Rare Traffic Orig UK Vinyl LP 'Low Spark of High Heeled Boys' Winwood Folk Rock
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17
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£ 17
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Mar 3, 2013
Sold Date
Feb 24, 2013
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£ 5
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Description
Very rare chance to own a seminal rock classic on the original vinyl, sounds amazing, the way it was meant to be heard! On Island Records [the gorgeous palm tree island label] from 1971, catalogue no. ILPS 9180. This is the issue with the cut sleeve [see picture] outer and inner, which means there are more edges. The record is still in very good condition, some visible marks which don't affect the playing. The sleeve shows some signs of ageing, mainly at the edges - one very tiny tear on the spine and area where the cellophane has started to disengage from the cardboard - hence the low start price. Inner sleeve has some folding and ageing too.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys is the sixth album by English rock band Traffic, released in 1971. As with other Traffic albums, The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys featured different forms and offshoots of rock including jazz rock, progressive rock, as well as classic rock and roll. The title of the album was suggested by the actor Michael J. Pollard. The album features the hit "Rock & Roll Stew" and the FM hit, "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys." This is the only original Traffic album to feature two lead vocals by Jim Capaldi ("Light Up Or Leave Me Alone" and "Rock & Roll Stew"). His only other unaccompanied vocal on a Traffic studio album was "Dealer" from Mr. Fantasy.Reception
Critical retrospectives on the album are generally positive. Allmusic was overwhelmingly approving in their assessment, praising the variety brought by the non-Winwood/Capaldi compositions and the power of the lengthy title track, and claiming the album "marked the commercial and artistic apex of the second coming of Traffic". In addition, Robert Christgau commented on the band's growth from previous efforts, stating that while the group is "devoid of intellectual thrust," they're "onto something," and "when it works, it suggests a nice paradox--relaxed and exciting at the same time." Pop Matters offered yet another viewpoint, calling it "an album that’s easy to listen to over and over, but one that seldom shows up on “best of” lists." They commented that most of the songs are highly understated and require multiple listens to appreciate.
Track listing
All songs written by Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi unless otherwise noted.
Side One:
1. "Hidden Treasure" – 4:16 2. "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" – 12:10 3. "Rock & Roll Stew" (Ric Grech, Jim Gordon) – 4:29
Side Two:
1. "Many a Mile to Freedom" (Steve Winwood, Anna Capaldi[4]) – 7:26 2. "Light Up or Leave Me Alone" (Jim Capaldi) – 4:55 3. "Rainmaker" – 7:39
Personnel
Steve Winwood – lead vocals (except on "Light Up or Leave Me Alone" and "Rock & Roll Stew"), guitar, piano, organ Chris Wood – saxophone, flute Jim Capaldi – percussion, lead vocals on "Light Up or Leave Me Alone" and "Rock & Roll Stew", backing vocal on "Rainmaker" Ric Grech – bass, violin Jim Gordon – drums Rebop Kwaku Baah – percussion Mike Kellie – drums on "Rainmaker" Cover art:Tony Wright
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