Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton
John Mayall · 1966
75 min · 24 tracks · blues rock · electric blues · British blues
Electric blues guitar weaves through gritty vocals, creating a raw and vibrant sonic landscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 1966, 'Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton' marked John Mayall's transition into the forefront of the British blues scene. This album was a pivotal moment for Clapton, who was emerging from his work with The Yardbirds and forging a new path as a guitar hero. It solidified Mayall's role as a mentor for young talent and showcased Clapton's explosive guitar style at a critical juncture in his career.
- If you like
- blues rock, electric blues, British blues
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Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton is an album by John Mayall, released in 1966. Electric blues guitar weaves through gritty vocals, creating a raw and vibrant sonic landscape. 'Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton' is often credited with helping to ignite the British blues movement of the 1960s, influencing countless musicians. The album reached the top of the UK charts, further establishing Clapton as a leading figure in rock music. Its raw sound and innovative guitar work have left a lasting legacy on subsequent generations of blues and rock artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton sound like?
Electric blues guitar weaves through gritty vocals, creating a raw and vibrant sonic landscape. Rooted in blues rock and electric blues.
What makes Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton by John Mayall notable?
'Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton' is often credited with helping to ignite the British blues movement of the 1960s, influencing countless musicians. The album reached the top of the UK charts, further establishing Clapton as a leading figure in rock music. Its raw sound and innovative guitar work have left a lasting legacy on subsequent generations of blues and rock artists. Released in 1966, 'Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton' marked John Mayall's transition into the forefront of the British blues scene. This album was a pivotal moment for Clapton, who was emerging from his work with The Yardbirds and forging a new path as a guitar hero. It solidified Mayall's role as a mentor for young talent and showcased Clapton's explosive guitar style at a critical juncture in his career.
Who is Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton for?
Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton?
Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton has 24 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All Your Love Standout 3:38
- 2 Hideaway Standout 3:17
- 3 Little Girl 2:36
- 4 Another Man 1:47
- 5 Double Crossing Time 3:04
- 6 What’d I Say 4:28
- 7 Key to Love 2:08
- 8 Parchman Farm Standout 2:22
- 9 Have You Heard 5:56
- 10 Ramblin’ On My Mind 3:09
- 11 Steppin’ Out 2:31
- 12 It Ain’t Right 2:45
- 13 All Your Love Standout 3:35
- 14 Hideaway Standout 3:15
- 15 Little Girl 2:36
- 16 Another Man 1:47
- 17 Double Crossing Time 3:02
- 18 What’d I Say 4:28
- 19 Key to Love 2:07
- 20 Parchman Farm Standout 2:23
- 21 Have You Heard 5:56
- 22 Ramblin’ On My Mind 3:09
- 23 Steppin’ Out 2:30
- 24 It Ain’t Right 2:40
Release Date
January 1, 1966
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
75 min 17 sec
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