Blues
Eric Clapton · 1999
146 min · 25 tracks · hard rock · jazz fusion · psychedelic rock
A heartfelt homage to blues, blending soulful guitar work with emotive vocal delivery across classic tracks.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional peaks
- long reflective listening sessions
- heartfelt moments of nostalgia
- intimate late-night companionship
- soulful guitar-driven storytelling
Maybe skip if you want
- seek quick, upbeat tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Themes
- blues tradition· soulful guitar mastery· emotional storytelling
- Career context
- In 1999, Eric Clapton was a seasoned musician with decades of experience, releasing 'Blues' as a tribute to the genre that shaped his career. This album followed his successful 'Pilgrim' from 1998 and showcased his deep respect for blues traditions while continuing to attract both new listeners and longtime fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Moore· Joe Bonamassa· John Mayer
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Continuum by John Mayer — Blends soulful guitar solos with introspective lyrics, echoing Clapton's homage to blues.Blak and Blu by Gary Clark Jr. — Merges blues elements with a modern twist, reflecting the heartfelt essence of Clapton's tribute.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) (version 1) 4:41
- 2 Mean Old World 3:52
- 3 Ain’t That Loving You 5:30
- 4 The Sky Is Crying 4:00
- 5 Cryin’ 2:55
- 6 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 6:54
- 7 Alberta 2:50
- 8 Early in the Morning 7:57
- 9 Give Me Strength 2:54
- 10 Meet Me (Down at the Bottom) 6:59
- 11 County Jail Blues 3:59
- 12 Floating Bridge 6:35
- 13 Blow Wind Blow 3:00
- 14 To Make Somebody Happy 5:14
- 15 Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) (version 2) 4:40
Disc 2
- 1 Stormy Monday 12:49
- 2 Worried Life Blues 5:57
- 3 Early in the Morning 7:10
- 4 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 7:47
- 5 Wonderful Tonight 6:23
- 6 Kind Hearted Woman 5:10
- 7 Double Trouble 8:02
- 8 Driftin’ Blues 6:57
- 9 Crossroads 5:48
- 10 Further On up the Road 8:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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