5 Stars. One of the most iconic classic rock records of all time. I like a lot of Clapton's music. No doubt his later stuff got pretty lightweight. There is an authenticity to the songs on Layla that set it apart.
Debut solo, Layla and 461 Ocean Blvd were fantastic albums but the rest of his 70s and beyond were mixed. 461 sounds a bit polished, but as polished albums go, it’s fantastic. Stayed on the charts for months in 1974 for good reason.
i am reading a book about the allman brothers now and duane originally was to appear on a song or two and eric was so impressed he wanted him the whole album , Truth be told these 2 were in awe of each other and played off each other and gave the other room to improvise.This was also clapton coming to grip with his , at that time his love for patti boyd harrison , which had not been acted on yet!this is also the period where erics drug abuse started to get out of control, to me, a very good album close to 5 stars!!
This was definitely the pinnacle of Clapton's career. Post Layla, he turned into a pop star, living of the well deserved acclaim from Cream, Blind Faith and Delaney and Bonnie. This album is a monster, even Eric's vocals are substantial. Duane certainly pushed Clapton as he has never been before or since. And the band was able to keep pace with the guitar interplay phenomenally. I don't know where this would end up all time for me but you wouldn't have to go very far down the stack before you hit Layla. This was also one of the most drug addled times of his career. Glad that he is sober now. Wouldn't wish that on anyone but man, the music was stellar. Great review. Love these oldie reviews.
It's actually been several years since I last heard this album! 😱 I will have to give it a revisit sometime soon but obviously I remember liking it, I tend to prefer Clapton in a group setting for the most part. Great review!
I absolutely love Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad? and Layla, which is a top 5 song all time, for me. Bell Bottom Blues is terrific and the passionate delivery on these tracks, including a great heart-felt take on Little Wing, makes this an essential double album. The Only song I don't like on this album is Key to the Highway... too standard blues and too long.
Key to the Highway was just a jam. When they started playing the producer was in the bathroom. As soon as he heard how good it was he ran out and started recording. This explains the fade-in. At least, that's what I've read somewhere.
That' a nice review of a great great blues rock album. An absolute classic. So appropriate that Clapton finally gets some love. Everybody is bashing him nowadays
Cool album and rivals Derek's prior albums. Oddly, I'm not much of a fan of Layla but really dig most of the other assorted love songs. Great blues! The Fillmore releases really highlight how good this band was live (if you don't mind more stretched out material).
The iconic piano solo was played by session musician Jim Gordon who also played on Rikki Don't Lose That Number by Steely Dan. Tragically , Gordon would end up murdering his mother & spending over 30 years in prison. Can't take those 3 minutes away from him in rock history though. * On Layla.
Layla has some pretty sublime moments and say what you will but ‘Bell Bottom Blues’ is an all timer for me, incredible vocals…Truthfully though outside of Cream I’ve never been much of a Clapton guy.
Hi guys, this is one of those albums I never got into completely, I like it but i can't listen to it more than a couple of times, it is catchy but there is something missing, anyway, i follow your videos even when i don't like some albums!
Knowing the limits of the genre of white blues rock (at least for me), I was shocked how good it was when I finally listened to it. 20 years later, I still think it's one of the great double albums. I could do without "Key to the Highway". Standard blues without the rest of the album's passion, urgency and focus. Replace it with "Mean Old World".
This would definitely be a 5-star single album for me. Not sure how I'd rate it today, but its mythical aspects and its story are greater than my enjoyment of the entire record. I really like their take on "Little Wing." As far as Clapton albums go, I think I prefer "Slowhand" to this one.
For anyone interested, a single "Layla" album for me that would be more satisfying would look as follows: 1) Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad - 4:42 2) Bell Bottom Blues - 5:02 3) Thorn Tree In The Garden - 2:51 4) Keep On Growing - 6:21 Total - 18:56 5) Tell The Truth - 3:25 (single version) 6) Little Wing - 5:34 7) I Looked Away - 3:05 8) Layla - 7:04 Total - 19:08
Excellent album held back by the covers a bit (except little Wing). I like the sound a lot, and I love a good percentage of the album, I Looked Away, Bell Bottom Blues, Anyday, Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?, Layla. I go 4 or 4.5 and I'm fairly harsh
I always thought it was a poorly recorded record. Both the CD and the vinyl sound similarly bad. But what you guys said about the recording does makes sense to me. So I will listen with new ears. However, I was never a fan of long extended guitar solos.
