Mr. Fantasy cover

Mr. Fantasy

Traffic · 1967

73 min · 22 tracks · jazz fusion · progressive rock · psychedelic rock

A vibrant tapestry of psychedelic rock, blending intricate melodies with whimsical lyrics and jazzy improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1967, 'Mr. Fantasy' was Traffic's second album, following their self-titled debut. At this point, the band was establishing its unique sound, integrating elements of rock, jazz, and psychedelia while gaining traction in the UK music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Steve Winwood· Frank Zappa· The Guess Who

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Heaven Is in Your Mind 4:20
  • 2 Berkshire Poppies 2:58
  • 3 House for Everyone 2:06
  • 4 No Face, No Name, No Number 3:34
  • 5 Dear Mr. Fantasy 5:42
  • 6 Dealer 3:12
  • 7 Utterly Simple 3:19
  • 8 Coloured Rain 2:43
  • 9 Hope I Never Find Me There 2:09
  • 10 Giving to You 4:24
  • 11 Paper Sun 3:26
  • 12 Dealer 3:34
  • 13 Coloured Rain 2:54
  • 14 Hole in My Shoe 2:56
  • 15 No Face, No Name, No Number 3:35
  • 16 Heaven Is in Your Mind 4:15
  • 17 House for Everyone 2:05
  • 18 Berkshire Poppies 2:55
  • 19 Giving to You 4:14
  • 20 Smiling Phases 2:43
  • 21 Dear Mr. Fantasy 5:34
  • 22 We’re a Fade You Missed This 0:53

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