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Not very good, imho
Another generic late 60s album, it's pretty good, but literally indistinguishable from the bunch of other rock records from this time period.
Eh, not for me.
My first two albums this week totally sucked, and this album is fine but boring, which by comparison makes it a GD masterpiece
This album is way too long for what it is. These guys are lousy Grateful Dead wannabes. I can see why Steve Winwood needed to ditch these losers to achieve actual musical success. Again, I can listen to this without being bothered, but it's not stirring my soul. If I want to really vibe with some 60's counterculture rock, I'll stick with the greats.
Pretty boring folksy rock, with the occasional half-decent hendrixy vibe.
Folk rock. bah.
Liked it a lot
Rock, 1968 -> 3
The competing styles made for an entertaining album. Nothing startling but kept the attention.
how many 60s albums that sound the same can you fit on to one list
Big Album !
Day128 - it blows my mind that 20 year olds were making such great music
Yeah, some older rock. It won't be jamming up my playlist, not even in a roundabout kinda way.
This was some fun late 60s British stuff I'd never heard. Again, please!
La primera canción es muy buena, el resto muy fome.
There's nothing here that would make me want to listen to this again. There are a few moments but it's very forgettable overall.
This is fine, like the other Traffic album on this list. I would characterize it as a better version of the Grateful Dead. But I don't really see why it deserves to be on this list; certainly two albums by this band is too much. What is great is the album cover. Seriously. What are they wearing? Each one of them is individually, uniquely, bonkers. Extra star for sartorial excellence.
Pretty good, some standouts but nothing spectacular
Eh.
The Band but totally forgettable?
I do love traffic - but not my fave album.
dont like it really 2/5
just a beautiful record ........
Hmph. More blues rock. I thought Traffic were better than this. Think their classic album is John Barleycorn which I think I'm not overly fond of either. First song is basically a ditty and not for me. Decent solos in the second, nice trundler. Couple of meh songs, Feelin Alright is decent. Oh god what is Vagabond Virgin. Crying to be Heard is decent. It's an ok album. Definitely varied. In quality but also in content, which kept me interested. Definitely better than anything jack white was involved with so I shall rate accordingly.
Good album
good old american rock1!! ai olikin englanti. heh.. VITTU PEDOFIILI HÄH?????????? miksi aina pitää olla.. little girl... ei koskaan ole söpöistävä lemmikkinimi aikuiselle naiselle... aina aktuaalinen little girl.... miksi... . I did enjoy "Vagabond Virgin" though; lil bro how. melkein hyvä yritys psykedeelisestä rokista, ei edes kuulostanut vitun hirveältä.. vitsi vaan. Uskomaton albumi.. raskas.... vitsi vaan.. hyi vitty pearly queen
Pas mal les mêmes commentaires que pour l'autre album du même groupe eu précédemment. 6/10
Seems good, probably need a bit more time. Can easily see the rating go up to 4 eventually.
This is a very OK album. Though a bit long given the lack of really cracking tunes. 'Medicated Goo' is pretty great. Seems less than essential, a very also-ran album given the competition at the time, and it's not particularly original either. It sounds great and Steve's voice is amazing as ever. Um. Yeah. Better stuff was yet to come from Steve Winwood.
Traffic sound like one of those groups who split up then had seperate bouts of outrageous success. Not the case but this is a very tight album. Bloke got some serious soul in his voice. Trying to place this somewhere in the Country Music time line (I finished the Ken Burns doco btw the way - more on that later) but all I got to was r&b blues country psych rock
The album was a lot of fun. I will listen to it again. 4/5
If the genre surfing of the late 60's is your bag, boy do I have an album for you.
Traffic: I love “John Barleycorn”, a brilliant album I’ve had on vinyl since the 70’s. And the slew of songs that were staples on AOR (Album Orienrd Radio) back in the day. But the only song I knew from this album was “Feelin’ Alright”, which is brilliant, but I’ve always thought of Joe Cocker’s version as being definitive. I did pick up a Traffic hits CD a few years back, which added “You Can All Join In” and “Pearly Queen” from this album. Both are good songs, but more in a Blind Faith feel than what I consider classic Traffic. More of a blues feel. This version of “40,000 Horseman” is excellent, and the exception to the rule of this album. And I guess that’s the thing about this album. I can see where they’re headed, but they weren’t quite there yet. It’s good, but not sure I’d call this one essential. 3/5
I should probably be more forgiving given the age of this album. But I just can't with how much flute, saxophone, and random horns there is here. It's just distracting. Not that there's much to distract from here. It's a fairly generic '60s organ rock album. It's not bad, but, aside from a few interesting lyrical choices, there's nothing really here that stands out. Aside from the annoying foods and horns and such... Overall, a pretty disappointing listen.
Standouts: Feelin’ Alright, You Can All Join In, Pearly Queen, Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring, Vagabond Virgin, No Time to Live. 4/5
Sixties Brit Rock, a little uneven, tiring to listen to, a product of its time.
Picture that shrugging emoticon. That.
Jazzy feeling rock, fun inclusion of the flute
Not a fav
Kinda forgettable but not terrible
This album started off fairly strong but I think it tapered off towards the end. It’s decent rock music but nothing that really draws me in fully.
Blues folk rock. Un megahit. Un 4.
Folk rock. bah.
Otra banda sesentosa que desconocía. Rock relajado, country y con ciertos aires psicodélicos/progresivos de esos años. Buena para escuchar de fondo, trabajar y no pensar demasiado.
Really great album. Love the bluesy vibes and Steve Winwood’s soulful voice. Only thing that stops it from being perfect is the fucking organs…..what is it about late 60s / early 70s and fucking organs
Actually, very good
Die Gruppe löste sich nach diesem erst zweiten Album auf, was nach dem Hören verständlich wird. Mir gefällt das Debütalbum sehr gut, vielversprechende Ansätze, die sich mit diesem Album leider nicht mehr erfüllten.
Interesting and certainly cool but lacks killer hooks and clear hits and gets a bit muddly to the middle. There are plenty of cool moments, just enought to merit a 4, one thinks and one will keep listening to Traffic long after this counting exercise gets completed. But, LBH, there's a bit more flute than any rock record should have. Lord knows it could do with crisper, cleaner production. The English folk tradition was better done by Fairport. "Don't Be Sad" is best cut, but one also digs this original version of lower-key "Feeling Alright" and "Roamin' Thro' the Gloamin" (title alone is great). "Cryin' to be Heard" has a minor majestly, with its Procul Harum vibes and liturgical notes. Not sure if "Shanghai Noodle Factory," was a B-side, outtake or deluxe version add-on or what, but its groovy, mellow jam-bandy groove clearly should have been on the record, perhaps even the centerpiece. Winwood's voice has never been a personal fave, really. It must also be said that JBMD is undoubtedly better and Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys might be, too, certainly offers a better showcase for their alleged virtuosity.
