Traffic - Low Spark of High Heeled Boys
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Free Music Review: A Time to Soar
Hit: 5 Stars
First released in November 1971: "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" is the Most Popular Release by this Great Band. The Nucleus of: Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi & Chris Wood are here with assistance from Ric Grech, Jim Gordon & Reebop Kwaku Baah. The opening cut: "Hidden Treasure", is a Acoustic gem with the Flutes of Chris Wood, gliding over Steve's, Heartfelt Vocals. "Treasure" is an Amazing Tune that crosses Lines between Folk & Jazz, it sounds Much Better on this Re-Master, the Bass is More Fully Defined than the LP. The Title Cut, might be the Best Merger of Rock & Jazz, featured on ANY Record. The Piano explores many moods, and the Percussion & Sax, just seem to Fly here, this is an Mature piece of music that got the Most attention on FM Radio of all the tracks on this Record, and it deserves the Praise it has Gotten of the Years.
"Light Up" is Jim Calpaldi's, Showcase and it is the closest thing here to R & B. Jim's, in Fine Voice here and this was Popular in Dance Clubs in the UK, back in the 80's (In a much Longer Mix). "Rock N' Roll Stew" was a Single ( And the Full Single version is a Bonus Track, with the seldom heard Part 2 included ). Again, this One has Jim on Vocals and is considered the "Rock Number" of the Bunch it's Punchy & Good. "Many a Mile To Freedom" is almost a return to the Band's sound of 67-69, gentle guitars and Chris Wood's Flutes set the tone, and Steve shines again on an Fantastic Vocal here. "Rainmaker" wraps things up, and like the opener: "Treasure", this Great Record, closes out the way it Began with Folk & a Touch of Jazz and Lot's of Style. To List the Best Records of the 70's: "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" would be in the Top 20...One of the Greats...Re-Mixed, and sounding better...Five Stars !!!
Free Music Review: Some Of This Is Excellent
Hit: 4 Stars
The title cut is excellent. Rainmaker is excellent. The rest of this album feels like filler. And what was the big deal about Rock & Roll Stew? Why did it get played so often in the 70s?Free Music Review: "Many A Mile To Freedom" but a short click can get you the remaster W/a bonus!
Hit: 5 Stars
As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various music supplies and recordings from the 60's and 70's.
Released in February 1971, "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" would enthrall the listener for the duration of the forty-minute journey. It wasn't another record to play but one to study, digest, and rarely file away.
From the opening notes of the beautiful "Hidden Treasures" Traffic had captured our attention. As they commandeered the ride, nobody was looking to escape. The title track is twelve minutes but the message lasts forever. Remember the first time the lyrics hit you between the eyes without warning?
The percentage you're paying is too high priced
while you're living beyond all your means.
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
from the profit he's made on your dreams.
"Rock And Roll Stew" changes the direction. The tune is upbeat and full of power and passion. With a great mix, you can enjoy Winwood's tremendously tasty guitar.
"Many A Mile To Freedom" isn't only track four of the recording but one of the most overlooked songs of the era. The lyrics are delivered with the skill of a master artisan and the music blends flawlessly. If your original vinyl copies had holes in the grooves, you were not alone!
"Light Up Or Leave Me Alone" is well constructed. The musicianship is clearly detected. Although Dave Mason wasn't part of the session, the band took anything but a defeatist attitude.
"Rainmaker" unfortunately is the finale. The lyrics and music seem to create majestic visions. Listen intently to understand how Chris Wood enhances the recording.
The remaster with the bonus track gives you the single version of "Rock And Roll Stew." Call it a midnight snack after a 5 Star meal.
Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"
Free Music Review: Low Spark, high marks
Hit: 5 Stars
Always a pleasure to listen to. This is an album which ages gracefully, and the instrumentals are always a pleasure. Those guys really were wonderfully musical and extremely talented.Free Music Review: Original Albums
Hit: 5 Stars
Ever order a "Best of..." or "Greatest Hits of..." album or set and found yourself totally bummed out. Some musicians seem to produce albums that are more like works of art that can be only viewed/heard in their entirety. In cutting them up and reeditting, they loose too much. There are a lot of examples and this album I believe is one of them. If you want "Traffic" as part of your classic rock music library, buy this album.