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John Barleycorn Must Die [Remaster] (CD)
by Traffic
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Information Overview
| Format | CD |
| Studio/Live | Studio |
| Import | No |
| Number of Discs | 1 |
| Label | Island Records (USA) |
| Catalog Number | 548 541 |
| UPC | 731454854122 |
| Release Date | 02/27/2001 |
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Product Details
John Barleycorn Must Die [Remaster] (CD)Album Notes
| Miscellaneous |
| Originally released on Island (9116). |
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| Traffic: Steve Winwood (vocals, acoustic guitar, flute, piano, organ, bass instrument, percussion); Jim Capaldi (vocals, drums, tambourine, percussion); Chris Wood (flute, saxophone, electric saxophone, organ, percussion). |
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| Liner Note Author: Brian Hogg. |
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| Recording information: Island Studios, London, England; Olympic Studios, London, England. |
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| Although JOHN BARLEYCORN MUST DIE was originally intended as Steve Winwood's post-Blind Faith solo debut, Winwood and producer/label head Chris Blackwell first drafted Jim Capaldi to provide lyrics, and then Chris Wood dropped by to add his familiar reeds, and almost by accident, Traffic was reborn. |
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| This was a different, and better, Traffic than the ill-fated quartet lineup with Dave Mason, which never entirely settled on an artistic direction. The sound of JOHN BARLEYCORN MUST DIE, on the other hand, remained the template for the rest of the reunited band's career--long, organically developed songs with a subtle jazz-rock feel, powered by Capaldi's percussion and Winwood's organ. "John Barleycorn," a traditional English folk song about the process of brewing ale (not, as the liner notes mistakenly claim, a call for temperance), here becomes a pastoral reverie carried along by flute and acoustic guitar, and proves to be the record's highlight. However, the quality of the other songs, particularly the instrumental opener, "Glad," and the outstanding ballad "Empty Pages," is nearly as high. |
Album Details
| Album Title | John Barleycorn Must Die [Remaster] |
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| Number of Discs | 1 |
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| Running Time | 39 minutes, 28 seconds |
| Engineer | Brian Humphries; Andy Johns |
| Producer | Chris Blackwell; Steve Winwood; Guy Stevens |
| Mono/Stereo | Stereo |
| Studio/Live | Studio |
| Label | Island Records (USA) |
| Catalog Number | 548 541 |
| Release Date | 02/27/2001 |
| Import | No |
| UPC | 731454854122 |
Artist/Group
| Overview |
| Traffic appeared amidst the late-1960s psychedelic scene, and at its height the band was one of the most adventurous outfits around, although Traffic's unstable lineup made it an on-again, off-again affair by the '70s. Teenage wunderkind Stevie Winwood was the main man, but all the members made significant contributions. With a sound that combined influences from folk, rock, jazz, and soul, Traffic created something wonderfully of its time on classic albums such as THE LOW SPARK OF HIGH-HEELED BOYS. |
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| Gold |
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| John Barleycorn Must Die |
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| Mr. Fantasy |
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| The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys |
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| Traffic |
Also See
| Performers |
| Capaldi, Jim; Kinks (The); Mason, Dave; Who (The); Winwood, Steve |
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Epinions Product Reviews
 | John Barleycorn Just Won't Die
by fartzarellah, 9/19/2003 |
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Pros: The title track and a few other moments.
Cons: Dull.
The Bottom Line: Not worth buying just for the one great song.
Review: I bought this CD for two reasons. One, because I remember being mystified by the title track as a ty
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| | Essential to Music Collections in Any Century
by redsox75, 3/31/2001 |
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Pros: Great performances, excellent up tempo rock from an underrated band
Cons: Too short, some tracks may be too jammed out for some
The Bottom Line: An essential part of any music collection. The band is in top form, the songs are first-rate. Get it even if not remastered.
Review: This comeback album for Traffic found them in fine form, despite the absence of Dave Mason who had m
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