Eric Clapton

English guitarist, singer and composer, who is one of the most respected and influential musicians of the rock era, garnering an unprecedented three inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Although Clapton's musical style has varied throughout his career, it has always remained rooted in the blues. Clapton is credited as an innovator in several phases of his career, which have included blues rock (with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and The Yardbirds) and hard rock (with Cream). Clapton has also achieved great chart success in genres ranging from Delta blues (Me and Mr. Johnson) and psychedelic rock ("Sunshine of Your Love") to pop ("Change the World") and reggae ("I Shot the Sheriff").

Eric Clapton Biography

Rated Clapton Albums:
Eric Clapton
461 Ocean Boulevard
No Reason to Cry
Slowhand
Another Ticket
E.c. Was Here
Behind Sun
August
24 Nights
Unplugged
Pilgrim
Bb king riding with king
Reptile

Eric Clapton's official site

Eric Matthews - Foundation Sounds

Rating:7/10
Modern Music Review
After leaving Cardinal, He released out two pretty good albums in the mid-1990s and then disappeared after 97, only to suddenly resurface last year with a seven-song EP. And now, a year later, with a 17-song album. With a five-song EP attached to the limited edition.
That is a ton of songs, and what's more, they sound pretty much exactly like the stuff you were releasing 10 years ago.

Maybe he's keeping what he'd done.All i know,it's very exciting to hear his gloomy,gentle voice again.It's raining cats and dogs out here and Eric's "Foundation Sounds" (2006) helps me to have a good time with my couple of coffee."Death Of In Between" gets meaning by the rain drops,glorious lyrics and its experienced vocal capacity.Actually "Foundation Sounds" is an amazing album which contains mostly pastoral,autumnal,nocturnal moods.Surely,it's appropriate for adult music listeners,also you can interested in this album if you love jazzy tunes with indie pop style.Don't expect energic tunes,it's totally slow moving album with its slow guitar spinnings,its vocal and lyrical sensibility."Courage" sounds and proves 'i'm the standout song' itself,really a true exclamation.

"Foundation Sounds" love to hide its power because it's not kind of album which you can love at
first listening.Besides,if you loved one album at first listen ,then you would become bashful at
fourth or fifth listen.

There was a song "my morning parade" from "The Lateness of the Hour" album,i know it was great song.Say welcome to "All That Remains","my morning parade"s new brother.If you like Singer/Songwriter style you shouldn't miss this album.There are great lyrics like "Survive","Start Of The Meltdown".
He loves to use trumpet in his songs,i love them too which sounds great when it unites with Eric's velvet voice.I listen his works with Divine Comedy,Elliott Smith,Nick Drake,Belle & Sebastian and Aluminum Group...I know these are great names.If you love music,you love "Foundation Sounds".

MM picks:Courage,Start Of The Meltdown,Sounds Of Flight.
www.ericmatthewsmusic.com
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Pulp - His'n'Hers (Deluxe Edition 2006)

After years of obscurity, Pulp shot to stardom in Britain with 1994's His 'n' Hers.
By the time Different Class was released at the end of October 1995, the band,
particularly lead singer Jarvis Cocker, were genuine British superstars, with two number
two singles and a triumphant last-minute performance at Glastonbury under their belts,
as well as one tabloid scandal. On the heels of such excitement, anticipation for
Different Class ran high, and not only does it deliver, it blows away all their previous
albums, including the fine His 'n' Hers.

There are eleven song on the first cd,at the second cd some great demo works plus
high-quality B-sides."Street Lites" and "His 'N' Hers" being particularly excellent.
This is one the greatest britpop album.It isn't impossible to understand its power from
a review,so you should listen.In my opinion,Pulp's best success is their playful tunes combine
with adult melodies(also vocals,lyrics) at the sametime.So that makes His N' Hers suitable for
every age.It's not a limited sound or release,you can enjoy whenever you listen.Also lyrics
are so bittersweet,theatrical sometimes very ironic.

Most notably works are "Joyriders","Acrylic Afternoons"and "Babies"."Do You Remember the First Time?", a song where Jarvis really stretches his vocals to the limit, yelping over the crunch of guitar."She's A Lady" sounds too exaggerated with the new version and same in song "Pink Glove".However,great guitar melodies cover this dull disco beats.

Maybe,you'll have complaints about they're releasing too many remaster,deluxe or best offs in these days but there's no harm to remember classics.So,maybe some young souls are going to discover these gems.

www.pulponline.com
MM pickc:Joyriders,Have You Seen Her Lately?
Listen:The Boss (demo), Frightened (demo) (...)

My Bloody Valentine - Loveless

Modern Music Classics
This is a true value,a real journey to the unknown music places.My Bloody Valentine's magnum opus, the epitome of the shoegazing genre, and one of the most influential albums of the 1990s.Peerless atmosphere,(Only Shallow) passionate,(Touched) song of the peace,(To Here Knows When) heaven,(When You Sleep) ethereal passing,(Come In Alone) words get value .All the songs are practically tangible or they're unattainable.Loveless intimates sensuality and sexuality instead of stating them explicitly; Kevin Shields and Bilinda Butcher's vocals meld perfectly with the trippy sonics around them, suggesting druggy sex or sexy drugs.You want to scream but your voice is disappearing,So 'I Only Said' is your guide.Volatile sound efects and flying guitar solos instantly pass through your ear,reach your brain.Don't be afraid from power of "Loveless",just let it go the melodies.If you wanna stop listening,sorry it's not possible because 'Sometimes' is playing - song of the city loneliness,sadness of tears,noise of dismay...
Loveless romantic,sensual,sexy truly a masterpiece.
More about loveless
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Band Of Horses - Everything All The Time

This is the full-length debut for the Seattle band (featuring members of the now defunct Carissa's Wierd) that has drawn comparisons to, among others, Neil Young.

