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March 29, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Shit That’s Good! Crap Albums I Love # 24 – Eric Clapton, “Behind The Sun”

Eric Clapton, Behind The Sun, 1985 When The Cream of Eric Clapton was released on vinyl in 1987 it was one of the records that bonded my family. Mum and dad knew Eric Clapton from his 70s solo triumphs and the early bands where he’d earned his God-like reputation. They were fans. And though CDs […]
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November 13, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 219

Eric Clapton, E.C. Was Here (1975) I coveted this for a long time – long before I ever got around to owning it; Eric Clapton was my number one guitar guy for a while. Only a little while – but it was important (He was the first big-name live-gig I saw – and it was […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1975, E.C. Was Here, EC, Eric Clapton, Live, LP, Presence Of The Lord, Record, The Vinyl Countdown, The Vinyl Countdown # 219, Vinyl ·

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April 4, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 321 

Eric Clapton, Music From The Motion Picture Rush (1992) I was/am a big fan of the film – underrated, lesser discovered, great actors, and I love the score by Eric Clapton. It arrived at  the time when I was at the end of my run as being almost the biggest Clapton fan on the planet. As a kid and young teen I was obsessed with […]
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January 24, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Poem: That second Eric Clapton concert I went to… 

We were at an Eric Clapton concert – ie: A White  Room – none more white when it comes to the blues and there was a bit of argy-bargy going on. Some dude was pushing another dude and then my dad got all up in the grill of someone – chest puffed out – and I’d never seen that […]
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December 21, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Eric Clapton: Happy Xmas

Eric Clapton Happy Xmas Bushbranch/Surfdog Never has the divide between how the generations treat their heroes been as obvious as the fact that Eric Clapton, in 2018, gets to release a Christmas Album with, wait for it, a “techno” version of Jingle Bells.
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Album Review, Avicii, Christmas, Christmas Album, EC, Eric Clapton, Eric Clapton: Happy Xmas, Happy Christmas, Happy Xmas, Merry Christmas, Xmas, You can support Off The Tracks via PressPatron ·

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May 5, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 408

Elvis Costello and The Roots, Wise Up: Thought – Remixes and Reworks [EP] (2013) Being a big fan of both Elvis Costello and The Roots I was –  instantly – a fan of the Wise Up Ghost album, even got a second crack at interviewing Elvis Costello in the accompanying press-rounds (always a treat). So […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 10", 10" vinyl, 2013, Antibalas, Chico Mann, Cinco Minutos Con Vos, Cinco Minutos Con Vos (Karriem Riggins Remix), EC, Elvis Costello, Elvis Costello and The Roots, EP, Karriem Riggins, LP, Menahan Street Band, Remix, rework, The Roots, The Vinyl Countdown # 408, Vinyl, Wise Up: Thought – Remixes and Reworks, You can support Off The Tracks via PressPatron ·

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February 8, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Win A Double Pass to the Eric Clapton Documentary – Life In 12 Bars

To celebrate the New Zealand theatrical release of Life In 12 Bars the new feature-length Eric Clapton documentary Madman NZ has given me five double passes for fans. The film will be screening in New Zealand from February 15-28 at selected theatres. To be in to win it is this simple: Write a comment below […]
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January 15, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Poem: The Cream of Eric Clapton

EC has a new documentary out – and is front-footing by addressing the terrible footage where he screams at “blacks” to get out of England. he endorsed Enoch Powell, which, pre-Trump, was the worst you could do. the man who used to be “God” describes these actions with embarrassment. (some people might even believe it’s […]
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November 27, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Clapton WAS God: The Last 30 Years…Turgid

In a word. Well, lifeless. Or lazy. Uninspired. Dull. Meaningless. Take your pick I guess. I was an Eric Clapton fan. Was. He was the first international big-name act I saw and it was amazing. On a good day I’m still happy with most of that first decade of work he did – I have a soft spot […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Blind Faith, Blues, Bluesbreakers, Clapton Is God, Clapton WAS God, Clapton WAS God: The Last 30 Years…Turgid, Cream, EC, Eric Clapton, Forever Man, From The Cradle, God, Guitar, Old Sock, The Last 30 Years…Turgid, Unplugged, Yardbirds ·

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September 7, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 636

Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Trust (1981) One of the first Elvis Costello albums I ever owned – I’m pretty sure it was given to me, in a batch of records that a guy at my dad’s work no longer required. Good records actually – The Cure and Springsteen and a few others. I knew […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1981, Clubland, EC, Elvis Costello, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, LP, Record, The Attractions, The Vinyl Countdown # 636, Trust, Vinyl ·

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June 19, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 683

The Imposter, Pills & Soap [Single] (1983) I love this song – always love the album it came from too. I don’t find a lot of fault with Elvis Costello. He’s a genius. One of the absolute best songwriters of the last 40 years. So many magic moments. I picked up this single the other […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1983, EC, Elvis Costello, EP, LP, Pills & Soap, Punch The Clock, Single, The Attractions, The Imposter, The Vinyl Countdown, The Vinyl Countdown # 683, Vinyl ·

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May 27, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Eric Clapton: I Still Do

Eric Clapton I Still Do Bushbranch/Surfdog Served up with what has become a trademark nod to coasting – I’d call it a mix of nonchalance and lethargy but to use the word ‘mix’ implies actual work – the biggest surprise on this album is that the title doesn’t have a question mark. The Armani Bluesman […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Album Review, Clapton, Covers, EC, Eric Clapton, From The Cradle, God, Guitar, I Still Do, J.J. Cale, Old Sock, Pilgrim, Robert Johnson, Slowhand, Standards ·
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