@@nikosvault - OK thanks. I have the 40th ann. 2 cd edition I bought a couple of yrs ago. My cd player is probably 30 yrs old so I doubt those sacd's will sound much different.
Could you guys do a listography for Meshuggah? They are the most influential metal band since Metallica. I know Jason doesn't like metal, but they only have 9 albums - also happy to donate to make this happen. Thanks!
@@TastesLikeMusic I would say listen to their song "Future Breed Machine" to get a good idea of their sound. Very recent band, their first album is from 1991. Odd time signatures, jazzy, a bit proggy at times and amazing solos, their lead guitarist is a virtuoso. If you can get past the harsh vocals, you guys are in for a treat.
One of the records where everything comes together. Great songwriting, great playing. The rhythm section deserves more praise!
I need a top 10 blues record list from each of you, because this is probably #1 for me.
5 Stars. One of the most iconic classic rock records of all time. I like a lot of Clapton's music. No doubt his later stuff got pretty lightweight. There is an authenticity to the songs on Layla that set it apart.
Debut solo, Layla and 461 Ocean Blvd were fantastic albums but the rest of his 70s and beyond were mixed. 461 sounds a bit polished, but as polished albums go, it’s fantastic. Stayed on the charts for months in 1974 for good reason.
i am reading a book about the allman brothers now and duane originally was to appear on a song or two and eric was so impressed he wanted him the whole album , Truth be told these 2 were in awe of each other and played off each other and gave the other room to improvise.This was also clapton coming to grip with his , at that time his love for patti boyd harrison , which had not been acted on yet!this is also the period where erics drug abuse started to get out of control, to me, a very good album close to 5 stars!!
Hey bengal! Thank you for the information about Eric and Duane. I love this album, too. 🎶💜💜
@@weirddebbiem1619 thanx deb, the book came in handy lol💜💜
@bengalgangster You're welcome, bengal. Yep, the book sure did come in handy. 📖🎶💜💜
This was definitely the pinnacle of Clapton's career. Post Layla, he turned into a pop star, living of the well deserved acclaim from Cream, Blind Faith and Delaney and Bonnie. This album is a monster, even Eric's vocals are substantial. Duane certainly pushed Clapton as he has never been before or since. And the band was able to keep pace with the guitar interplay phenomenally. I don't know where this would end up all time for me but you wouldn't have to go very far down the stack before you hit Layla.
This was also one of the most drug addled times of his career. Glad that he is sober now. Wouldn't wish that on anyone but man, the music was stellar.
Great review. Love these oldie reviews.
The jamming included in the deluxe edition is awesome.
It's actually been several years since I last heard this album! 😱 I will have to give it a revisit sometime soon but obviously I remember liking it, I tend to prefer Clapton in a group setting for the most part. Great review!
I absolutely love Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad? and Layla, which is a top 5 song all time, for me. Bell Bottom Blues is terrific and the passionate delivery on these tracks, including a great heart-felt take on Little Wing, makes this an essential double album. The Only song I don't like on this album is Key to the Highway... too standard blues and too long.
Key to the Highway was just a jam. When they started playing the producer was in the bathroom. As soon as he heard how good it was he ran out and started recording. This explains the fade-in. At least, that's what I've read somewhere.
@@albertoramirez6388 The " Police " guy is making suspect points in replies & notably not leaving a comment 🙄
That' a nice review of a great great blues rock album.
An absolute classic.
So appropriate that Clapton finally gets some love.
Everybody is bashing him nowadays
Cool album and rivals Derek's prior albums. Oddly, I'm not much of a fan of Layla but really dig most of the other assorted love songs. Great blues! The Fillmore releases really highlight how good this band was live (if you don't mind more stretched out material).
