Is Another Ticket a good place to start with Eric Clapton?

Yes, Another Ticket is recommended as a starting point for new Eric Clapton listeners. A fluid blend of blues-rock and jazz-inflected arrangements that showcase Clapton's emotive guitar work and vocal prowess. 'Another Ticket' arrived at a transitional phase in Eric Clapton's career, following his commercial success with 'Slowhand' in 1977. By 1981, he was exploring a more diverse sound, moving towards jazz influences while continuing to embed his blues roots into his music.

Who is Another Ticket for?

Another Ticket works well if you're into steady pacing for relaxed listening, expressive guitar-driven emotional moments and consistent flow with gradual peaks.

How many songs are on Another Ticket?

Another Ticket has 9 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Another Ticket

Eric Clapton · 1981

38 min · 9 tracks · blues

A fluid blend of blues-rock and jazz-inflected arrangements that showcase Clapton's emotive guitar work and vocal prowess.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Black Rose — This track features a compelling interplay between Clapton's smooth vocals and intricate guitar solos, encapsulating the album's blend of blues and jazz influences.
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Something Special Start here — Opening the album, this song sets a reflective tone with its lyrical exploration of love and longing, framed by Clapton's signature guitar style.
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Hold Me Lord — The emotional depth of this track is amplified by its gospel-inspired arrangement, showcasing Clapton’s ability to convey vulnerability through both lyrics and performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for relaxed listening
expressive guitar-driven emotional moments
consistent flow with gradual peaks
for afternoon unwind

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — The album showcases a shift towards jazz influences, reflecting artistic exploration.
Themes: personal reflection· southern blues landscapes· musical storytelling
Career context: 'Another Ticket' arrived at a transitional phase in Eric Clapton's career, following his commercial success with 'Slowhand' in 1977. By 1981, he was exploring a more diverse sound, moving towards jazz influences while continuing to embed his blues roots into his music.
Stylistic neighbors: Gary Moore· Joe Bonamassa· John Mayer