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Forever Man

Eric Clapton · 2015

158 min · 33 tracks · hard rock · jazz fusion · psychedelic rock

A reflective collection of blues-infused rock that highlights Clapton’s emotive guitar work and soulful vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective moments of introspection
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • soulful vocals for late nights
  • -infused warmth throughout
  • engaging guitar work on repeat

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Themes
loss and longing· blues traditions· personal evolution
Career context
By the time 'Forever Man' was released in 2015, Eric Clapton had already established himself as a legendary figure in rock and blues music. This album serves as a retrospective, compiling some of his most significant tracks alongside newer material, showcasing his evolution over decades.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Moore· Joe Bonamassa· John Mayer
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Continuum by John Mayer — Shares a reflective blues sound with emotive guitar lines and themes of personal growth.
Blak and Blu by Gary Clark Jr. — Combines blues rock with soulful vocals, exploring themes of love and longing.
Blues of Desperation by Joe Bonamassa — Features powerful guitar work and introspective lyrics that resonate with Clapton's blues heritage.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Gotta Get Over 4:36
  • 2 I’ve Got a Rock ’n’ Roll Heart 3:14
  • 3 Anyway the Wind Blows 3:55
  • 4 My Father’s Eyes 5:22
  • 5 Motherless Child 2:57
  • 6 Pretending 4:42
  • 7 Little Queen of Spades 4:58
  • 8 Bad Love 5:08
  • 9 Behind the Mask 4:48
  • 10 Tears in Heaven 4:32
  • 11 Change the World 3:54
  • 12 Call Me the Breeze 3:04
  • 13 Forever Man 3:12
  • 14 Riding With the King 4:23
  • 15 It’s in the Way That You Use It 4:12
  • 16 Circus 4:09
  • 17 Got You on My Mind 4:31
  • 18 Travelin’ Alone 3:54
  • 19 Revolution 4:00

Disc 2

  • 1 Badge 6:53
  • 2 Sunshine of Your Love 8:51
  • 3 White Room 6:06
  • 4 Wonderful Tonight 8:59
  • 5 Worried Life Blues 5:17
  • 6 Cocaine 5:05
  • 7 Layla 4:29
  • 8 Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out 3:50
  • 9 Walkin’ Blues 3:43
  • 10 Them Changes 4:58
  • 11 Presence of the Lord 5:11
  • 12 Hoochie Coochie Man 4:34
  • 13 Goin’ Down Slow 5:41
  • 14 Over the Rainbow 5:13

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