This was a pretty standard 60s psychedelic/prog rock album and it had some good tracks (who knows what tomorrow, medicated goo). Don’t have much else to say but it’s hard to decide between a 3 and 4.
nice soft rock, very of the time with psychedelia very much present, overall doesn't stand out though
Sounds great
Solid album… Didn’t think anything was over the top right although it to be fair, was kind of distracted by what I was doing while I was on.
So I’m a fan of Traffic, but have never worked my way through all of their albums – but the bulk of the catalog that I’ve heard, I have enjoyed… They seem to be one of those bands that have a few outstanding tracks per album, so their goodness is spread across the catalog… I get that this was their 2nd album, but the songs seem to be all over the place – and I was partial to the sound on the debut album “Mr. Fantasy”… Looks like it was the clash between Dave Mason’s more pop orientation, and Winwood & Capaldi’s more jazz and blues influence – with mason eventually leaving… Regardless, there are a couple of gems on here – even if it really doesn’t flow like most albums… Liked “Feeling Alright” obviously, but also enjoyed “Roamin’ Thro’ The Gloamin’”, “Withering Tree”, with the best track on the album IMO being “No Time To Live”… Guess I’m a “Mr. Fantasy” & “Low Spark” kinda guy… Solid 2 for sure…
This feels like a weak album from a great band. I loved a lot of what I heard but it feels like less than the sum of its parts. First three tracks are all cool and different but don't really work for me together. I kept flipping between a weak 4 or a strong 3 but I've been giving mediocre rock albums a 3 in general and I think this is better than say War on Drugs or Foo Fighters. I'm looking forward to hearing their other albums on this list.
Overall this is a good album but not one that I would listen to regularly. There a good mix of blues, folk and jazz influence on here. I prefer the tracks sung by Winwood over those sung by Mason.
3/5. I do enjoy bluesy rock as much as the next guy, feel like if this was the first type of blues-rock I heard, it would be much higher rating but it doesn't feel it adds anything new to the genre. I enjoyed my listen for sure, guitar is best part of this album, and the woodwinds were a nice addition you don't see often, but not much else to offer. Best Song: Feelin' Alright, Pearly Queen, Roamin' Thru'
Reluctantly giving one extra because of one decent song. Most of the songs were very dated. Granted, they may have had some good impact in their day.
It treads a fine line between rock and hippie rock. Mulberry Bush is a bit out there (as well as some other later tracks), in addition to some of the lyrical content (Pearly Queen) is definitely late 60's hippie infused. Still, Feelin' Alright? is great and Cryin' to be Heard is also strong. Enjoyed, though a bit long by the end.
Gear: Hifiman Arya Mix: 🎧😘🤌 Musik: weitaus weniger experimenteller Progressive und mehr austauschbarer "Classic" Rock als erwartet und zu wünschen, Traffic gefallen mir auf "The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys" noch wesentlich besser Wertung: 😶🌫️😶🌫️(😶🌫️)/5
Traffic- kannte ich nicht: eine abwechslungsreiche Scheibe die einen in die 68iger zurückholt. Nicht schlimm aber eben auch nicht gut.
Rating: 7/10 Very good album overall. Really enjoyed the mix of rock, blues, and country elements. A lot of good guitar riffs and melodies. The album starts amazing with the first song and then loses some steam but always stays solid throughout. Favorite songs: You Can All Join In, Pearly Queen, Don't Be Sad, Who Knows Tomorrow May Bring, 40.000 Headman, Cryin' To Be Heard. Worst song: Vagabond Virgin.
I listened to a lot of classic rock in my teens and early twenties, but I'd never listened to Traffic until starting this list. I'd always meant to check them out, but never made it around to them. I reviewed John Barleycorn Must Die about a year ago, and I didn't care for it much, so I didn't have high hopes for this album. This album was a little bit better than John Barleycorn Must Die, but not by much. As far as late sixties rock goes, this was a pretty standard affair, with some folk and jazz influences tossed in. The keyboard playing was pretty good, and punched up some of the songs, but the rest of the arrangements weren't anything noteworthy. Some of the songs were pretty good, but the rest were pretty bland. I did enjoy "Vagabond Virgin" though; it had some echoey vocal effects that I really liked. "Feelin' Alright?" was pretty good too, but I think the Joe Cocker version runs circles around this one. I like Steve Winwood's pop songs from the eighties, but I feel like his singing talents aren't really showcased well on either of the Traffic albums that I've listened to. Overall, this album was fine. It wasn't bad, but I didn't think it was particularly good or noteworthy either. I don't think I'll be seeking out any more Traffic albums.
I had no idea they did Feelin' Alright? originally. That being said, Joe Cocker is way better.
Good album, some good songs
A good first outing for the group, but I still prefer The Low Spark of High-heeled Boys.
Mand, spand, vand, wuuuuh! Okay. Jeg nød det her. Kommer jeg til at huske den i fremtiden? - Nej, men jeg hyggede mig virkelig.
Late-60s rock som der kom så meget af. Ikke dårligt. Men heller ikke noget der vækker meget mere i mig end et Ecxel ark.
Overall pretty forgettable. Some interesting rock grooves with organ.
4 Feelin' Alright.
Classic band and album.
Fun album Standout songs: Pearly Queen Feelin Alright No time to live
Remarkably good for a band I've literally never heard of before. What, me heap kindness on early country?
Saxophon, Folk-Rock und eine homöopathische Pertion Blues und schon fühlt man sich in die späten 60er versetzt. Unbefangene Songs auf einem Album, dass zunächst unspektakulär startet. Aber nach der Single-Auskopplung „Feeling Alright“ wird es abwechslungsreich. „Vagabound Virgin“, „40.000 Headman“, „Crying to the Heard“ und das verrückte Stück „Here we Go Round..“ sind kurzweilig und sehr zur Wiederholung geeignet.
This just fucking slaps. It's like Kansas, but turned down to like and 8, rather than an 11. I was really worried the album would fall flat a bit as it went on, but it constantly surprised me and some of the back half was even better (not all of it). This is saved, added to playlists, and I can't wait to listen to it again.
