Eric Clapton New Album 2010!

[elborgo]

Bought the album today on itunes (no big fan of cd's).
So far I can say that I like it. Some songs that sticks out.

My experience is that your favourite albums are those that don't blow you away right away, they need to grow on you.
This one seems to be like that.

[tombstone]

I'm just glad that the iTunes and Amazon bonus tracks are available for individual purchase. That really made my day. Midnight Hour Blues is fantastic.

[elborgo]

Tombstone, could you provide a link for the bonus track? :)

Only got the one from itunes...

[HalfBlindLefty]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Midnight-Hour-B ... B0043KI5H8

:) Google is your friend, search for : Clapton amazon bonustrack.....

[elborgo]

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Only US and UK

I guess I'll have to find another way

[12bar]

Some reviews...

• http://www.billboard.com/new-releases#/ ... 5378.story
• http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_b ... -back.html
• http://popdose.com/cd-review-eric-clapton-clapton/
• http://www.amazon.com/Clapton-Eric/dp/B003XMUFGQ (several)
• http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/I ... apton.aspx
• http://www.ericclaptonmusicnews.com/rev ... lapton-cd/

Listened twice, my personal opinion is not that enthusiastic like in some of those reviews. It's clearly better that Reptile or Back Home and his singing is absolutely on top, but I think it sounds a bit too laid back (not to say it's quite lame ). Maybe I need to listened one more time...

I think it's definitely time for a live in the 90's box.

[Strummer07]

12 bar I am in the same corner as you i think ........I appreciate that all opinions are completely subective ....so some may really like this album .others will hate it............

So on the basis that this is just an opinion...and its mine !!................................

I've sort of rated it as about 3.0 - 3.5 stars .better than Back Home .....almost on a par with Reptile ...(there's a couple of tracks on there I really like and Erics guitar is a bit more in evidence on that Album )

I don't think "Clapton" is going to earn Eric a lot of new fans .....Will he care about that ???.....I think not !!

I have it down as a 'nice' album , very laid back and understated .....it sort of smoulders...... .but never gets to burst into anything. Its certainly retro and almost every track takes you back to the mid 40's - mid 50's............With one or two 'Hot' tracks added ..........with a bit of blistering EC guitar ..............it could have come to life a bit, and even goine to 4* ....... But, as it is ....it chugs along happily for an hour and 2 mins .

Singing is good and there 's some nice changes in his voice that seem to suit the mood of the track.. 'Hard Time Blues' he gets a nice lazy catch in his voice.

I really like Autumn Leaves....... .its a lovely interpretation of a great song

Stand out tracks ...............if "Stand Out" is Quite the right descriptor

"Run Back to Your side".....good driving Blues Track
"Diamonds made from Rain"...has grown on me...good voice and 2 nice guitar solo's, like the tone on the guitar.
"Travellin Alone" ...a good opener track....Driving blues .........quite "Canned Heat" ...I'm on the Road Again ! Like the guitar on this too
"Cant hold Out Much Longer" -- good Harmonca .. solid Blues song .....raspy guitar solo as well right at the end

Nice listening stuff .........."Rocking Chair" .. laid back .. back-porch stuff
"How Deep is the Ocean" .......music to fall asleep to !!

Not for me .
"When sombody thinks your Wonderful" .........Straight out of New Orleans Bourbon Street ......Jazzy .......Yuk ! .. fast forward >>>>>>
I'd almost put "My very Good friend the Milkman" into this category too.....too jazzy for me .but a bit of fun .......perhaps

and disappointing
River Runs Deep.............goes nowhere . I feel EC has done JJ Cale enough

Looking at the tracks before buying the cd ....I had hoped that EC would really do something special with them ....the songs felt like they had promise in the right hands ................The album feels like it falls short .a bit !

Still quite glad to have the cd .....if only for Autumn Leaves

[12bar]

Funny, that's 90% of my own opinion...

[HalfBlindLefty]

Finally, Now it's sit and wait for the arival

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[Strummer07]

Hi HBL .makes you weep doesn't it ! ......
Also makes you wonder why on earth you bother to pre-order !!

I hope the whizzy decal makes it all worthwhile !!

There is zip advantage to the customer.........in fact all you've experienced is disadvantages !!

bad deal !!

I pre-ordered the Clapton cd .. released on the Monday Sept 27 ....I didn't get it until the Thursday... Thanks Amazon. and the postal service.

There was another cd I was after, released yesterday ..so i just went to a Store locally and picked it up !!....... saved myself a 4 day wait!!

[12bar]

Eric Clapton has announced his plans to perform a world tour in 2011 to support his new album, Clapton. Dates are currently being scheduled for shows in the United States, Asia and Europe. Guests on Clapton include Steve Winwood, Wynton Marsalis, Sheryl Crow, Derek Trucks and Allen Toussaint.

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/art ... 66123.html

[HalfBlindLefty]

Well..... to make up for the -far to late, and still to receive- pre-ordered album, he just might put in a ticket or two.

If he does.... I'll donate one to you Gerd

[12bar]

Thanks - we'll meet somewhere in Europe...

Did I mention my very first EC concert was in the Netherlands? I'll never forget the village named Hellevoetsluis.
Greetings to Tim if he ever comes here!

[Strummer07]

I have tickets for a May Gig at the RAH ..and no they did not come free with my CD .........I bloody wish !!!!


He's doing his own thing in the UK and ending up in London at the RAH .17-24th May 2011

and the he's doing 2 days with Winwood 26/27th May 2011.....................

Having seen EC and SW this year ..................If there was an option I'd actually rather see EC with Derek Trucks or Crow I think

Or Kim Wilson who plays a great harmonica on the Clapton album.

[vancouverois]

Just got my copy today.
Not bad and I think it needs to be listened a few times just to get used to its sound and flavor.
Although the guitar playing is always spot on the vocals have another dimension.
A different album but not bad at all.

[Strummer07]

HBL..............has your whizzy , extra special version of "Clapton" arrived yet ??


I guess with all that 24k Gold on the cd.......... .your mail man probably decided to run off with it and melt it down.

Is the Guitar Lithograph handy? Nice , worth having ?

[HalfBlindLefty]

Strummer, No I'm still waiting.....

[Strummer07]

Blimey HBL .. that is crackers

I think I'd be at the "kick arse, take names" stage by now ....(but there again I am not renowned for my patience!!)


I'd just go buy the darned thing and send the orderd one back for refund. Release date was 27th September!!

[drockadam]

Hey Guys.

You know that teaser trailer for Eric Clapton's Clapton album? I found the whole interview. It's about 10 minutes long.

Part 1: http://www.rtbf.be/video/v_l-interview- ... ?id=472242

Part 2: http://www.rtbf.be/video/v_l-interview- ... rtissement

Great interview. Eric looks like he's doing very well!

- Adam

[vancouverois]

Thanks for posting the links, it's an interesting interview.
Was it the real Blackie or some way of marketing Blackie's overpriced clones?
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