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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In his early career as a solo artist, Clapton had something to prove, and a real passion for the music. He was also aided by some of the best producers in the business. This led to some classis recordings. However, come the mid eighties and the recording of this album, Clapton just doesn't seem all that interested. Added to which is the overly glossy, heavy, and synthesiser rich production from Phil Collins, which to my ear just does not suit Clapton's style and obscures rather than illuminates his contribution.
The whole thing is a bit lacklustre, with little feeling of originality or spark. Occasionally things do get off the ground with cuts such as `Knock On Wood', but in general this is a pretty mediocre affair from an artist whose muse has deserted him. 2 stars, as worse was to come in the form of 1986's `August'.
The whole thing is a bit lacklustre, with little feeling of originality or spark. Occasionally things do get off the ground with cuts such as `Knock On Wood', but in general this is a pretty mediocre affair from an artist whose muse has deserted him. 2 stars, as worse was to come in the form of 1986's `August'.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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It's a tired and mundane album overall saved only from total anonymity by the cover of Knock on Wood. The Collins influence is obvious in the very 80s drum sound and glossy production but it's shallow and ultimitely unfulfilling. Clapton mostly sounds like he's going through the motions and the album has a "contractual obligation" feel about it. It's not raw enough to be blues and not slick enough to be pop. How many times have you heard Forever Man played on the radio lately?
Buy this only if you desperately need it to complete your Clapton collection.
Buy this only if you desperately need it to complete your Clapton collection.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Eleven tracks of which six were written or co-written by Eric Clapton with production by Phil Collins who also is involved with drums, various percussion, and background vocals. 'See What Love Can Do' opens with a lovely intro of drums, bass, and synthesizer. This is a relaxed pop/rock song which finds Clapton in good voice, there's also some fine guitar playing. A nice song with a good overall sound. 'Same Old Blues' is a Clapton written and composed song which is superbly handled by him both vocally and instrumentally. This track confirms Clapton's blues roots and is an excellent offering of over eight minutes long which never becomes tiresome. Clapton gives a straight treatment of the Floyd/Cropper soul classic 'Knock On Wood' ie he sticks closely to the original - and it's good, I like everything about it. 'Forever Man' was one of the tracks which was taken from this album and released as a single. 'How many times must I explain myself before I talk to the boss?' asks Eric with real conviction; and listen to the guitar work which is superb - a great song! 'Just Like A Prisoner' is a dramatic number with loads of atmosphere and confirms Eric Clapton's fine songwriting ability as well as a great singer, and of course a great guitarist - excellent! This might not be Eric Clapton's finest album, but for me personally it is a good album which shows EC's strengths in songwriting, singing, and guitar work. This is still a welcome cd in my collection and if I could I would give it three and a half stars!
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