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Wea, 46577-2, Jewel Case 14 Track 1998
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you hanker after the kind of performances that Clapton delivered in his younger days then you are likely to be disappointed with this album- as many evidently are. If, on the other hand, you reckon that Clapton has earned the right to make the music that feels most appropriate for him with the passing of years, this record contains much to surprise and enjoy on its own terms. Yes, it's a sleek production but never overtly so. In fact, it's quite understated and seldom obtrusive . This is a mature collection by a mature artist, featuring crafted musicianship and frequently affecting vocals. Repeat plays reveal much to savour here but 'Fall Like Rain' stands out as a latter-day Clapton classic. This is the sound of a man aging with commendable taste and grace. Recommended late-night listening, certainly, with the lights turned way down low. All of which adds up to this: it's cool to like this record because cool is exactly what it is.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Better people than me have chucked in their few Euros worth of negative critique on the Amazon site about this album. The production's slick, there appears to be more of the rather processed sound, with less of the grit and grain of ol' Slowhand of yore. However, and shoot me down in flames if you like, this is Grade 'A', quality gear throughout. He's singing well (and he gets more plus points from me for including the word 'toerag' in 'My Father's Eyes') and on the blues chestnut 'Goin' Down Slow', renders a kind of afterhours cocktail lounge Blues that is as musically elegantly tailored as his suits. I think Clapton deserves credit for not necessarily 'Giving The Audience What It Wants'; his music should be allowed to mature and grow - and there's nothing worse than a rock and roll elder statesman trying to sound hip. Clapton writes and performs brilliantly on 'Pilgrim' - with style and a certain grace. Give it a chance - it doesn't disappoint.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Although I liked this, non-blues album from Eric, I did not fully appreciate it until I had read his autobiography, that describes his state of mind when he made it - very black indeed, when you revisit it knowing this, and what he had just gone through you realise what an intense, personal, and at times beautiful album, and worth a little more effort from his listeners. OK it is not blues, but even Eric does not have to play it all the time!
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ERIC CLAPTON S' MOST INTIMATE ALBUM. AMONG HIS BEST EVER !
I remember when i bought this album, there were a lot of them, and the store gave a "best value" price to it. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Luile
Superb
I can't remember how I came across this album but it now sits up there with my all time favourites. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. J. Handley
Different - but in the best possible way
Either you like it or not. This is a very special Clapton album.
An album, which may be described as the closest Clapton will ever get to Pop, is a travel through Claptons... Read more
An album, which may be described as the closest Clapton will ever get to Pop, is a travel through Claptons... Read more
Published 2 months ago by SteffenDavidsen
"It's sad... so sad"
I am on the verge of tears every time I listen to this CD. The feel of the album is not overall sad but a lot of the tracks definitely are. Read more
Published 8 months ago by ahimsa
Pilgrim: Eric Clapton - A broken hearted Clapton shares his river of...
This has to be one of Clapton's most personal and open hearted albums, in which he puts into music the effect of his young son's tragic death had upon him. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Victor
A Sleeper?
I actually like this album, despite the lukewarm reviews. I have quite a bit of Clapton music, the Classic stuff and some real bluesy stuff, but you can have too much of a good... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. D. Burchett
good album
very good cd with differant musci i have not hear before, good track musc, eric clapton
had as best
very good guitor
had as best
very good guitor
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by Mr. Grahamdalton
Gives me the blues all right
An album I bought with anticipation, played a few times waiting for it to grow ('it will, I like Eric Clapton!"). Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2009 by Ola Hallgren
This ain't the blues and nowhere near it
I caught this album late and it made me very sad to listen to it - sanitised, soul-less techno-pop. What a waste from someone who inspired so many of us. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2009 by Vicky Martin
Should be 'Old Slickhand'
Mmmm... many folk have criticised this album and given it a very negative rating. For me, this is a fabulous CD containing a fabulous collection of music. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2008 by S. Haselden
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