This sounds very late-60s, perhaps unsurprisingly. I agree with the review on Wikipedia which says the alternation of simple songcraft and more proggy experimentation works well (though I was surprised to see that the best of the latter, Cryin’ To Be Heard, was written by the guy who wrote most of the former). Both styles have their strong moments, among a few weaker cuts too.
Yawn.
1. you can all join - 1 2. pearly queen - 1 3. dont be zad - 0 4. may bring - 0 5. feeling - 1 6. virgin - 0 7. roaming - 1 8. crying to be heard - 1 9. no time to live - 1 10. meanz to an end - 0 11. mulberry buzh - 0 12. i am uuhat i am - 0 13. tree - 1 14. goo - 0 15. noodle factory - 0
nope
If boomer rock made a generic pysch rock album this would be it. Just as bland and inoffensive as it gets. 4/10.
1968???
The first song is awful, but if you push past that the album becomes more experimental and you can hear the clear influence this album had on many other artists. 3.5/5.0: Very Good
interesting listen
It certainly is music!
Fine
Album 999 and sadly for traffic I'm now numb to this kind of music.
Snore. Idk I’m bored by many many of these albums… it’s been a while since I’ve heard something cool. I hope the next one is a 5 and not something boring or something I already know about…
Musically ahead of it's time, but not super interesting. Gives me the same vibe as Cream, but not quite as good without Clapton.
A good album without a doubt, but I didn't have any particularly strong feelings about any of the songs.
Don't be sad seemed a bit hokey. Can't say I loved it. In general the lyrics seem pretty simple. Overall, fun to listen to. Wouldn't add to my favorites
I'm just not a fan of this country-rock stuff, so it's hard to be objective. To me it just sounds like every other American jam band of the period. Yawn.
Steve Winwood led the charge for this by the numbers blues rock album. Seems somewhat by the numbers in this day and age but a solid history lesson for a force within the industry.
Hit & miss
Better than i feared going into it. Can't see a revisit though
Never listened to this whole album before. It’s a beautiful album, so reflective of its time - a cross between jazz, blues & rock
A pleasant but typical late 60's rock band. A little technical when they want to be, but not enough to hold my attention. Fun jams though.
Good funky blues. Strong grooves. Enjoyable.
Easy light classic rock. Nothing stands out as amazing, and only a few songs I’d add to a playlist. But it’s consistent.
Mid
Enjoyed
has nothing to do with this album, but there's a Chicago Traffic Jam Band that plays on street corners in Chicago. stuff like cubs games. xylophone rush covers and such. good stuff. This album reminded me of the band Chicago, so some search strings around the bands Chicago and Traffic lead me to CTJB.
I love some blues rock. Will probably turn this on to rock out sometime
So Joe Cocker stole their song, made it a star. I was not told. Uncool Joe.
Thought it was fine, not much else. Not sure it should be on the list.
Okay. No tracks stood out to me. Although I guess Feelin’ Alright makes me feel alright. This album sounds like one that would be playing in a used record store where the employee on duty is 10 or more years older than me.
Not bad, but nothing exciting. Gives me Clapton vibes, more straight ahead blues rock, not much else. I’m an 80s child way more familiar with Steve Winwood’s farty synth music than his guitar playing. I was also surprised that the 4 or 5 bonus tracks were more interesting to me than any of the album cuts.
I wasn’t familiar with Traffic, and I dug their sound. There’s some four and five star songs on here. Cut out the fat, and you’ve got a four star album.
As I was listening to this album, I kept thinking "these dudes have to be American." It's got that CCR, Three Dog Night, Lynyrd Skynyrd southern rock vibe. Apparently, they're British and their lead singer is "one of the most gifted interpreters of American music around..." It shows. The songs a little long, but most of them are lyric heavy. The high pitch guitar riffs fit in perfectly. I didn't know that "Feelin' Alright" was their song! I only knew the Joe Cocker cover. A big hell yeah to this album, muted southern rock as presented by a bunch of brits.
At its best, this album is a great example of that specific style of prog rock. You know, the one that is a bit more engaging, has lyrics that make sense and some folk elements, but apparently still counts as prog? And based on my limited knowledge, it seems to be an early example too, so a good choice for the list. But then there are some random unserious songs (it's a 60s rock album, after all), and some tracks that don't seem to really go anywhere like they aren't as thought through. Now that I think of it, that might have been the majority of the album. Still, it's kind of adorable, so I can't give less than four stars.
Not my cup of tea.
Side A was incredible, but Side B slowed down significantly.
Well, you have to get a dud every once in a while. I’ve never heard of Traffic before. I’ve definitely been in traffic before, but I’ve never listened to it. I got slightly disheartened when I saw this was yet another 60’s folk and psychedelic rock album. I just get so drained from these sometimes. And they take up so much of the list, so I get serious 60’s fatigue. This does little to aid that fatigue. Just another very simple and rather boring album that keeps me less than interested. There are some mildly interesting highlights on here, but it’s only short moments where I see potential peeking through. I like the usage of the flute on some songs, but the flute always sounds good with this kind of music. Jethro Tull proved that. I can also hear some of the blues influences that Led Zeppelin may have taken for their first two albums, but the influence is very minor. To me, some of these songs just sound like far less engaging Hendrix jams. Except Jimi released 3 albums before this that are way better. Electric Ladyland came out in the same month, so this is about as close to irrelevant in the psych rock space as you could get for the time. This does nothing to differentiate itself from every album that sounds the same. You would be best to avoid this. Rating: 4/10
Fine
Doesn’t really stand out much from anything else you already know from this era. I’m really getting burnt on all the late 60s/early 70s this list is feeding me.
3.5** I enjoyed this one a lot! It showcased a decent range of musical styles from a band that I’m not too familiar with
I like the psychedelic feel on a lot of the songs. 3.9*
Standouts: Feelin' Alright Excellent 4/5
I've always liked Winwood, even if his voice is a little hard to understand. But listening to this album, I feel like I don't "get" Traffic. My biggest notion of them is "Dear Mr. Fantasy," and this doesn't feel like that at all. The first three songs on the album, my first impression was... sloppy. Like, they all had ideas and could have gone through some more rehearsal time before they put this down on tape. After that, it started to pick up some, and the ideas started to gel more, but I shouldn't have to listen through three songs to get to something good. It just was not impressive to me.
