Traffic - The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys ? Rare Original 1971 Record LP in NM
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The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys Studio album by Traffic Released November 1971 Recorded September 1971, Island Studios, London Genre Progressive rock, jazz fusion Length 41:05 Label Island Producer Steve Winwood Traffic chronology Welcome to the Canteen
(1971) The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys
(1971) Shoot Out at the Fantasy Factory
(1973)

The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys is the fifth studio 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 name of the album's title track 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 byJim 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 (1967). The LP is also notable for its die-cut cover.

The album was certified gold less than a year after its release in the United States, and eventually certified platinum in 1996.

Low Spark of High Heeled Boys was remastered and reissued with one bonus track on 19 March 2002.

Reception

Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic Robert Christgau (B)

Critical retrospectives on the album are generally positive. AllMusic was overwhelmingly approving in its 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." It commented that most of the songs are highly understated and require multiple listens to appreciate.

Track listing

Side 1
  1. "Hidden Treasure" (Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi) – 4:16
  2. "The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys" (Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi) – 11:35[nb 1]
  3. "Light Up or Leave Me Alone" (Jim Capaldi) – 4:55
Side 2
  1. "Rock & Roll Stew" (Ric Grech, Jim Gordon) – 4:29
  2. "Many a Mile to Freedom" (Steve Winwood, Anna Capaldi) – 7:26
  3. "Rainmaker" (Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi) – 7:39


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