Traffic - The Last Great Traffic Jam

Artist:

Traffic

UPC:

827969768822

See Also:

Who (The) Winwood, Steve Mason, Dave Capaldi, Jim Kinks (The)

Description:

Traffic: Steve Winwood (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Jim Capaldi (vocals, drums); Mike McEvoy (guitar, keyboards); Randall Bramblett (woodwinds, keyboards); Rosko Gee (bass guitar); Walfredo Reyes (percussion).
Additional personnel: Jerry Garcia (guitar).
As a matter of course, one wants to despise records like this. Part of a legendary band reunites 20 years after its dissolution and the death of a founding member (Chris Wood) -- reminiscent of the Who, whose numerous reunions are simply despicable -- and hits the road with audio and video gear in tow for an "historic" tour. In the case of what was left of Traffic -- Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi -- this isn`t the case with their 1994 reunion. Last Great Traffic Jam, a dual disc (actually a double-disc package consisting of two CDs` worth of material, a DVD of concert footage, and historical artifacts (a hodgepodge of photos and bios, etc.)), offers a document that`s worth hearing. The pair hired keyboard giant Randall Bramblett, who also plays saxophones and flute, percussionist Walfredo Reyes, and guitarist/bassist Mike McEvoy. The result is a live Traffic album: the band`s best tunes played exceptionally well, and at times even inspired, such as on Bramblett`s saxophone solo on "Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys," or Winwood`s guitar break in "Dear Mr. Fantasy," or the soulful versions of "Walking on the Wind" and the rip-up of "Glad." The DVD is no great shakes and it would have been preferable just to have the CDs, but it`s a small complaint. This is solid. ~ Thom Jurek

Track Listing:

DISC 1:

1. Pearly Queen
2. Medicated Goo
3. Mozambique
4. 40,000 Headmen
5. Glad
6. Light up or Leave Me Alone

DISC 2:

1. Walking in the Wind
2. Low Spark of High Heeled Boys, The
3. John Barleycorn (Must Die)
4. Dear Mr. Fantasy
5. Gimme Some Lovin`

Album Information

Release Date:

11/08/2005

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Art Rock

Label:

Legacy

Catalog Number:

97688

Original Release Year:

2005

# of Discs:

2

Studio/Live:

Live

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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