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IMO, Exile On Main Street is the Greatest album Ever.
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Don't know if it's interesting or sad? I think it shows a need for a realty check for some people on where the band is at this stage of their career. I really hope they can sort things out and have the opportunity and time to record another record.
If not, this would be the final album of the world's greatest band. And sadly, the thread is filled with negativity and expectations that the band should sound like they did in the 70's.
I have high expectations for the new studio album of originals.....It's all up to Mick and Keith IMO
well how can expectations be so high considering their original output since at least 1997? too many things should go along different patterns imo. Sure I hope that B&L serves as benchmark for their work on new songs. otherwise we're going to have a good album at best I am afraid
I maintain the next album completes the trilogy of strong releases since CR and the momentum gained since returning to touring in late 2012.
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laf848
I purchased the Exile on Main Street album the day it was released and I loved it then. I just could not stopped listening to it.
I remember playing it for my friends, it became our party album.
Layla is my 2nd favorite album, which I played many times.
Blue and Lonesome I have played around 30 times, and I love every song. I think It's Fantastic. Everybody has their own opinion and I believe that's the way it should be.
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I purchased the Exile on Main Street album the day it was released and I loved it then. I just could not stopped listening to it.
I remember playing it for my friends, it became our party album.
Layla is my 2nd favorite album, which I played many times.
Blue and Lonesome I have played around 30 times, and I love every song. I think It's Fantastic. Everybody has their own opinion and I believe that's the way it should be.
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There is a really tremendous review of Blue & Lonesome in the new edition of Vintage Guitar
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There is a really tremendous review of Blue & Lonesome in the new edition of Vintage Guitar
Thanks, and here is the link:
[www.vintageguitar.com]
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JJHMick
Eric Clapton is always regarded as a fine blues player. Right now I listen to his all hailed Unplugged on the radio and it simply lacks everything, enthusiasm, love, energy, subtleness, just some sleepy rather jazzy strumming.
His Robert Johnson Album is way stronger than Unplugged but how can somebody dare to compete with the Stones on the Robert Johnson subject?
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Eric Clapton is always regarded as a fine blues player. Right now I listen to his all hailed Unplugged on the radio and it simply lacks everything, enthusiasm, love, energy, subtleness, just some sleepy rather jazzy strumming.
His Robert Johnson Album is way stronger than Unplugged but how can somebody dare to compete with the Stones on the Robert Johnson subject?
Try live Cream and Derek And The Dominos.
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Eric Clapton is always regarded as a fine blues player. Right now I listen to his all hailed Unplugged on the radio and it simply lacks everything, enthusiasm, love, energy, subtleness, just some sleepy rather jazzy strumming.
His Robert Johnson Album is way stronger than Unplugged but how can somebody dare to compete with the Stones on the Robert Johnson subject?
Try live Cream and Derek And The Dominos.
I agree with you on Cream but disagree on Derek And The Dominoes.
There was a lot of fighting inside Cream?! Wasn't it rather Jack Bruce leading the band?!
Some kind of theory: When Eric took over the band's leadership (Eric = Derek and then the official solo records) something got lost. I have seen Clapton once live with Derek Trucks. Perfect interplay but totally sterile and a lack of good songs for a whole night! Something you are expecting in a classical or jazz concert, haha!
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Eric Clapton is always regarded as a fine blues player. Right now I listen to his all hailed Unplugged on the radio and it simply lacks everything, enthusiasm, love, energy, subtleness, just some sleepy rather jazzy strumming.
His Robert Johnson Album is way stronger than Unplugged but how can somebody dare to compete with the Stones on the Robert Johnson subject?
Try live Cream and Derek And The Dominos.
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JJHMick
Eric Clapton is always regarded as a fine blues player. Right now I listen to his all hailed Unplugged on the radio and it simply lacks everything, enthusiasm, love, energy, subtleness, just some sleepy rather jazzy strumming.
His Robert Johnson Album is way stronger than Unplugged but how can somebody dare to compete with the Stones on the Robert Johnson subject?
Try live Cream and Derek And The Dominos.
As well as the Bluesbreakers album.
Also most, if not all, early Yardbirds recordings when he was in the band - including the live Sonny Boy Williamson and the Yardbirds
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JJHMick
Eric Clapton is always regarded as a fine blues player. Right now I listen to his all hailed Unplugged on the radio and it simply lacks everything, enthusiasm, love, energy, subtleness, just some sleepy rather jazzy strumming.
His Robert Johnson Album is way stronger than Unplugged but how can somebody dare to compete with the Stones on the Robert Johnson subject?
Try live Cream and Derek And The Dominos.
As well as the Bluesbreakers album.
Also most, if not all, early Yardbirds recordings when he was in the band - including the live Sonny Boy Williamson and the Yardbirds
I have that Yardbirds album on reel-to-reel. Great stuff indeed, but not particularly for Eric's playing.
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Eric Clapton is always regarded as a fine blues player. Right now I listen to his all hailed Unplugged on the radio and it simply lacks everything, enthusiasm, love, energy, subtleness, just some sleepy rather jazzy strumming.
His Robert Johnson Album is way stronger than Unplugged but how can somebody dare to compete with the Stones on the Robert Johnson subject?
Try live Cream and Derek And The Dominos.
As well as the Bluesbreakers album.
Also most, if not all, early Yardbirds recordings when he was in the band - including the live Sonny Boy Williamson and the Yardbirds
I have that Yardbirds album on reel-to-reel. Great stuff indeed, but not particularly for Eric's playing.
I have a couple old vinyl copies.
Considering Clapton was only 18 years old at the time this was recorded, I'd say it's a pretty good showcase of his knowledge of the blues - even at that young age. Maybe not a showcase of virtuoso blues solos he'd play later, but more as a team member playing what was necessary for the job at hand - backing Sonny Boy Williamson. The original statement from JJHMick was "Eric Clapton is always regarded as a fine blues player", and I think this album can attest to that fact.
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JJHMick
Eric Clapton is always regarded as a fine blues player. Right now I listen to his all hailed Unplugged on the radio and it simply lacks everything, enthusiasm, love, energy, subtleness, just some sleepy rather jazzy strumming.
His Robert Johnson Album is way stronger than Unplugged but how can somebody dare to compete with the Stones on the Robert Johnson subject?
Try live Cream and Derek And The Dominos.
As well as the Bluesbreakers album.
Also most, if not all, early Yardbirds recordings when he was in the band - including the live Sonny Boy Williamson and the Yardbirds
I have that Yardbirds album on reel-to-reel. Great stuff indeed, but not particularly for Eric's playing.
I have a couple old vinyl copies.
Considering Clapton was only 18 years old at the time this was recorded, I'd say it's a pretty good showcase of his knowledge of the blues - even at that young age. Maybe not a showcase of virtuoso blues solos he'd play later, but more as a team member playing what was necessary for the job at hand - backing Sonny Boy Williamson. The original statement from JJHMick was "Eric Clapton is always regarded as a fine blues player", and I think this album can attest to that fact.
I meant it's more of a band effort. Those kids swing and rock and Sonny comes in and ices the cake beautifully
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Nice - does that say 3 1/2 LP's?
When was that released, and what else is contained on it?
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Stoneage
Dandy, my father has become seriously ill so I won't be posting much here for a while. Just in case someone was wondering ...
Take care everyone and I hope to see you all again when I decide to come back. Best wishes to everyone.