Focus Eric, focus

Review Score: (4/10)
Clapton is one of the most erratic rock/blues stars ever. He could make a masterpiece and then release the worst flop. He could play the guitar like a god, and then sound like his own bad imitator. Clapton credentials as a bluesman cannot be argued: he has been hailed as a master by every blues icon that ever listened to him: From Muddy and Wolf, to Hendrix and SRV. I think what Eric needed here was a good producer, a guy that would be able to stand up to him and say 'excuse me, Mr Clapton, lets try again, and now do it like you mean it'. And for the other musicians, they sound bored as hell. Eric usually plays better when he is challenged, and this band has been playing with him for so long that he is as excited as having lunch with his grandmother. This is such a missed opportunity. Robert Johnson deserves better. Check out the recent tributes by Peter Green and see the difference.

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