Cricklewood Green
Ten Years After · 1970
34 min · 8 tracks · blues rock
Bluesy rock riffs meld with spirited vocals, creating a vibrant soundscape that captures the essence of early '70s rock.
Why this album works
'Cricklewood Green' reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart and helped define the band's signature sound. The album is noted for its blend of blues and rock elements, influencing subsequent artists in the genre while establishing Ten Years After as key figures in British blues rock.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove spirited sing-along moments road trip soundtrack energy
- Context
- Released on April 17, 1970, 'Cricklewood Green' was Ten Years After's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Stonedhenge.' At this point, the band was solidifying its place in the blues rock scene, building on the momentum gained from their performances at the Woodstock festival in 1969.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Animals· Eric Burdon· John Mayall
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sugar the Road 4:09
- 2 Working on the Road 4:22
- 3 50,000 Miles Beneath My Brain Standout 7:41
- 4 Year 3,000 Blues 2:27
- 5 Me and My Baby 4:20
- 6 Love Like a Man Standout 3:07
- 7 Circles 4:01
- 8 As the Sun Still Burns Away Standout 4:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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