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Traffic (Traffic album)

by Traffic

Released: September 20, 1968

Folk rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Traffic" is the second studio album by the English rock band Traffic, released in 1968. It marked the last album recorded by Traffic before their initial breakup. The album was issued by Island Records in the United Kingdom (ILPS 9081T stereo) and by United Artists in the United States (UAS 6676 stereo).

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The album showcases Traffic's diverse musical influences, blending…

The album showcases Traffic's diverse musical influences, blending elements of rock, jazz, and folk into their distinctive sound.

Tracks like "Feelin' Alright?" and "You Can All…

Tracks like "Feelin' Alright?" and "You Can All Join In" highlight the band's adeptness at crafting catchy melodies with intricate instrumental arrangements.

It continues to be celebrated for its musical…

It continues to be celebrated for its musical innovation and the lasting impact Traffic had on the rock music landscape of the late 1960s.

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Essential Tracks

You Can All Join In

Tracks like "Feelin' Alright?" and "You Can All Join In" highlight the band's adeptness at crafting catchy melodies with intricate instrumental arrangements.

Feelin' Alright?

Tracks like "Feelin' Alright?" and "You Can All Join In" highlight the band's adeptness at crafting catchy melodies with intricate instrumental arrangements.

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Reception

Peaking at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart and reaching number 17 on the Billboard Top LPs chart in the United States, "Traffic" was a significant commercial success for the band. "Traffic" remains a critical part of the band's legacy, capturing a moment when they were at the height of their creative powers before their temporary disbandment.

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Legacy

"Traffic" remains a critical part of the band's legacy, capturing a moment when they were at the height of their creative powers before their temporary disbandment.

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The Complete Album Story

"Traffic" is the second studio album by the English rock band Traffic, released in 1968. The album was issued by Island Records in the United Kingdom (ILPS 9081T stereo) and by United Artists in the United States (UAS 6676 stereo).

Peaking at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart and reaching number 17 on the Billboard Top LPs chart in the United States, "Traffic" was a significant commercial success for the band. It marked the last album recorded by Traffic before their initial breakup.

The album showcases Traffic's diverse musical influences, blending elements of rock, jazz, and folk into their distinctive sound. Tracks like "Feelin' Alright?" and "You Can All Join In" highlight the band's adeptness at crafting catchy melodies with intricate instrumental arrangements.

"Traffic" remains a critical part of the band's legacy, capturing a moment when they were at the height of their creative powers before their temporary disbandment. It continues to be celebrated for its musical innovation and the lasting impact Traffic had on the rock music landscape of the late 1960s.