Meh. I was excited to see the name Traffic come up but the album wasn't anything special. It's not bad mind you but other than Feelin Alright?, which was probably what had me excited before I started listening, I didn't find anything that really grabbed me.
Good enough album, but there are lots of better albums from the 60s. Honestly, it doesn't feel like that much of a standout, but for including the classic Feelin' Alright. Nice enough to hear, but I doubt I'll go out of my way to listen again. Standout tracks: Pearly Queen, Feelin' Alright.
Fun music. Nothing too remarkable. Good jammin
3.5/5
This is absolutely a psychedelic rock album released in 1968, England. It's not bad or anything, but remember the term "landfill indie"? Well, this is landfill psych. This list made me realize that the most over-saturated genre in musical history is psychedelic rock and it's not even close. Like a strong 2/5 or a weak 3/5, depends how I'm feeling tomorrow.
Interesting. That identity crisis of 60s influences - rock, blues, psychedelia, jazz, folk - hangs together okay, and it all sounds pretty good, but even after a couple listens there's nothing that stays with me like the greats of the time.
Si bien es cierto, combina las influencias del blues con el rock y el folk. Los arreglos son bastantes sencillos donde se cuentan historias cortas y precisas, la integibilidad de todo el disco es optima. Tiene una sonoridad muy estadounidense a pesar de ser británicos.
This really isn't what I was expecting to hear from a Traffic album. Nicely varied, some good tunes and I was expecting a great performance. Good stuff.
Not a terrible standard pop 60's album, but goes on about 20 minutes too long and nothing really stood out to me. That said, Medicated Goo is very strong. Sounds like it's from a different album.
The epitome of mid
Blind album and artist. Album started strong and then just kinda dragged in the 2nd half in my opinion. Definitely middle of the road for me and not something I would come back too. Still glad I tried it as always, that's the point of the project.
Meh
Meh
i was expecting a more classic 60s type album but this was way better. kind of like if King Crimson decided to be radio friendly for an album
cool
Interesting. I know Steve Winwood. I got Dave Mason confused with Mason Williams.
It just seems like fairly average 60s psychedelic rock.
Introduction: Released in 1968, "Traffic" is the second studio album by the British rock band Traffic. Comprising Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, and Dave Mason, the band blended various genres, creating a distinctive sound that incorporated rock, jazz, folk, and psychedelia. This album, often referred to as the "Mr. Fantasy" album due to its iconic opening track, showcases the band's musical versatility and experimentation. Lyrics: The lyrics on "Traffic" demonstrate a fusion of introspective themes and psychedelic imagery. Steve Winwood, the primary lyricist, crafts poetic verses that delve into personal reflections and existential musings. The opening track, "Heaven Is in Your Mind," sets the tone with its dreamy lyrics, inviting listeners to explore their inner thoughts. The lyrical depth is evident in tracks like "Dear Mr. Fantasy," where Winwood and Capaldi delve into the complexities of life and the elusive search for meaning. However, one potential drawback lies in the occasional vagueness of the lyrics, leaving room for interpretation but potentially alienating listeners seeking more direct narratives. Despite this, the poetic nature of the lyrics adds a layer of mystique to the album. Music: "Traffic" stands out for its musical diversity and proficiency. The album seamlessly weaves together rock, jazz, and folk elements, showcasing the band's instrumental prowess. Steve Winwood's soulful voice and multi-instrumental skills shine throughout the album, especially on tracks like "Coloured Rain," where his Hammond organ playing takes center stage. The dynamic interplay between the band members, particularly the jazz-influenced flute of Chris Wood, adds a unique texture to the music. The use of unconventional instruments, such as the sitar on "Dealer," reflects the band's willingness to experiment and push musical boundaries. The instrumental sections are both intricate and spontaneous, giving the album a sense of improvisational freedom. However, some may find the extended instrumental passages a bit indulgent, potentially detracting from the overall cohesiveness for those seeking more concise arrangements. Production: The production of "Traffic" is a testament to the era's evolving recording techniques and the band's willingness to embrace studio experimentation. The album's sonic landscape is characterized by a warm, analog feel, with a notable absence of overproduction. The decision to record much of the album live in the studio contributes to the organic and authentic sound that captures the essence of Traffic's live performances. However, the production does have its imperfections. At times, the mix can feel uneven, with certain instruments overpowering others. This may be a deliberate choice to emphasize the spontaneity of the recording process, but it can be a drawback for listeners who prefer a more polished sound. Themes: "Traffic" explores a range of themes, from introspection and self-discovery to societal commentary. The title track, "Mr. Fantasy," is a standout with its exploration of escapism and the desire to transcend the mundane. "Dealer" delves into the complexities of addiction, offering a poignant portrayal of the struggles associated with substance abuse. The thematic diversity adds depth to the album, inviting listeners to engage with its content on multiple levels. However, the lack of a cohesive overarching theme may lead to a somewhat disjointed listening experience. While the individual tracks excel in conveying specific ideas, a more unified thematic thread could have enhanced the album's overall impact. Influence: "Traffic" is a pivotal album in the late 1960s rock scene, influencing subsequent generations of musicians. The band's ability to seamlessly blend genres and experiment with unconventional instruments paved the way for the progressive rock movement of the 1970s. The album's impact on the psychedelic rock genre is evident in its creative use of studio effects and ethereal atmospheres. Despite its influence, "Traffic" did not receive immediate commercial success. However, its critical acclaim and subsequent cult following solidified its place in the annals of rock history. The band's willingness to defy musical norms and explore uncharted territories set a precedent for future artists seeking to push the boundaries of genre conventions. Pros and Cons: Pros: Musical Diversity: The album's fusion of rock, jazz, and folk creates a rich and diverse musical landscape. Instrumental Proficiency: Each band member's instrumental skills contribute to the album's overall excellence. Experimental Approach: The willingness to experiment with unconventional instruments and recording techniques showcases the band's artistic courage. Influence: "Traffic" left an enduring impact on the rock genre, influencing subsequent generations of musicians. Cons: Vague Lyrics: The occasional vagueness of the lyrics may alienate listeners seeking more direct narratives. Extended Instrumental Passages: Some listeners may find the extended instrumental sections indulgent, potentially detracting from the album's cohesiveness. Uneven Mix: The mix can feel uneven at times, with certain instruments overpowering others. Lack of Cohesive Theme: While individual tracks excel thematically, the album lacks a cohesive overarching theme, resulting in a somewhat disjointed listening experience. Conclusion: "Traffic" is a landmark album that captures the spirit of the late 1960s, showcasing a band at the height of its creative prowess. Its blend of genres, instrumental proficiency, and experimental approach make it a timeless piece of musical art. While it may have its imperfections, the album's enduring influence and critical acclaim solidify its status as a classic in the rock canon. For those willing to embark on a musical journey that transcends boundaries, "Traffic" remains a must-listen, inviting listeners to explore the depths of its poetic lyrics and intricate musical arrangements.
