Blogcritics Comments on Music Review: J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton: The Road to Escondido

Comment by Connie Phillips on Music Review: J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton: The Road to Escondido

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:26:54 EST

Congratulations! This article was chosen this week as an Editor's Pick.

Comment by Mark Saleski on Music Review: J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton: The Road to Escondido

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:11:41 EST

that's a cool review. i didn't say this, but for some reason, this record reminds me of a bunch of different Ry Cooder things.

Comment by Claptonite on Music Review: J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton: The Road to Escondido

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:16:26 EST

Ok, I'll admit it - I'd buy a CD of EC tuning a guitar. But even if you're not a fellow Claptonite, if you like unaffected guitar playing (and singing) this album is worth a listen. You might also enjoy this not-so-ordinary review of the album.

Comment by Bob on Music Review: J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton: The Road to Escondido

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:48:52 EST

I remember my senior year back in '79 hanging with the gang and cruising in my '69 firebird with slowhand in the cassette deck. That was when I really got into Clapton. I never knew much of him from the supergroup (Cream, Derek & the Dominos ETC...) years until that album came out. Then I was all about studying this guy. I went out and bought a black Strat even. I happened to like Backless even then, at 18 years old. I just know that I LOVE this artist and every note he has squeezed from his beloved fenders. I can't wait to get my hands on this new material. When it comes to writing hooky songs that can be appreciated by those of a very wide age range it is J.J. Cale. If you want to see the two of them trade a few live licks then pick up the Crossroads Guitar Festival disc. As a side note Fender is putting out 200 some odd replcas of Erics famous "Blackie" Strat. You can see it on the cover of both the Slowhand and Backless almum covers.

Comment by Mark Saleski on Music Review: J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton: The Road to Escondido

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:20:54 EST

gee, thanks. ;-)

Comment by Pico on Music Review: J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton: The Road to Escondido

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:12:20 EST

Funny, you don't look that old; I was only in the 8th of 9th grade when I picked up Backless upon release. I didn't get it back then, either. A few years ago I heard Kenny Neal's rendition of "Walk Out In The Rain" and now, I get it. If Road To Escondido is like that album, then it should be a nice one.