Traffic - The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys [Remaster]

Today: $9.98

Brief Description

Item#: 2571236
    For a complete description of this product, please click the product image.
UPC: 731454882729
 
People who viewed this also viewed
Cat Stevens - Greatest Hits [Remaster]
Today: $9.98
Compare at: $9.99
Our Savings: 0% off
Traffic - Welcome To The Canteen [Remaster]
Today: $9.98
Compare at: $10.99
Our Savings: 9% off
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin [Remaster]
Today: $12.02
Compare at: $13.99
Our Savings: 14% off
Fleetwood Mac - Greatest Hits
Today: $13.85
Compare at: $18.98
Our Savings: 27% off
Various Artists - Now That`s What I Call Music 31
Today: $13.03
Compare at: $17.99
Our Savings: 28% off
 
Artist:
Traffic
See Also:
Who (The) Winwood, Steve Mason, Dave Capaldi, Jim Kinks (The)
Description:
Originally released on Island (9180).
Traffic: Steve Winwood (vocals, guitar, piano, organ); Jim Capaldi (vocals, percussion); Rick Grech (violin, bass instrument); Chris Wood (flute, saxophone); Jim Gordon (drums); Rebop Kwaku Baah (percussion).
Recording information: Island Studios, London, England (09/1971).
THE LOW SPARK OF HIGH HEELED BOYS was a big change from the quiet, largely acoustic flavor of Traffic`s reunion album JOHN BARLEYCORN MUST DIE. Although the gentle opening track, "Hidden Treasure," and the meandering, mellow closer, "Rainmaker," were in keeping with the pastoral vibe of the previous record, sandwiched in between those are several increasingly aggressive and lyrically sour songs about that evergreen topic--life in a rock & roll band.
The venality of the business gets a workout in the 12-minute title track, a slow-building jazz-rock groove that starts with a sense of quiet menace and ends with a pealing, distorted guitar solo, with one of Steve Winwood`s most impassioned and lengthy organ solos at the song`s heart. "Rock & Roll Stew" and Jim Capaldi`s sneering putdown "Light Up or Leave Me Alone" are even more forceful, with only the groovy ecological message of "Many a Mile to Freedom" lightening the mood. Even that song rocks harder than anything on JOHN BARLEYCORN MUST DIE, though, and that extra hint of power is likely what helped make THE LOW SPARK OF HIGH HEELED BOYS Traffic`s most commercially successful album in the United States.
Track Listing:
  • DISC 1
    1. Hidden Treasure
    2. Low Spark of High Heeled Boys, The
    3. Light up or Leave Me Alone
    4. Rock & Roll Stew
    5. Many a Mile to Freedom
    6. Rainmaker
    7. Rock & Roll Stew Parts 1 & 2 - (single version, bonus track)
  • Album Information

    Release Date:
    03/19/2002
    Type:
    Performer
    Genre:
    Rock & Pop
    Subgenre:
    Psychedelic
    Label:
    Island Records (USA)
    Producer:
    Steve Winwood
    Catalog Number:
    548 827
    Original Release Year:
    1971
    # of Discs:
    1
    SPARS Coding:
    AAD
    Studio/Live:
    Studio
    Mono/Stereo:
    Stereo

    Portions copyright 2005 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.

     

    Customer Reviews

    Overall Rating: 5

    Rating

    Anonymous from aurora/colorado/usa, Feb 1, 1900

    Delivered in a very timely manner and in excellent condition. Kudos to the "O".

    Was this review helpful to you? 0 0 Flag this
     

     

    ??

    Sponsored Links


     
    Back to top
     
     
    People who bought this also bought
    Microsuede Duvet Cover Set
    Today: $49.99
    Compare at: $79.99
    Our Savings: 38% off
    Traffic - Welcome To The Canteen [Remaster]
    Today: $9.98
    Compare at: $10.99
    Our Savings: 9% off
    Ultra-soft/ Heavyweight German Flannel Sheet Set
    Today: $49.99
    Compare at: $185.95
    Our Savings: 73% off
    Back to top
    Your recently viewed products
    Serta Eco-friendly 2-inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper
    Today: $84.99
    Compare at: $169.99
    Our Savings: 50% off
    Vista 5-position Reclining Chair
    Today: $102.99
    Compare at: $199.99
    Our Savings: 49% off
    Contemporary 41-inch Media Storage Tower
    Sale: $75.99
    Was: $79.99
    Compare at: $118.46
    Our Savings: 36% off
    Back to top
    Sign Up For Omail
     
    Be the first to receive exclusive discounts and coupons in our email newsletter.
     
    Click Here to Sign Up
    Wounded Warrior
    Sign Up for Club O
    Family Bailout - Click Here