Enjoyed it until the end, then realized I was technically listening to the reissue tracks. Yeah, those I can do without. The original album was pretty decent, but it does start sounding a little monotonous so I don't know if I'd listen to only Traffic for a day.
Wunderbar vielseitig, verschiedene Genres. Nur unklar, ob ein Song tatsächlich so gut ist, dass er im Gedächtnis bleibt.
This has nothing on low spark or barley corn those are 4 and 3 star albums respectively. I feel like traffic are the rare case when the parts are greater than the whole. These songs are just o k only one release stands out... it's not the single
Probably incredibly forward thinking at the time and I like the idea but entirely forgettable for me.
Meh
Good listening!
"Traffic" by Traffic, released in 1968, is a psychedelic album that encapsulates the experimental spirit of the era. Featuring luminaries like Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi, the album is a journey through diverse musical landscapes. From the intricate instrumentation of "Dear Mr. Fantasy" to the bluesy undertones of "Feelin' Alright," the album showcases Traffic's musical versatility. The ethereal "Paper Sun" and the extended instrumental explorations in "Coloured Rain" further highlight the band's boundary-pushing approach. "Traffic" is a timeless classic that marries rock, jazz, and psychedelia. Its immersive quality and musical craftsmanship warrant a solid 3/5
This is the second Traffic record I've received, and that is two too many. There is nothing vital or essential about this at all. Some very inconsequential music.
B- You Can All Join In 3 Pearly Queen 3 Don't Be Sad 3 Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring 3 Feelin' Alright? 3 Vagabond Virgin 3 Forty Thousand Headmen 3 Cryin' To Be Heard 3 No Time To Live 3 Means To An End 3 Run of the mill 60s rock album.
Bland 60’s rock with pedestrian lyrics. Good compositions but it was very of the moment. Might be good to throw on as background music.
Not my favourite
Good to have on I background but not something I would ever listen to willingly
I don’t like Traffic
Rock suave y relajado. Muy de la época. Sin ninguna estridencia. Escuchable, sin más
Un buen álbum con tres o cuatro canciones estelares.
Eh..
There was one song that I recognized. The rest was just kind of there. It wasn't bad but wasn't good. I will round down.
Traffic is one of those bands I really like, they have a couple songs that are classics and I own a couple of their better albums (John Barleycorn.../...High Heel Boys), but I always felt there was something holding them back from being truly a great band. The early albums are good, but they also released several sub-par later records amongst many lineup changes. What elevates Traffic over other bands of the era is the sophisticated level of their musicianship. These were talented players and Steve Winwood and Dave Mason wrote some fine songs with Traffic (their second album) and their debut, Mr.Fantasy showcasing this best. Lots to love on this album with an eclectic mix of jazz, folk, rock and blues. A good, enjoyable listen!
It sounded like a Hendrix jam on one or two of those tracks, but it wasn’t Crosstown Traffic. It was only Traffic. Too bad.
Meh
El blues rock de Steve Winwood i cia començava a agafar embranzida. Havien de millorar-lo en posteriors treballs, però aquí la barreja poderosa d'arrels britàniques i sons nordamericans, juntament amb el talent de Winwood, Jim Capaldi i Dave Mason, arriba ja a quotes de qualitat molt rellevants
They are classics, but I was never as much a fan of Steve Winwood/Blind Faith or Traffic as Eddie V was
Nothing special. Easy to listen to, but probably wouldn’t seek out to listen to again. I would give it 2.5 stars if possible.
This record really highlights Traffic’s blend of jazz, folk, soul, and psychedelia. This was the last album they would release before their first breakup. It feels like a band on the verge of quitting in places. All the songs are strong, but the record lacks cohesiveness.
Favorite Songs: You Can All Join In Pearly Queen (love how the guitar "wanders" around your head) Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush This Album starts and immediately puts you in a great mood. Really calm 60s Rock, a couple of interesting songs but nothing mind-blowing.
Starts off with some decent guitar, forgets the instrument exists for about half the album, then picks back up with some notable licks. Feeling ho-hum on this one, maybe it’s my tastes/inclinations but most of the rock from this era feels homogeneous so anything that doesn’t punch above the noise is quickly forgotten
Great rock that I was unfamiliar with, except for the Feelin' Alright.
Surprisingly fresh 60s folk rock!
At times Winwood reaches the highs of Hendrix. At other times it almost sounds like kids music for adults; the opening track. It’s really not easy figuring out what Traffic was up to. Overall it’s not bad though - but it’s obvious that the members of the band were in some disagreement over the direction of the group.
# 141 : Fun easy listening piece. Good album, A hit or two, I like it
Traffic were an interesting band with an equally interesting history. In their last album before their initial dissolution, the band splits into a tale of two cities largely basing themselves on what was possible and what ended up becoming. The soul influence and pure rock and roll seesaw is what balances Traffic, bringing along realization amongst the familiar and shining a light towards the new. They'll be back soon enough. Favorites: You Can All Join In, Don't Be Sad, Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring, Feelin' Alright?, Vagabond Virgin, Cryin' to be Heard, No Time to Live, Withering Tree, Medicated Goo.
Competent blues rock
A fitting album for the year '68. Good sounding but not outlandish
Meh. Not impressed. Blends in with a lot of other early psych rock. Not a pain to listen to, but I didn’t need to hear it. Also Joe Cocker’s version of Feelin Alright is better.
Neat stuff classic 70’s jams
This is exactly the problem I have with late 60's early 70's music. This is the kind of music that makes me understand why when punk broke it was a revelation. This was the hardest for me to get through. So boring.
Some inspired, surprisingly exciting tunes here, it'd almost be memorable if it had some sort of charisma. To their credit, they're obviously trying very hard, there are some different styles and genres throughout the whole thing, but it just lacks personality.
