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Rarely has any single record album induced such a shift in popular music. Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton not only catapulted Clapton to the helm of the burgeoning British blues-rock scene, it likewise made significant noise on the other side of the Atlantic--where the blues had literally been born, bred, and buttered. In addition to Mayall (guitar/vocals) and Clapton (guitar/vocals), this incarnation of the Blues Breakers utilises the talents of John McVie (bass) and Hughie Flint (drums). As a combo, this band was able to reinvent the American blues for a fresh audience whose ultimate response would give rise to subgenres such as heavy metal and other roots-related rock. While their contributions prove immeasurable, they are likewise sadly eclipsed by that of Clapton. In retrospect--unlike many of the other revolutionary changes occurring in pop music circa the mid-60s--the Blues Breakers are infinitely more subtle in their attack. Their most obvious weapon is the advantage of documenting in-the-studio material from their live performance set. Clapton needed precious little time to gestate the blues. His ability to express himself is uncanny, as if he were a man twice--if not three times--his age. The passionate inflections and unforgettable impressions Clapton makes upon these grooves swiftly catapulted him into both international exposure as well as legendary guitar rock idol status. Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton is an invaluable touchstone into primordial pre-metal rock & roll. --Lindsay Planer, All Music Guide
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47 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first listened to this disc as a fifteen year-old and music was never the same thereafter. I started hunting straight away for the original US musicians who had inspired first Mayall and then the unbelievably young Clapton. And I'm still listening to the fruits of that search. Meantime it opened me up to the expanding British Blues scene and subsequently other new British genres, all the way from Fleetwood Mac and Chicken Shack, to The Groundhogs, Steeleye and Fairport. The music itself is quite simply inspired, mainly by the fusion of the very different talents of the individuals involved. I'm not sure that Mayall ever wrote, sang or played as well again 'though Clapton went on to far greater things. Just listen to Track 5, Double Crossin' Time, written by the both of them, which displays their different talents perfectly. This disc is one of those very rare seminal recordings which brings as much pleasure now as on the day it came off the presses.
59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
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Although John Mayall used a series of lead guitarists for his Bluesbreakers band in the 60s and 70s, including Peter Green and Mick Taylor, it was Clapton who really shone, as his guitar talent had already been formed with the Yardbirds. However, this is not an Eric Clapton album, as the main performer, and band leader, was Mayall himself who was an experienced and exciting blues player. Additionally, strong backing support was provided on bass guitar by John McVie (later Fleetwood Mac) and Hughie Flint on drums to what is going on out front. This one of the two best Mayall recordings, and Clapton features very strongly throughout. Indeed, his work here is probably stronger than the later Cream recordings. This is essential rhythm and blues from a period when good R & B bands were a dominant feature of the UK music scene (Rory Gallagher; Victor Brox: etc), and where Mayall represented the pinnacle. If you like blues and/or Clapton do not miss this one.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The best guitar player of the time on top of his game. Classic tracks. The perfect combination of guitar and amp. Incredible solos... Listening to this album it is easy to see why rock took the directions it did. This is the blueprint for pretty much every rock/blues album that followed, and in my opinion the closest Clapton ever got to this ever again is on Layla... This is Essential.
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"The Beano Album" -Just Dandy
The blurb on the record may well have read that the young Clapton had picked cotton in the harsh rural landscape of Surrey's Ripley before being set free to head to the mean... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Malibu Sue
good classic material
As a frequent visiter to music venues in the 60's (gigs as they are called now) the tracks on this cd are classics with John Mayall nurturing a young Eric Clapton.
Published 4 months ago by Anon
awesome electric blues album ..
awesome in all areas .... !! basically that means that this encompassing field is way beyond banal .. is that enough words .. ?
Published 4 months ago by mickyt
Mayall's famous Blues Breakers
I bought this album on vinyl when it first came out. I was a great fan of the Blues Breakers then and I still am. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Tonzi
Then And Now
Then it was a complete revelation, especially for those of us whose only experience of the blues was limited to a few British white kids and Chuck Berry. Read more
Published 10 months ago by P. ROBERTS
Innovative and influential, but a flawed masterpiece
It's hard to remember just how brave Clapton was to leave the Yardbirds just when they had become successful and go on to throw in his lot with John Mayall's rag tag and bobtail... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Dun Ravin'
unsurpassed British blues
I've had this recording on vinyl since I can't remember when. Must be closing on half a century. I used to see John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers with a succession of wonderful... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Brian Greenoff
Blue Breakers....
Fantastic!
A cornerstone of the UK's electric blues movement...need I say more...
Recomended!
A cornerstone of the UK's electric blues movement...need I say more...
Recomended!
Published 17 months ago by Strider
classic blues
With a very young Eric Clapton and avery young John Mcvie of Fleetwood Mac and the grat John Mayall was this the first supergroup before the supergroup became hip nevertheless a... Read more
Published 18 months ago by MAC
Great Guitar, Poor Singing!
I expect that anyone who's even viewing this product is well aware of what this is, and is probably looking to replace their original vinyl that's been stuck up in the loft since... Read more
Published 23 months ago by SteveL999
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