Mr. Fantasy – Traffic – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Traffic’s 1967 debut, ‘Mr. Fantasy,’ is a keystone in the British psychedelic rock canon. The album finds Steve Winwood, Dave Mason, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood navigating the shifting tides of late ’60s musical exploration with remarkable dexterity. From the swirling organ of ‘Dear Mr. Fantasy’ to the bucolic whimsy of ‘Heaven Is in Your Mind,’ Traffic’s genre-blurring approach weaves blues, jazz, and folk into a cohesive, mind-expanding tapestry. The band’s willingness to embrace improvisation and odd instrumentation—flute, sitar, Mellotron—infuses each track with a sense of discovery that feels as fresh today as it did over 50 years ago. ‘Mr. Fantasy’ isn’t just a period piece; it’s a document of restless creativity, brimming with ideas that would ripple through progressive and psychedelic music for decades. For vinyl collectors and rock aficionados, this album offers both historical weight and sonic delight, capturing a band at the height of their youthful invention. It’s a record that rewards deep listening, inviting you to step into a world where boundaries blur and musical possibility reigns.

Track List:
1 – Heaven Is In Your Mind – 4:18
2 – Berkshire Poppies – 2:56
3 – House For Everyone – 2:03
4 – No Face, No Name And No Number – 3:32
5 – Dear Mr. Fantasy – 5:33
6 – Dealer – 3:11
7 – Utterly Simple – 3:17
8 – Coloured Rain – 2:42
9 – Hope I Never Find Me There – 2:07
10 – Giving To You – 4:18