Eric Clapton

Me & Mr Johnson

Extremely mediocre

Review Score:

(4/10)
This is the most disappointing Clapton album I've ever purchased. I agree with the reviewer who noted the lack of energy and enthusiasm in these recordings. There's just no fire, no spark of passion, no synergy among the band members. It's like they're playing the part of revivalist blues musicians in a B movie, making a handwaving attempt to play the songs in some "authentic" way but never quite pulling it off. This is especially disappointing, given that Clapton has recorded numerous Robert Johnson songs over the years that do have the kind of energy and creativity I was hoping (in vain) to find here. I bought this CD the first week it came out, listened to parts of it three or four times, then put it back in the case, where it will probably stay. If you want to hear really outstanding but not derivative versions of Johnson's songs, order the two Peter Green CDs, which are much much better.

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