The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale cover

The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale

Eric Clapton · 2014

51 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · jazz fusion · psychedelic rock

A soulful tribute steeped in laid-back grooves and intimate melodies reflecting JJ Cale's signature sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • laid-back grooves for relaxation
  • steady pacing for easy listening
  • intimate melodies for quiet moments
  • soulful tribute to classic sounds
  • for afternoon unwinding

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Themes
laid-back grooves· Cajun moonlight· soulful tribute
Career context
Released on July 29, 2014, this album arrived during Eric Clapton's reflective phase, following his previous work 'Old Sock' from 2013. It marks a continuation of Clapton's exploration of blues and roots music while honoring the legacy of his friend and collaborator, JJ Cale.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Moore· Joe Bonamassa· John Mayer
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Continuum by John Mayer — Shares similar laid-back grooves and introspective songwriting rooted in blues traditions.
Get Lucky by Mark Knopfler — Features soulful melodies and a relaxed vibe, echoing the essence of Cale's musical approach.
Old Ideas by Leonard Cohen — Offers intimate storytelling and reflective themes, complementing the tribute's soulful atmosphere.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Call Me the Breeze 3:07
  • 2 Rock and Roll Records 2:19
  • 3 Someday 3:48
  • 4 Lies 3:07
  • 5 Sensitive Kind 5:17
  • 6 Cajun Moon 2:28
  • 7 Magnolia 3:42
  • 8 I Got the Same Old Blues 3:03
  • 9 Songbird 2:56
  • 10 Since You Said Goodbye 3:01
  • 11 I’ll Be There (If You Ever Want Me) 2:37
  • 12 The Old Man and Me 2:56
  • 13 Train to Nowhere 4:51
  • 14 Starbound 2:03
  • 15 Don’t Wait 2:47
  • 16 Crying Eyes 3:33

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