Rating:9/10
Modern Music Review
Seattle, WA's Band of Horses plays dense, aching mid-tempo indie rock reminiscent
of Neil Young & Crazy Horse. Formed in 2004 by multi-instrumentalists Ben Bridwell
and Matthew Brooke out of the ashes of former incarnation Carissa's Wierd,the group caught the attention of Sub Pop during a show with friends and future lablemates Iron & Wine.

I've wanted to write few words about this comely album.So,get ready for the charming melodies
,from the beginning till the end.So Liquid songs,delightful vocals which is very similar with
Neil Young,The Flaming Lips.Actually i used to listen great debuts from indie bands.
there are a lot indie band around i know.So you should ask which one is good or bad?I think,
it's hard to answer this one but i guarantee Band of Horses is really great if you need to listen
some bewitching style.Because their debut mostly sounds Dramatic,dreamy,bright.
I won't pick any song because everysong is truly awesome.It's as stunning a debut as I've heard in a long time.But if you prefer variety in a album.There isn't much style variety among the songs; they basically all sound similar.The most important point is it's getting too slow close to the end.You body is freezing,heart beats to become slow or mild and with closing song 'St. Augustine' there isn't anything to do for escape creative side of the album."Everything All the Time" (2006) fountain debut of the year,timeless,ambitious.

MM picks:Wicked Gil,The First Song
www.bandofhorses.com
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The Secret Machines - Ten Silver Drops

Revealing a sharp songwriting instinct and unfolding a distinct indie rock influence, Secret Machines unveil singular scenarios and refined tunes within the alternative pop/rock scene.
Rating:8/10
MM review
This is the sophomore set from the Texas-founded (and now New York-based) band known for its epic, proggy, psychedelic sound.After the marvellous "Now Here Is Nowhere",they still hold different indie rock tunes in their hand with "Ten Silver Drops".But it's hard to say "Ten silver Drops" is more powerful than "Now here is Nowhere".'Alone, Jealous And Stoned' sounds usual,Mercury rev dream pop sound...All At Once (It's Not Important) is an epic great space rock,dream pop combo.Considering Michael Hutchence vocals with Bono would be very nonsense,i saw some critics said that.Because of Bono uses clearer tones i don't see that he sings in a fuzzy way.In my opinioun,Secret Machines can't be Similar with U2.I saw U2 love to release pop albums.This stuff rocks!

'The result is a spiritual sibling to such previous great, emotionally raw ruminations on shattered personal lives as Phil Collins' Face Value and Beck's Sea Change.'rating:91 Entertainment Weekly

These are beautiful songs, as delicate as they are rocking and heavy like 'I Hate Pretendng','Faded Lines'.Also some alternative skywaves,dreamy guitars,complicated amazing vocals...I said the previous album more essential but this doesn't mean this album isn't well enough.This is rocking too.Ecspecially,don't go to bed without listening 'Daddy's In The Doldrums' ,gorgeous melody.You can remember Led Zeppelin with this one!

'Ten Silver Drops' is definitely growing on you time after time,don't miss this great stuff.If you want to rock on space,then keep listening!
MM picks:Daddy's In The Doldrums,I Hate Pretendng
Listen:Alone, jealous and stoned
The Secret Machines Page
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Fleetwood Mac - English Rose

MM classics
Under the direction of Peter Green, Fleetwood Mac is heard as a British blues group, although its most notable performances are on Green's original tunes "Black Magic Woman" and "Albatross," both British hits.

The opening track 'Stop Messin' Round' from Fleetwood Mac's second album finds the band at once staying true to their authentic blues roots while expanding arrangements.'Jigsaw Puzzle Blues' instrumental great blues work.

A whimsical, almost Depression-era blues ballad, "Doctor Brown" is led by a vibrato-laden
guitar riff from Jeremy Spencer.

'Something Inside of Me' Paranoia, sadness, and depression are all subtexts here and all are couched in an emotionally charged blues.
The song rocks harder than many of the band's efforts on their debut, and it is a great example of Fleetwood Mac flexing their muscle.

One of the highlights of the early Fleetwood Mac catalog, "Love That Burns" showcases Peter Green's command of a slow blues. Emotionally charged and intense lyrics touch upon some classic blues imagery; the failing of a romance, as usual, is the main subject matter.

"Albatross" provided the band with a huge international hit in 1969. Combining blues, Bahamian, Caribbean, and calypso music, Peter Green created a truly unique musical synthesis. Built around a simple blues pattern, Green and the band added fabulous and somewhat eccentric shading, and the overall effect is, without a doubt, intoxicating.

Very bluesy Fleetwood Mac classic album "English Rose" which includes twelve incredible
blues songs.Every song is great without any discussion.Passionate vocals,good-natured
guitars,playful tunes, excellent solo sections show us that it never gets old.
Fleetwood Mac official site
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