Traffic are an English rock band formed in 1967, led by Steve Winwood with Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood and Dave Mason among key early members. They blended rock, soul, folk, psychedelia and jazz-rock across studio and live records from the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Signature tracks and highlights discussed in the reviews include "Dear Mr. Fantasy", "Feelin' Alright?" and the albums Mr. Fantasy and John Barleycorn Must Die. The group is widely noted for long live improvisations and a mix of jazz, soul and folk elements.

DeBaser's reviews celebrate Traffic as a versatile English rock band led by Steve Winwood. Critics highlight their blend of soul, jazz-rock, folk and psychedelia across studio and live records. Standout albums discussed include Mr. Fantasy and John Barleycorn Must Die. Live albums and long improvisations are frequently praised.

For:Fans of 60s-70s psychedelic, folk-soul, jazz-rock and classic rock

 One of the most beautiful albums of the 60s.

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 This ambiguous character, inviting and repelling, must have also captured the imagination of Traffic, who in 1970 picked up one of the countless versions of the folk song "John Barleycorn (Must Die)" to transform it into one of the most inspired acoustic ballads ever

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 They are playing - all together - as if they want to tell you something.

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