Eric Clapton Archives - Progrography

[Review] The Mothers of Invention: We’re Only In It For The Money (1968)

A smorgasbord of demented genius in snack-size bites that challenges the status quo, the counterculture and everything in between.

George’s soundtrack to a psychedelic movie about a lonely biologist shouldn’t be put under a microscope, but it’s much better than I expected.

Clapton’s first solo album features the Bramletts (Delaney & Bonnie), a pocketfull of Dominoes and a few classics.

J.J. Cale was an unknown songwriter before Clapton recorded this; after, not so much.

[Kronomyth 1.0] Creamelot.

The CS&N star makes an S out of himself in the best way possible, showcasing his musical chops on this all-star set.

George had developed as a songwriter, but even Abbey Road didn’t prepare you for the creative outpouring of this triple-elpee set.

Stills struck gold a second time with this solid followup featuring a star-studded cast of Eric Clapton, Ringo, David Crosby and Jerry Garcia.

[Kronomyth 1.5] BlinDereKlapton.

Some people would have staged an intervention for Clapton. His friends staged a concert instead.

Clapton emerges from the shadow of a heroin addiction with his strongest album since Layla.

Clapton’s version follows Bob’s vocal lead but adds much sweeter backing vocals. Oh, and it also charted much better.

[Kronomyth 4.0] It’s What Jamaica Life.

[Kronomyth 5.0] The Mayall man delivers.

Ken Russell’s film adaptation of Tommy featuring a who’s who of rock and film stars, including The Who.