Tourist (Athlete album)

Tourist is the second studio album by the British indie rock band Athlete. It was released on January 31, 2005, in the United Kingdom. The album followed their Mercury Prize-nominated debut album, Vehicles & Animals. Tourist marked a shift towards a more polished and produced sound compared to their earlier work. It spawned several singles, including "Wires," which became one of their most recognizable and successful songs, charting highly in the UK Singles Chart and receiving considerable radio airplay. Other singles released from the album included "Half Light," "Tourist," and "Chances." Tourist was generally well-received critically and commercially, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart. The album explores themes of travel, relationships, and personal growth, reflecting a broader lyrical scope than their debut.