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Eric Clapton ‘Clapton’ Album Review

We’ve heard some amazing work from some long-established artists this year, and this Clapton album is up there with the best of them.

‘Songs From The Road’ contains live performances of many of Leonard Cohen’s greatest songs; these are not necessarily his “greatest hits”.

Nick Cave is your songwriter noir deluxe. For decades he has been churning out material of this sort, worthy of Warren Zevon’s best.

Costello seems to have regained his lyrical footing, making this album words “clearer and bolder” than anything he’s done recently.

Londoner James Blake is only twenty-three years old, and is producing astounding work as a composer of electronic music.

With the new element of Trixie Whitley’s stunning voice, Lanois’ music rises to a new level, one that hits the listener forcefully.

Six killer musicians in dapper outfits. Irresistible songs, vintage organ, hot saxophone, wicked melodies – what’s not to like?

‘Infinite Arms’ is a flawed but compelling work from the major talent of Ben Bridwell and The Band of Horses.

It's not by accident that they were thinking that way in 1971. Do you remember the famous picture - Earthrise?…

This has been my favorite Kinks album since I bought it in 1971. And I have them all.

I've loved Gene Pitney's voice for 60 years. I was 12 when I started listening to him and I still…

What a great blast from the past, Brian. We had one of those rocket crystal radios as a kid. Though…

I love everything Bob Lind writes and records. The man is an artist. Thanks for your review on Something Worse…

Excellent suggestion for a post on Tangerine Dream! Thank you, David - look for it in the coming weeks.

I love the feelings and textures that come from listening to the release. I think Jarre along with Tangerine Dream,…