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Remastered fantastic 1971 album many consider their best w/bonus single version of Rock & Roll Stew parts 1 & 2
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
1971's 'Low Spark Of The High Heeled Boys' saw an augmented Traffic line up dilegently working over the same ground as John Barleycorn and finding new sprouts of growth everywhere.
Winwood is in great voice, Chris Wood's flute & sax are used to perfection while the rhythm section's gentle but solid groove allows Capaldi, Winwood & Wood ample room to solo.
Standout tracks have to be the sinewous workout of the title track, the Capaldi sung 'Rock'N'Roll Stew' and the pastural beauty of 'Rainmaker' although that said none of the other tracks are below par and it is overall an excellent recording.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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It wasn't just the title track that made replacing my faithful old vinyl copy for CD version vital. After more than 30 years it's still a favourite album from Stevie & Co. From the jazzy free-wheeling "Low Spark" to the almost traditional pre-world "Rainmaker" this record is crying to be heard.
From a long time ago when I was a student, but not nostalgia - few groups have ever sounded this good.
From a long time ago when I was a student, but not nostalgia - few groups have ever sounded this good.
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys somehow captures or maybe even sums up what it feels like to be young, unique and creative and conveys that to the listener, when you listen to it you feel young and certain and empowered. The album is cosidered to be one of the highest moments in rock music and is one of those very few that still shine 40 years on.
I was 14 years old when I bought my first Traffic album and and went to see the band live at that unforgettable gig in the Fairfield Halls Croydon (welcome to the Canteen - the band played for three hours and there was something almost unreal happening), but I remain as mysteriously moved and enriched by this album now as I did then. The desparately sad death of Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood mean that whatever it was that happened back in the late 60's and early 70's with these truely creative musicians has passed for ever and even though John Barleycorn is also simply magical, here remains their finest work.
The title track and Many a Mile to Freedom are often stated as Traffic's best songs but everything on the album is special - this is one of the very few rock albums that will survive the test of time.
I was 14 years old when I bought my first Traffic album and and went to see the band live at that unforgettable gig in the Fairfield Halls Croydon (welcome to the Canteen - the band played for three hours and there was something almost unreal happening), but I remain as mysteriously moved and enriched by this album now as I did then. The desparately sad death of Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood mean that whatever it was that happened back in the late 60's and early 70's with these truely creative musicians has passed for ever and even though John Barleycorn is also simply magical, here remains their finest work.
The title track and Many a Mile to Freedom are often stated as Traffic's best songs but everything on the album is special - this is one of the very few rock albums that will survive the test of time.
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Bonus? tracks.
Why oh why do record companies insist on adding so called 'bonus' tracks to classic albums?
I would like to be able to buy a CD version of a well loved LP. Read more
I would like to be able to buy a CD version of a well loved LP. Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. A. Aley
Pleasant but low-powered follow up to a classic
This album is the next release on from "John Barleycorn Must Die", a true classic. This well-esteemed band, which at various times exhibited the full-on genius of Steve Winwood,... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Just Dave
low spark of high heeled boys ----- traffic
arrived promptly in good condition. an album I had on "tangled cassette". good to have it back again!
Published 24 months ago by john levey
Finest
This is simply the finest album ever recorded. From the opening track, the atmosphere just grows and grows.
Published on 2 April 2010 by B. Humphries
The title track is excellent
It captures the essence of the brilliance of Traffic, the whole band, not just Winwood - who is a consistently wonderful musician. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2006 by johnofcambridge
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