Amazon.co.uk Review: The Cream of Eric Clapton still manages to raise its head as Slowhand's definitive greatest-hits package, despite umpteen albums and an armful of Grammys since its release in 1987. Opening with one of the most famous rock intros ever, "Layla" has been the envy of bedroom guitarists for the last three decades. Next up is a choice selection of Cream's finest with hits such as "Sunshine of Your Love" and "White Room" plus the breakneck blues of "Crossroads" as a reminder of what Clapton did before his period of substandard covers, such as Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" or JJ Cale's "Cocaine". The latter half of the album is not up to par with the incredible start but does redeem itself with the beautiful ode to love, "Wonderful Tonight" and the chicken-picking "Lay Down Sally", though with its vague chronological order, The Cream of Eric Clapton does slowly regress into the tired ground of a rock dinosaur.--Georgina Collins
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Excellent
I hadn't listened to anything by old slow hand in years, but I saw this CD going cheap and thought "why not?". All of the tracks on here are as fresh as the day they came out. Wonderful Tonight, Layla etc have all stood the test of time. Now I can't stop listening to it!
Rating: - Underrated.
I must say I am amazed at the low ratings some of the reviewers have given this cd. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and I agree entirely with Amazon's review. Being a big fan of Eric Clapton, I own most of his solo albums as well as all the albums of each band he played in and I would have to say if you wished to to purchase just one cd of Eric Clapton then this surely is the one to purchase. The title is appropriate, it really is the Cream of Clapton and contains most of his finest tracks. ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent compilation justifying the album title
Very good compilation of Clapton's early classics. One of the best compilations there is. Some real gems such as the eight listed below.
1. Layla - The Ultimate guitar track ..plugged or unplugged
3. I Feel Free
4. Sunshine Of Your Love
6. Strange Brew
10. Swing Low Sweet Chariot -Good to hear when England are winning a match
11. Lay Down Sally
12. Knockin' On Heaven's Door - covered by Guns N Roses; figures in ending of Lethal Weapon2 ... Read More
Rating: - What?
Oh, come off it. The guy's guitar sound is nauseating, his solos are slow and boring, and the songs are poor. He just plays a louder, flashier version of Albert King. He looks like a bank manager and has the charisma of a turnip, and is a RACIST idiot.
But apart from that, he's great.
Rating: - Cream of Clapton?
Ahhh... What a feeling when you hear the magnificient opening riff to 'Layla' as you prepare yourself for over an hour of pure Clapton genius. For the most part, you won't be disappointed, well, for the first half anyway. This album is arranged almost chronologically (they just stuck layla first as it was the biggest hit) so it starts off with Cream and Derek and the Domino's biggest hits. This first half provides some classic 60's music ('I feel free', 'Sunshine of your love' and the fantastic 'Strange ... Read More
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