Wow. No time to live is great. This album is good. 4/5
I've always found Traffic to be one of those bands best experienced by way of a greatest hits collection. They have some outstanding songs, which unfortunately are scattered among half a dozen or so albums. This album is like much of their discography, flashes of brilliance but with a dose of filler. The band's folk infused sound is soulful, earthy, a bit jammy, and amiable across the board. Always a solid listen. The tracks with Winwood on vocals are generally superior to Mason's, although "You Can All Join In" happens to be my favorite. Fave Songs: You Can All Join In, Roamin' Thru' the Gloamin' with 40,000 Headmen, No Time to Live, Pearly Queen, Means to an End, Feelin' Alright?
An album that has everything the sixties can offer, save for a hit single.
Traffic
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Good one
Always happy with Steve Winwood, this shit is straight up cool. 3/5
просто норм, если честно
Пожив в Европе, для меня это теперь очень плотно ассоциируется с наркотой
я ожидал полное говно, оказалось пободрее, но к концовке подзаебался
Aika tasapaksua ja yllätyksetöntä. Tykkäsin Shanghai Noodle Factory -biisistä, edes vähän jotain erikoista. Ei mene jatkuvaan kuunteluun, muttei ärsytä vaikka sattuisi joskus kuuntelemaan jotain Trafficin biisejä. En menisi keikalle, eikä oikein sovi lenkkimusiikiksi. Vaikea keskittyä kuunteluun ja jää vähän taustamusiikkitasolle.
Late 60s rock/folk. Not bad, but kind of bland.
Really great sounding album but over all only a couple great songs.
I was under the impression this was a 70’s soft rock album until I saw it was instead a 60’s soft rock album. However it does include the obligatory “weird 60’s song involving minors” which firmly dates it.
A great 60s album by a band id honestly never heard of - Steve Winwood bringing a great sound for nice casual listening.
Sorry, Traffic. There's a reason I've probably never heard of you.
Traffic’s first lineup was falling apart behind the scenes while this was being recorded, but hearing these songs you’d never know it: the band is tight and harmonious, their jazz and prog flourishes a joy to hear. Steve Winwood is one of the most soulful white boys in music for a reason.
An interesting album. Some of the lyrics were truly bizarre. I had never heard any of these songs which must predate the Traffic albums I did listen to quite a bit. It lacks most of what I think of as their signature style, but there is a kernel of the power band they would later become.
Dirty hippie, jam band music with a white soul. Great boomer music that the lazier generations won't be able to appreciate. Truly music from another time. They don't make it like this anymore for a reason.
Why would I want to “join in?” Everyone hates traffic. You’re stuck. You have no control. You’re going to be late. People are honking. Some jerk just drove up the shoulder to try to pass everyone. But we built up a totally car-focused infrastructure and lifestyle, and now we’re stuck with it. In spite of that I was “Feelin’ Alright,” but then the John Barleycorn woodwind solos returned on “Vagabond Virgin” and I got stuck in the gridrock. Most of it was fine though. (Traffic, not the traffic.)
Other than "Feelin' Alright?" this was just fine. There are lots of other 60s rock albums I would pick up before this album.
3.5. Liked this more than I thought I would.
With the #metoo movement bringing sexual exploitation to the forefront, a song like Vagabond Virgin is disturbing. I’m still not sure if i) the narrator was trying to get with the girl or if ii) the narrator is lamenting how the girl just wanted to be his fan and someone else took advantage of her. Regardless the intended message, it points out the stark difference in late 1960s culture where a thirteen year old could follow a band around. There was a popular public campaign that asked parents, “Do you know where your children are?” I don’t think that happens nearly as much today as it did then. These days the helicopter parent is a known fiber of our parenting fabric. Different times. I’ve read the lyrics to the song several times and I tend to think it was option 2.
Eeeuh ptff ché pas quoi dire, c’est cool mais pas tant
Stand out track - Feeling alright
Boomer rock, couldn't be bothered to listen to all of it on YouTube
Very solid, John barleycorn must die is better but still great stuff
Traffic is a band that doesn't need to be on the list more than once. Sure they made some moves in the 60's and 70's, but nothing that felt particularly notable. If we're to compare them to their Blind Faith counterpart, Cream's music is far better. Also this is such an odd collection of songs. It gets occasionally jazzy at times and feels like a melting pot of ideas: haphazardly throwing in whatever influences the band scrounges up for the sake of making something more interesting. This doesn't always work.
Muutama hyvä biisi ja loput täyteskeidaa.
Hilpeetä, ei kovin jääny muuta mieleen
not for me
Decent fun.
Really good album. Never listened to Traffic much before but was definitely missing out. Lots of the aspects similar to Cream and other major blues inspired rock bands.
6/10. Not too shabby
Steve Winwood before the synthesizers. This was just some boomer rock, easily listenable but not that good. 6/10
This has surprised me, I definitely hear the influence this band's sound must've had on music in general, especially some of their guitar riffs
Steve Winwood opened for a Petty on his last concert in Edmonton and he absolutely crushed it, so I have a soft spot for him. Mits is right though, this is pretty meh. But hey, at least it wasn’t Basement Jaxx!
2.4 meh
Great Rock album.
Lots of quality catchy tunes on this album. I think I accidentally listened to this one twice and enjoyed it both times. Outside my usual taste, glad this album was on the list!
А че не шоссе? Бля, какой же я даун 6/10
Honestly I cant truly remember how I feel about this even though it was just yesterday… I think it was just happening while I was doing other things. I’m not mad about it or anything but just not interested.
Traffic seems a greatest-hits-only band. I'll say it: for the *most part* they as a group were not good songwriters. There's a sound there, and I'll claim mostly or even solely due to Steve Winwood, but most of these songs are either poorly or oddly constructed; not enough catchy riffs or hooks. Notable exception being the single "Feelin Alright" which honestly Joe Cocker's version is better. "No Time to Live" is more of the overall sound I was hoping for, and has some nice parts but is a decent microcosm of the band overall. Nothing here is bad, just not grabbing me in any way. More of a late-60s sound that is fine in the background but for active listening doesn't go anywhere. Would much rather hear the 12 minute "High Spark of Lowheeled Boys" any day. 4/10 2 stars
Traffic has some very good songs but there really aren't any on this album. A handful of pretty good songs here but nothing to keep me coming back. Medicated Goo is very underrated
Boring
Well, Traffic rock. Loved it.
Some interesting bits, but didn’t excite me too much.
Folk rock. bah
Great Album, lots of varied styles of music. Every track enjoyable. Favourite tracks. No time to live and Crying to be Heard.
