album · November 1, 1971
The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys
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The 1971 album "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" captured Traffic at a creative peak, moving away from earlier psychedelic leanings towards a more jazz-inflected, improvisational sound that would define their later work.
- The album was recorded in the band's own studio, Xenon, in the basement of Winwood's home injaro, Switzerland.
- Bassist/vocalist Ric Grech, who had recently left Family, was a member of Traffic at the time of this recording.
- The album reached #3 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US.
Traffic was a British rock band founded in 1967 by Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, Dave Mason, and Jim Gordon. They were known for their eclectic blend of rock, jazz, and psychedelic music. The 1971 release of "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" found the band at a pivotal point, with Winwood and Capaldi solidifying their leadership.
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