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 01. "Heaven Is In Your Mind" 02. "Berkshire Poppies" 03. "House For Everyone" 04. "No Face, No Name, No Number" 05. "Dear Mr. Fantasy" 06. "Dealer" 07. "Utterly Simple" 08. "Coloured Rain" 09. "Hope I Never Find Me There" 10. "Giving To You" 11. "Paper Sun (Single Version / Mono)" 12. "Dealer (Mono Version)" 13. "Coloured Rain (Mono Version)" 14. "Hole In My Shoe (Mono Version)" 15. "No Face, No Name, No Number (Mono Version)" 16. "Heaven Is In Your Mind (Mono Version)" 17. "House For Everyone (Mono Version)" 18. "Berkshire Poppies (Mono Version)" 19. "Giving To You (Album Version / Mono)" 20. "Smiling Phases (Mono Version)" 21. "Dear Mr. Fantasy (Mono Version)" 22. "We're A Fade You Missed This (Mono Version)"
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 | | Description: | Riding fairly high on the success of their singles, the band, whose members included Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood, Chris Wood, and Dave Mason, released its 1967 debut LP, which also soon shot up to the number 16 slot on the UK albums chart. Aided by their use of unusual instruments (Winwood played the organ, Wood played flute and Mason the sitar) they created a hybrid of pop / blues rock with a sound that was somewhat unique for the time and which soon made them international superstars. - =REMASTERED INCL.BONUS TRACKS, ORIGINAL ARTWORK=24 bit remastered reissue of the 1967 debut by this legendary British psych/ prog rock group that featured Steve Winwood, Dave Mason & Jim Capaldi as members. As a bonus, it includes all 12 tracks from the original U.S. mono album, 'Paper Sun', 'Dealer', 'Coloured Rain', 'Hole in My Shoe', 'No Face, No Name, No Number', 'Heaven Is in Your Mind', 'House for Everyone', 'Berkshire Poppies', 'Giving to You', 'Smiling Phases', 'Dear Mr. Fantasy' and 'We're a Fade You Missed This'. 22 tracks total. Also features the original cover art. 1999 release.Originally released in 1967.
Remastered + 12 bonus tracks.
Original UK stereo album: Tracks 1-10
Original US mono album: Tracks 11-22
"Mr. Fantasy" on CD by Traffic, released by Island, is a cornerstone of late-1960s British rock and one of the most imaginative debut albums of its era. Fusing psychedelic rock, rhythm & blues, jazz-tinged improvisation and touches of folk, the record captures a band pushing song-oriented pop into more adventurous, atmospheric territory. Lush organ lines, shimmering guitars and expressive woodwinds are paired with introspective lyrics and striking melodies, giving the album a dreamlike yet earthy character that still feels fresh. This CD edition presents the album in a convenient, durable format that allows the detailed arrangements and dynamic shifts to come through clearly, from gently textured ballads to freer, exploratory passages. "Mr. Fantasy" is ideal both for listeners discovering Traffic for the first time and for long-time fans who want a focused, album-length journey into the band's early sound.
Traffic were a seminal British rock band formed in the late 1960s, best known for their inventive blend of rock, soul, jazz and folk elements. Built around the songwriting and multi-instrumental talents within the group, they moved fluidly from concise, hook-laden songs to extended, improvisational pieces. Over the years, members of Traffic went on to be associated with respected projects and collaborations, and the band's work has influenced generations of rock and jam-oriented artists. Island, the label behind this release, is one of the most important independent-minded record companies to emerge from the UK. Known for giving artists creative freedom and for curating a distinctive, international roster, Island has played a crucial role in bringing innovative rock, pop and other genres to a worldwide audience. With "Mr. Fantasy," Island captures a formative moment in its own history as a champion of boundary-pushing music. | | | No. of tracks: |
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