Boring boomer rock
Good songs but didn’t feel like a cohesive album
4.6/5
I have listened to Traffic but not really anything from this album. Steve Winwood is a force! However, not loving everything on this album. First standout for me was "Don't Be Sad". I really like the organ in "Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring". "Feelin' Alright" is a great song, I cant believe I have not heard it before (at least not intentionally). The following song sounds like a radio ad from the 70s, fidelity and quality is a lot lower-piano was nice in it I guess but it is a definite skip. I also didnt really love 40,000 headmen but I did like the following track Cryin To Be Heard, which sounds more like a tight jam session (which I really liked with organ and sax and some great drum performances). Medicated Goo is a jam too. I feel that the highlights on this are great but doesnt do the band enough justice. Lots of skips on this one though - I prefer some of the other Traffic albums. Maybe this was more historically significant and the history impacted the overall appreciation of the album.
Pretty good, beatles-esque but longer form songs with more soul and blues influence. I liked it fine but nothing jumped out at me.
For some reason I expected more. Couple classic songs. Enjoyed it.
Second Traffic album in this list. I'd argue neither are vital.
Rootsy and bluesy compared to the debut. Love the piano and winds playing.
Pub band
Solid
Not terrible
It's somehow not as bad as I thought it would be. Steve Winwood and a touch of hippie? Yuck. AND YET it's a decent listen. A 2.5 in my book but for beating my expectations I'll award a 3 star.
du vieux rock, boute psy, gospel at one point ? rien de fou 5/10
2+
3.5/5 I'll have to relisten. seems promising
Not to my liking but you can’t deny their talent and musicality.
Easy listening. A decent amount of songs I saved but a decent bit that were kinda forgetful. Rating: 3.9
boomer
Splendid stuff that.
Just not my jam
Some inspired, surprisingly exciting tunes here, it'd almost be memorable if it had some sort of charisma. To their credit, they're obviously trying very hard, there are some different styles and genres throughout the whole thing, but it just lacks personality.
Starts off very promising, but quickly gets boring. The longer more psychedelic efforts are just rubbish. Some good bluesy rock though
this is maybe THE genre / style of music which i just cannot care about no matter how "good" it is. i just have no interest for it.
So boring
High quality recording. Epitome of boomer rock.
A mix of psychedelic English whimsy and blues added on the side. They all look more smug than they should be. This is definitely nothing ground breaking. Probably great for posing with cream (if you'll pardon the pun) tea and pims on a village green while thinking you're scaring the "norms" - though it's definitely watered down cream. Best Tracks: Pearly Queen; Feelin' Alright; Medicated Goo
First listen to this album. Sounds good if somewhat dated. A bit of early Stones Free Jethro
This was a really solid blues/folk rock album. Though for some reason like a lot of other great albums has a very meh opening song. "You Can All Join In" is a fine song but nothing mind-blowing. They then follow it up with two of my favorite songs on the album "Pearly Queen" and "Don't Be Sad". "Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring" is another solid track and then you get into the really good stuff. "Feelin' Alright", "(Roamin' Thro' The Gloamin' With) 40.000 Headman", "Cryin' To Be Heard", "No Time To Live" and "Means To An End" are all great tracks. "Vagabond Virgin" is good too but not on the level of the other tracks I mentioned. I knew this album was going to be good just by looking at the members of the band and the other groups they were a part of. My only other criticism is at times this album can be a little obvious in the decisions it makes. Still it is really good but even some of the better tracks on here feel like they could have been made by plenty of folk/jazz/psych. rock bands from this era and some probably could have done it better. Still though it is good enough to be a 9/10
I love lately sixties music but this is dull and at times embarrassing. It really bugs me that these selctions come from the fucking BBC history of rock or some bullshit like that. Anyway, any of the below (not on this list) from roughly the same period are far superior or just a damn sight more interesting from the UK underground. The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Caravan (both self titled), East of Eden (Mercator Projected).
Looking back I never really enjoyed confontration and always tried to avoid it. But ive always had this little voice in my head which is intransigent and demands that truth be told, unfortunatly it is a small voice.
Average at best but what the hell's going on with 'vagabond virgin'???
I go down to the seafront in Weston-super-Mare sometimes and there's a pub garden with a microphone and amplifier set up the. Usually there's some guy playing covers to a backing track. Occasionally they're quite good, but more often than not there is someone playing dodgy covers, not up to the original and nothing to sing along to in the first place. There is usually a cluster of pensioners nearby who clearly just want to eat their basket of chips undisturbed by seagulls or guitarists, but are having a good moan about both. I bet Ken Bruce loves Traffic.
Turns out that even the middle of the road has a middle, this is it. 2.5
I got a Jethrow Tull and Almand Brothers vibe.
I'm impressed by this, from the very first notes the album is hooky and groovy. Occasionally the lyrics veer into eye rolling hippie stereotypes, but the vast majority was simply enjoyable. The one I recognized, of course, was "Feelin' Alright?", but there were other standouts for me, including "You Can All Join In" "Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring" and "Cryin' to be Heard." The bonus tracks made the album much too long but there were a couple good songs there too.
This album starts fairly strong but loses momentum about halfway through and peters outs.
Good and groovy but starts to wane for me.
This was a good 60s jam
They certainly bounce around quite a bit, style-wise (blues/jazz/psychedelic/proto-prog), probably to accommodate the different songwriters. At times it sounds like different bands and swapping singers doesn’t help. I’m less fond of the bluesy tracks, but the guitar solo (Dave Mason?) in “Pearly Queen” certainly grabs your attention. I like the sequence of songs that starts with Roamin…”, and I must admit that the piano that starts off “No Time to Live” sounds like it may have inspired “Fools Overture” by Supertramp.
The provenance of this group is very distinguished, especially for Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi. I respect their noodlings and experimentation from their blues based rock. As an aside, I have to wonder why all these White English bands from the 60s were so influenced by, and tried to incorporate Black American Blues into their sound? But I digress, although this is not my jam I see that these guys are pushing some good ideas out so this is a solid 2.5 rounded up because I can appreciate where they're going.
