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John Barleycorn Must Die
by Traffic
The 1064th greatest album of all time
John Barleycorn Must Die (1970) finds Traffic blending folk rock and progressive approaches with blues and jazz colors. The title track is a long, pastoral reading of the traditional ballad built around acoustic guitar and flute, while instrumental pieces such as "Glad" highlight Steve Winwood's organ and piano work over loose, jazz-tinged rhythms. The album emphasizes rootsy, spacious arrangements and multi-instrumental textures, with Winwood's vocals and keyboards supported by Chris Wood's woodwinds and Jim Capaldi's percussion.
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