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Although there are a few Traffic compilations on the market, this 2005 two-disc set, puts them to shame, with 30 essential tracks that span the British band's initial run from 1967-1974. (Core members Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi revived the Traffic name briefly in the 1990s.) From the Eastern-tinged psychedelic rock of "Paper Sun" and "Hole in My Shoe" to the R&B-leaning pop of "Something New" and the soul jam of "Dream Gerrard," all of the group's finest songs are here.
The work done between '68 and '71 is Traffic's most enduring legacy. During these years, when the ensemble wasn't breaking up or shifting personnel, they melded folk, jazz, and rock into a brilliant amalgam. The key elements of group--Winwood's plaintive vocals and melodic organ lines, Capaldi's tight drumming, and Chris Wood's dynamic woodwind embellishments--are present throughout this excellent collection, which is a must for anyone seeking a thorough overview of Traffic.
Traffic: Dave Mason (vocals, guitar, sitar, Mellotron, bass guitar, tambora); Chris Wood (vocals, flute, saxophone, organ, percussion); Steve Winwood (vocals, piano, harpsichord, organ, bass guitar, percussion); Jim Capaldi (vocals, drums, percussion); Rick Grech (violin, bass instrument); David Hood, Rosko Gee (bass instrument); Jim Gordon , Roger Hawkins (drums); Rebop Kwaku Baah (congas, bongos, timbales).
Liner Note Author: Scott Schinder.
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Gold Music | List Price | $20.92 (You save $6.03) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Art Rock, Psychedelic | | Label | Island | | Orig Year | 2005 | | All Time Sales Rank |  11074  | | CD Universe Part number | 6884982 | | Catalog number | 000501102 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Jul 26, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Jimmy Miller; Steve Winwood; Chris Blackwell; Traffic; Bill Levenson (Compilation) | | Personnel | Jim Gordon
Roger Hawkins - drums
Dave Mason - vocals, guitar, sitar, Mellotron, bass guitar, tambora
Steve Winwood - vocals, piano, harpsichord, organ, bass guitar, percussion
David Hood
Chris Wood - vocals, flute, saxophone, organ, percussion
Jim Capaldi - vocals, drums, percussion
Rick Grech - violin, bass instrument
Rosko Gee - bass instrument
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Gold Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Traffic Gold
I recently purchased this two CD set because I could tell from the cover layout that it was done by the same people who did the Cream Gold twin pack. The Cream, as well as these two CD's, have been remastered quite well. I have a MFSL gold copy of Low Spark and I think this one sounds better than the MFSL.
You should find just about all the Traffic songs you are looking for in this set, all the better know ones are here as well as a good bit of older Traffic tunes. I would recommend this set to anyone who likes Traffic, I doubt you will be dissatisfied.
Submitted by Bobby (Westfield, MA, U.S.A.)
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I heard Traffic a couple of years ago and i knew all about Blind faith. But somehow i forgot about them(can`t understand why and how) until i bought this compilation this summer. After listening to the whole thing i was totally blown away. This is probably one of the best bands from the 60s and 70s. I just love this cd and i can`t stop listening to it.
Submitted by Johan (Gothenburg,Sweden)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No A TRUE GREATEST HITS PACKAGE
ALL THE HITS AND IMPORTANT SONGS ARE HERE. ANYTHING ELSE IN THEIR CATALOG REALLY IS FILLER. "BARLEYCORN" AND "LOW SPARK" TUNES ARE THE ABSOLUTE ZENITH FOR THIS BAND. GET THIS ASAP - NOT TO BE MISSED!!!
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