Rock, muy Beatles
This record made sense in the car, though after almost two listens I cannot remember details (second listen halted by a slightly dirgy song getting voted down in our commie collective). This sort of proto-prog, pre-Layla, earnest rock does have some mileage with me.
sorry, hate this white blues/fake soul tedium. could be any generic old dude wedding band. Joe Cocker sings it better. would rather listen to LA Traffic
pretty groovy
Mixing is very strange on You Can All Join In -- vocals are buried and the lead guitar is levitating above all else. Pretty forgettable song IMO. Pearly Queen is, on the other hand, a jam. Dusty sounding song with really nice guitar work and a psych outro in the vein of Hendrix. Good kush. Shanghai Noodle Factory is a jam in the weirdest of ways. I mean... yazz flute, stop-start, organ. What's not to love. This is a solid, but not mind-altering rock record from the 60s. This feels more pure blues rock in the vein of Seger and Clapton than say Hendrix. Some heaters on here (Pearly Queen, Shanghai Noodle Factory) and some solid middle of the road jams (Feelin' Alright, Cryin' to be Heard, most of the rest of the album). This is a 3 leaning 4 for me. Got me jamming, but not too much specific to go back for. Solid music to drink a beer in the garage to and reminisce on them good ole days.
This album just sounds great! Almost sounds like Grateful Dead in a way. Love the keyboard and the vocals. Never hit a low point in this album. Nice variety throughout the album. I would definitely listen to this one again.
Traffic shreds in the beginning of this album before it cools down before Feeling Alright, which I didn't know was by Traffic and is a jam. The whole album is some great rock with a little bit of trippiness sprinkled in. I really want some Medicated Goo. It sounds delicious and that song was a bop
Pretty solid. It was cool hearing MMJ cover Feelin Alright earlier this year live. Joe Cocker's version is loads ahead of this one though still imo. Mostly listened to this one as background music but had to pay attention to Shanghai Noodle Factory and that song was cool.
Easy-going, enjoyable, but The Who's done it better. Highlight: Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush 3,5/5
"And the biggest 'yikes' of the year award goes to..." *drumroll* "Traffic, with Vagabond Virgin!!! Thank you for entering the competition, Traffic, you were almost good until the pedophilia."
Meh. Classic Rock, most songs were enjoyable, but as a whole kind of bland.
honky-tonk beatlesque soft-rock? yes please
It's a pretty nice listen, but nothing too exciting. "You Can All Join In", "Pearly Queen", and "Feelin' Alright" were the best tracks. Middle-of-the-road music gets a middle-of-the-scale rating.
I really like Traffic because I've always felt they were unique and smart in their instrumentation and song craft. This self titled album was one I had placed on a list of music to check out and purchase years ago back before streaming had really taken off. I had forgotten about this and I'm glad I had the chance to check it out. Only really being familiar with John Barleycorn Must Die and onward, I was a bit surprised by how their sound had evolved. Dave Mason providing more psychedelic pop with Jim Capaldi and Steve Winwood focusing more on moody, introspective jamming. What I loved was hearing how these two dynamics (including voices) began to converge and take shape into places I didn't expect. It's a bit long winded, but this is a great collection of songs. For some reason this made me think of Robert Wyatt a little.
Good background music at work
There's only so mamyof these 70's bands I can listen to. Nicely crafted, I hear Bowie,The Doors, The Beatles, Jethro Tull, Creedance Clearwater Revival and so many other 70's influences in this. Not sure who influenced who, but it's all in here.
I never heard of them and I admit I came in skeptical, but this band captures a lot of what I love about 60s music: poetic lyrics, good vibes, harmonies, creativity, harpsichord… I enjoyed it!
I wanted to like it more because of their reputation, but this was “just” very acceptable rock, nothing really stuck with me. But now I know what Traffic sounds like!
Yeah it was alright, I thought it was quite a slow album throughout and didn’t get really good for quite some time but certainly has some good tracks.3/5
The songs are simply not there - so it’s one generic mush of a part psychedelic part folk and part jazz. I appreciate saxophone though now that I started to play the instrument - but a a record - meehh
Another hippie crap
Good album just lacked magic for me.
Un álbum sumamente interesante que se adelantó a las tendencias del rock fusión de las siguientes décadas. Con una duración precisa y canciones atrapante, el homónimo de Traffic es sin duda un imprescindible de la música.
has that that one song and a couple other decent ones
I can't come up with a reason to make this album 3 stars. Great guitar playing. Educated writing. It's good stuff.
I have never heard about Traffic more than a few words, and I don't think I listened to more than 1 or 2 songs. Now I'm in love with this album. It started so "standard", sounding like any other rock band from the '60s/70s, but it increased and doubled the bet on a strange (and familiar at the same time) mix of blues, classic rock, and a bit of experimentalism that really catches me. I hope to see more Traffic on the list since I got "John Barleycorn Must Die" some months ago, and it was far from the work I see here at this album.
Folky group hit home with this CCR lover.
Decidedly average 60's/70's rock with a fucking organ in it. Sheesh.
Some really good tunes, some really bad ones.
A weaker 4 perhaps, but a 4 nonetheless.
pretty nice album, with Winwood and co
I've always liked Traffic quite a bit, but not quite as much as my friend Mike who was in a band with me. Mike played keyboards and tried to sing like Steve Winwood. His favorite song to play was Low Spark of High Heeled Boys. One day Mike met this girl and fell in love. I can't remember her name but she was pretty wild. Mike would have threesomes with her and another girl and tell us all about it when we would get together for jam sessions. One night, Mike's girl showed up and hung out with us during our jam session. When she left to go get us some beer, Mike lashed out at our drummer, claiming he was flirting with Mike's girl and was planning to sleep with her. It put a damper on the whole evening and ultimately broke up the band. Mike got engaged to this girl but the morning of the wedding he called me up to tell me the wedding was canceled because they had gotten into a big fight and broken up. I haven't really talked to Mike much since then, I hope he's doing okay. Anyway, I've always liked Traffic but hadn't really listened to this album much. I honestly thought the song "Feelin' Alright?" was by Buffalo Springfield or CSNY - had no idea it was Traffic. This was good, but I think the following two albums - John Barleycorn Must Die and The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys - are better. Still, I'm giving it 4 stars.
One of the five best Brit bands of the era. Another case of almost too much individual talent and not enough room per album to showcase it. Solid delivery of a great product
Goed aan te horen, maar ook weinig spektakel!
Leuk bandje!
Niks op aan te merken.
Heu, dit is toch gewoon Eric Clapton? Terwijl volgens Wikipedia de zanger pas na uitkomen van dit album ging samenwerken met Eric.
Surprisingly good. Nice psychedelic solos, all tracks are good