This song came on the other night while we were deep into the third round of a freeze out tournament. I love playing poker, and I love it even more when I’m listening to good music and catching cards. “The Low Spark…” is over 10 minutes in duration song. A lot can happen during that time in a poker game. Fortunately, I was playing pretty tight, and wasn’t catching much — so I just sat back, folded my hands, and listened. Poker is a game of patience and well-timed aggression. I’ve learned that much.

This is a magical song–pure analog bliss. I’m walking on the beach listening to the waves. I’m sitting in a cafe in Paris drinking a glass of Red Wine. I’m taking a drive, late at night, on an empty highway. I’m taking down a massive pot after value betting the full-house I caught on the river.

There is a lot to learn from the music of Traffic. It’s timeless. It’s epic. And it rocks hard. I’m not sure what the title of the song means. Any ideas? Have a listen.

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