Traffic

Traffic's self-titled second album is a fascinating document of a band in creative transition, defined by the productive friction between its core members.

It moves away from the kaleidoscopic psychedelia of their debut toward a more grounded, earthy sound that feels deeply rooted in the English countryside. The record is split between Dave Mason's knack for accessible, folk-leaning melodies and the more complex, jazz-inflected explorations led by Steve Winwood and Chris Wood. This duality creates a listening experience that is both comforting and intellectually stimulating, offering catchy hooks one moment and deep, improvisational grooves the next.