"Mr. Fantasy" is a debut album by an English rock band called Traffic. The album was released in December 1967. Formed in Birmingham, the band consisted of Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, and Dave Mason.
The music style presented in "Mr. Fantasy" leans towards psychedelic rock and folk-rock. With the band members sharing songwriting and vocal duties, the album brought to the table a unique blend of different musical influences, from jazz to pop, blues, and soul.
The initial release of the album covered the UK market only, and the U.S. version was released later with a different running order, slightly different titling as "Heaven Is in Your Mind", and a couple of song substitutions. It's essential to note that the U.S. version included the popular single 'Feelin' Alright?', which has since been covered by several artists.
Despite certain challenges faced by the band during the recording, "Mr. Fantasy" garnered considerable acclaim. Critics especially praised its experimental nature and the band's ability to explore and blend distinct music styles. Some of the notable tracks include 'Dear Mr. Fantasy', 'Heaven Is in Your Mind', and 'No Face, No Name, No Number'. Particularly, 'Dear Mr. Fantasy' has remained one of Traffic's most popular songs.
