock tunes either."
Scott Kara, NEW ZEALAND HERALD, Jan 07
"The best way to describe their sound is to take one dose of U2 (the early era),
mix it with Manic Street Preachers and add a touch of that typical 'down under'
sound of Aussie rock. There's a certain feeling going through the whole album
with a mood that the band has managed to capture within the recordings of these
11 songs, the music feels close with a nerve that you can almost touch and
that's a good sign because music is an art which is all about moving people. I
hope other reviewers won't accuse them as being Coldplay clones because Tourist
are more than just your average pop/rock band in the Coldplay vein, their debut
contains 41 minutes that will last for years."
Kaj Roth,
Melodic.net (Sweden), Oct 2006
"There's a song on this debut album from local rockers Tourist called 'Do You
Feel The Cold?' and it's one of the bands oldest songs. The thing is, it still
stands up and is testament to these guys song writing powers. Produced by
Welshman Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers) 'Minutes Last For Years' is rammed
with melodic yet gutsy classic rock that recalls everything from noisy and
squally indie rock like Swevedriver through to the poignancy of Coldplay. Great
songs, wickedly recorded - both here and in Wales - and internationally viable."
Justin Elliot, NEW ZEALAND SURFING, Jan 07
“A powerful opening statement from this young Auckland band. The album is full
of straight ahead melodic rock with anthemic qualities – in fact it has ‘stadium
rock’ written all over it, albeit in a good way. Guitars are upfront and loud
while the rhythm section is punchy and aggressive. Its a style that sees them
standing with feet in both the indie and mainstream rock camps. Rudd writes a
good melody that soars in modern rock way.”
Tony Parker, NEW ZEALAND MUSICIAN, Dec 06
"Hard working Auckland rock band Tourist have released their debut album
Minutes Last for Years. A highly
polished rock outing for a band destined for great things. Mature melodies and
harmonies meld together on these anthems creating a cerebral experience as well
as a toe tapping one! Recorded both here in NZ and in Wales,
Minutes Last for Years is a well
sculpted album. Well worth a peek."
NZ MUSIC, Oct 2006
www.nzmusic.com
"Produced in an effort spanning from Cardiff (Wales) to Auckland’s York Street
Studios, Tourist’s debut album is a labour of love that is immediately evident
from its first lush chords. Embracing a sweeping and ethereal sound, 'Minutes
Last For Years' does indeed have an international feel that propels the band
from its North Shore roots. The production of the album is impressive on the
Trident TSM40 mixing desk and frontman Peter Rudd was nominated as a finalist in
this year’s International Songwriting Competition for the single Do You Feel The
Cold? from Tourist’s previous EP. A sterling effort given the competition
received over 15,000-odd entries! The first single off the new album, 'Did You
Kill Your Love', is a toe-tapper from way back. Tight and slick with hints of
Coldplay, this album won’t be available until the end of October. But, it will
be well worth the wait!
Erena Hodgkinson, TEARAWAY, Oct 2006
www.tearaway.co.nz
"Tourist's first full-length album is solid, original, fully rocking. Produced
by Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers, The Feelers, Pluto), these four young Aucklanders have only been together since 2000, but sound like they've been
playing hard out for decades."
Shelley Howells, AIR NEW ZEALAND MAGAZINE, Nov 2006
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A SELECTION OF MEDIA CLIPPINGS AND PRESS
REVIEWS FOR THE SOPHOMORE EP 'DO YOU FEEL THE COLD?'
"You may recognise the name from a few live bills and they certainly have
kept themselves busy over the last four years....it's the second EP from
Auckland quartet Tourist. Do You Feel the Cold? is a strong, sel-released
cluster of tracks displaying the musical abilities of the band and their natural
ear for melody and composition. The title track was produced by Welshman Greg
Haver, who's worked with some top-notch (welsh) artists: Manic Street Preachers,
Catatonia, Super Furry Animals, and has already made an impression on the edgier
end of commercial radio, which is justified but by no means to be taken for
granted. The following four tracks don't let the side down either, the gentle
'Island Song' and the pastoral rock rock of 'This Town', if not standing out
then at least helping to back-up the bands sturdy statement."
Real Groove Magazine,
Nov/Dec 2004
"When I first had a listen to Tourist I really enjoyed the single Do You Feel
the Cold?– it had a great rhythm and was really tight. Tourist are a fresh New Zealand
band that I have confidence in getting very big because they are so original–
it’s not every day you hear a rock band playing with an organ as they do on the
track Island Song. The great thing about Tourist is that they are very soft and
easy, the type of music you can listen to ANY where, any time. The only down
side that at times it does get a little bit whingy and whiny, but like most
great bands they get up and over it quickly and start to focus on the rock n’
roll. Tourist play from the heart, with a passion. The best tracks on this CD
would have to be Do You Feel the Cold? And Free Your Mind, because they are the
kind of songs you and your mates can listen to and sing-a-long to on rainy days.
In the end it’s a great new Kiwi band that I predict will go far."
Rip It Up, Dec
2004/Jan 2005
- [reprint]
“Tourist have received extensive airplay with the Coldplayesque single Do
You Feel the Cold on the bNet and on Channel Z. They received a NZ On Air
recording grant, as well as a video grant for the song, and were one of the
first bands to take advantage of the Positively Wellington Business scheme,
receiving an additional $1500 for filming their video in the capital city. They
plan to take their music to the masses over summer and with two EPs behind them
(the first 'Beginning of the World' was released in 2002), and an album planned
for early next year, they have a lengthy set list. "We're looking at playing at
just about anything and everything we can get," says Ranger. For now the goal is
to get their EP out there and "...sell as many as we possibly can." Visit to
purchase the EP - it comes highly recommended.”
New Zealand Musician Magazine (Oct/Nov 04)
- [reprint]
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