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Ten Years Are Gone

John Mayall · 1973

82 min · 14 tracks · blues rock · electric blues · British blues

A soulful journey through blues with reflective lyrics and rich instrumentation that captures the essence of early 70s British rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing that unfolds
  • reflective moments for deep thought
  • soulful journeys through introspection
  • long-form pieces for patience
  • late-night contemplation and relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Ten Years Are Gone' was released in September 1973, John Mayall was transitioning from his role as a blues pioneer to a more introspective artist. This album followed his previous work, 'USA Union', and marked a period where he sought to explore deeper emotional narratives through his music, reflecting on personal and musical journeys.
Stylistic neighbors
Eric Clapton· Peter Green· Gary Moore

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Ten Years Are Gone 4:46
  • 2 Driving Till the Break of Day 5:03
  • 3 Drifting 4:34
  • 4 Better Pass You By 5:12
  • 5 California Campground 3:12
  • 6 Undecided 2:51
  • 7 Good Looking Stranger 4:23
  • 8 I Still Care 4:17
  • 9 Don’t Hang Me Up 4:11

Disc 2

  • 1 Introduction 2:05
  • 2 Sitting Here Thinking 7:58
  • 3 Harmonica Free Form 11:36
  • 4 Burning Sun 5:10
  • 5 Dark of the Night 17:41

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