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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- laid-back grooves for relaxation steady pacing for easy listening intimate melodies for quiet moments
- 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.
- If you like
- hard rock, jazz fusion, psychedelic rock
The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale is an album by Eric Clapton, released in 2014. A soulful tribute steeped in laid-back grooves and intimate melodies reflecting JJ Cale's signature sound. The Breeze debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and received positive reviews for its authentic homage to Cale's style. Critics praised Clapton’s ability to capture the essence of Cale’s understated brilliance while highlighting the influence Cale had on Clapton's own musical journey. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale sound like?
A soulful tribute steeped in laid-back grooves and intimate melodies reflecting JJ Cale's signature sound. Rooted in hard rock and jazz fusion.
What makes The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale by Eric Clapton notable?
The Breeze debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and received positive reviews for its authentic homage to Cale's style. Critics praised Clapton’s ability to capture the essence of Cale’s understated brilliance while highlighting the influence Cale had on Clapton's own musical journey. 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.
Who is The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale for?
The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale works well if you're into laid-back grooves for relaxation, steady pacing for easy listening and intimate melodies for quiet moments.
How many songs are on The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale?
The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale has 16 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Call Me the Breeze Standout 3:07
- 2 Rock and Roll Records 2:19
- 3 Someday 3:48
- 4 Lies 3:07
- 5 Sensitive Kind Standout 5:17
- 6 Cajun Moon Standout 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
Release Date
July 29, 2014
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
51 min 35 sec
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