Pick'n'mix compilation released by Island after the band's first break up, as Stevie Winwood left to participate in Blind Faith. Side one consists of assorted studio takes - "Just For You" A-side of a Dave Mason solo single and "Whithering Tree" former flip side of the "Feeling Alright" 45. There's also A+B side of the "Medicated Goo"/"Shanghai Noodle Factory" single plus the previously unreleased "Something's Got A Hold Of My Toe". Side two has two live takes recorded at Fillmore West march 1968. Issues like this, where labels merge odds and sods to cash in further on desisting acts, can somtimes come out half-ass, but this comes totally full to me. Side one has all tophole Traffic tracks, with the former 45 mono takes remixed into true stereo, so something new there even for those who already had the singles. Side two has long jams on two cover songs, maybe not the most exciting free form from back then yet good as it is and it was nice to hear a live take from the band that early. Also the audio all over on this press is very natural and good for the ears. So even if a posthumous cash-in it still sounds fresh providing lots of enjoyable listening. Issued and reissued on all possible formats all over the world through the years. First US on United Artists (UAS 6702) came with different sleeve design. Premiere UK had structured label as shown here on heavy vinyl in a matt fold/out cover. (ÖSÄP*) (TXÄV*)
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