🎶Layla
You got me on my knees, Layla
Begging, darling please, Layla
Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?🎶
The iconic piano solo was played by session musician Jim Gordon who also played on Rikki Don't Lose That Number by Steely Dan. Tragically , Gordon would end up murdering his mother & spending over 30 years in prison. Can't take those 3 minutes away from him in rock history though. * On Layla.
He also stole it from his girlfriend.
Rita Coolidge
No, it wasn't.
Police 🚔 - Yes , it was. 👋 👋
Interesting that 🤔 Police 🚔 guy only leaves replies in his channel history. No comments. He lacks .. credibility & lacks .. in general ! 😆 🤣
Layla has some pretty sublime moments and say what you will but ‘Bell Bottom Blues’ is an all timer for me, incredible vocals…Truthfully though outside of Cream I’ve never been much of a Clapton guy.
Iconic album
Hi guys, this is one of those albums I never got into completely, I like it but i can't listen to it more than a couple of times, it is catchy but there is something missing, anyway, i follow your videos even when i don't like some albums!
Knowing the limits of the genre of white blues rock (at least for me), I was shocked how good it was when I finally listened to it. 20 years later, I still think it's one of the great double albums. I could do without "Key to the Highway". Standard blues without the rest of the album's passion, urgency and focus. Replace it with "Mean Old World".
This would definitely be a 5-star single album for me. Not sure how I'd rate it today, but its mythical aspects and its story are greater than my enjoyment of the entire record. I really like their take on "Little Wing." As far as Clapton albums go, I think I prefer "Slowhand" to this one.
For anyone interested, a single "Layla" album for me that would be more satisfying would look as follows:
1) Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad - 4:42
2) Bell Bottom Blues - 5:02
3) Thorn Tree In The Garden - 2:51
4) Keep On Growing - 6:21
Total - 18:56
5) Tell The Truth - 3:25 (single version)
6) Little Wing - 5:34
7) I Looked Away - 3:05
8) Layla - 7:04
Total - 19:08
Rita Coolidge claims she wrote the coda to Layla but not credited.
Excellent album held back by the covers a bit (except little Wing). I like the sound a lot, and I love a good percentage of the album, I Looked Away, Bell Bottom Blues, Anyday, Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?, Layla. I go 4 or 4.5 and I'm fairly harsh
I always thought it was a poorly recorded record. Both the CD and the vinyl sound similarly bad. But what you guys said about the recording does makes sense to me. So I will listen with new ears. However, I was never a fan of long extended guitar solos.
The recent MFSL SACD and the 2016 JP SHM-SACD (same as the Platinum SHM-CD from 2013) are very good.
@@nikosvault - OK thanks. I have the 40th ann. 2 cd edition I bought a couple of yrs ago. My cd player is probably 30 yrs old so I doubt those sacd's will sound much different.
@@jake105 The 40th Ann is compressed to death. So if "clarity" is your thing...stay away from the Platinum SHM-CD. Flat transfer.
Could you guys do a listography for Meshuggah? They are the most influential metal band since Metallica. I know Jason doesn't like metal, but they only have 9 albums - also happy to donate to make this happen. Thanks!
I don’t really know any Meshuggah to be honest. Would be a tough discography. - Joe
@@TastesLikeMusic I would say listen to their song "Future Breed Machine" to get a good idea of their sound. Very recent band, their first album is from 1991. Odd time signatures, jazzy, a bit proggy at times and amazing solos, their lead guitarist is a virtuoso. If you can get past the harsh vocals, you guys are in for a treat.
This album is amazing considering Clapton and the Dominoes failed to mount a success tour to promote it
Whitlock is most definitely a key player here as well
@@3bwana Oddly enough, his keyboard parts are quite low in the mix here. However, you can hear him in full force on "In Concert."
Might be time to visit EC
My Holy Trinity of Clapton albums are Layla, 461 Ocean Boulevard and Backless.
But he is not a great album artist. And after 1983 it really gets meh.
Completely different vibe to Abigail devoe’s review
She has a lot of records ..
What did she say
I own two copies of Layla, so take that, Abigail
Are you upset that we didn’t dress up as Pattie Boyd? -Jason
@@TheGenreman Abigail is the annointed head of the Vinyl Community. To her credit , she is a huge Slowdive fan.