[TR24][OF] Traffic - John Barleycorn Must Die - 1970/2012 (Rock)

John Barleycorn Must Die was a pivotal statement in the history of British folk rock. Traffic, one of music’s most influential bands, garnered high praise for their psychedelic blend of folk, jazz, soul and rock. Their original sound was complemented by unworldly virtuosity. John Barleycorn Must Die was the band’s most successful album and would later be certified gold by the RIAA. This outstanding effort would be the band’s highest charting album of all time, peaking at #5 on Billboard’s Top 200. John Barleycorn Must Die boast earthy staples including, “Glad,” “Freedom Rider” and the acclaimed single “Empty Pages,” which spent eight consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.