Blues
Eric Clapton · 1999
146 min · 25 tracks · blues
A soulful exploration of blues standards infused with Clapton's signature guitar work and raw emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Have You Ever Loved a Woman — This track showcases Clapton's emotive vocal delivery and masterful guitar solos, embodying the heartache central to the blues genre.
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Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) (version 1) Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythm and poignant lyrics, establishing Clapton's authenticity in interpreting classic blues.
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Stormy Monday — Clapton's extended rendition highlights his virtuosity and ability to convey deep emotion, making it a centerpiece that exemplifies the essence of blues.
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
- seek quick, upbeat tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Represents Clapton's return to blues roots, cherished by dedicated fans.
- Themes
- blues tradition· soulful guitar mastery· emotional storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Blues came during a period where Eric Clapton was revisiting his roots after years of experimenting with different styles. This album followed the commercial success of his previous work, Pilgrim, and showcased his deep connection to the blues genre through reinterpreted classics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Moore· Joe Bonamassa· John Mayer
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) (version 1) Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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