[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.
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.
A supergroup for the ages, featuring the principal members of Cream and Traffic. Plus the bass player from Family.
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.
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.