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
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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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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