Traffic - Mr Fantasy

UMC/Island

£27.54

Format: 1LP
Catalogue No.: 7751254
Barcode: 0602577512544
Release Date: 14th May 2021
Genre: Rock

After Steve Winwood jumped ship from chart toppers The Spencer Davis Group and quit the bright lights in favour of the countryside and jam sessions with Jim Capaldi, Dave Mason and Chris Wood, in wake of these events Traffic were formed, it was Birmingham, April ,1967. Traffic began as a psychedelic rock group and diversified their sound through the use of instruments such as keyboards like the Mellotron and harpsichord, sitar, and various reed instruments, and by incorporating jazz and improvisational techniques in their music. Soon after in December 1967 Traffic would release Mr. Fantasy their debut Album on Island records. Rolling Stone called the album “one of the best from any contemporary group” and has become a staple on almost any best album poll from the 20th and 21st centuries!

Re-Issued individually from the phenomenal 2019 Traffic – The Studio Albums 1967-74 Boxset. Remastered from the original tapes, pressed on 180g heavy weight vinyl and artwork caringly overseen and interpreted, this album is a must for any newcomer or indeed, seasoned Traffic fan.

Tracklist:
Traffic - Mr Fantasy (1 LP Deluxe)
Side A
Heaven Is In Your Mind
Berkshire Poppies
House For Everyone
No Face, No Number, No Name
Dear Mr. Fantasy
Side B
Dealer
Utterly Simple
Coloured Rain
Hope I Never Find Me There
Giving To You