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by Eric Clapton
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. E! Online
    75
    A couple of indiscretions taint the disc, but hey, nobody's perfect.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    75
    Clapton's vocals here extend the feeling of renewed energy and direction he revealed on the Robert Johnson album, exhibiting gospel fervor and silky soulfulness throughout. [4 Sep 2005]
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User Score
4.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 11 out of 21
  1. PF73
    Aug 31, 2012
    9
    C'est un très bon album. Des bonnes compositions comme So tired, Say what you will, Revolution et des chansons plus douces comme RunC'est un très bon album. Des bonnes compositions comme So tired, Say what you will, Revolution et des chansons plus douces comme Run home to me ou Back home. Une reprise sympathique de Loves comes to everyone de son ami Georges Harrison. Pour moi le point culminant de l'album c'est la magnifique reprise de Love don't love nobody, je l'écoute en boucle. Sur cet album Eric Clapton est bien accompagné : Steve Winwood, John Mayer, Billy Preston, Vince Gill, Robert Randolph, etc… Full Review »
  2. DanHW
    Mar 5, 2006
    6
    I would say Eric Clapton is my all time favourite artist, and definately my favourite blues musician along with John Lee Hooker, however, I I would say Eric Clapton is my all time favourite artist, and definately my favourite blues musician along with John Lee Hooker, however, I feel his new material on this album feeds too much from his domestic life. His previous work proves he has opinions. Maybe he's just running dry on things to say these days. Oh well. The guitar playing is still sharp, though. The only song I felt that stood out was "piece of my heart". It is the only song I will remember from this album in a years time. CLAPTON IS GOD *wee dog*… Full Review »
  3. Frankie4Fingers
    Dec 6, 2005
    3
    Bought it knowing that he's been on the decline for years. Listened to first couple tracks. Baby noises as music? How precious. Tossed Bought it knowing that he's been on the decline for years. Listened to first couple tracks. Baby noises as music? How precious. Tossed it in the trash.… Full Review »
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