Old Sock

Old Sock is Eric Clapton's 21st Album and consist of 10 covers and 2 original compositions ( Gotta Get Over and Every Little Thing ) with special guest musicians : Steve Winwood , JJ Cale , Paul McCartney , Taj Mahal , Chaka Kahn & other guest musicians mention on the Album .The Band : Eric Clapton Electric Guitar Vocals , Acoustic Guitar , 12 String Guitar , Dobro , Mandolin .Doyle Bramhall II : Electric Guitar , Acoustic Guitar , Slide Guitar , Mandolin and backing vocals .Willie Weeks : Bass Guitar & Upright Bass .Steve Gad Drums .Tracks are : Further on Down the Road 5:44 - Angel 3:54 - The Folks Who Live on the Hill 3:46 - Gotta Get Over 4:37 - Till Your Well Runs Dry 4:42 - All of Me 3:32 - Born to Loose 4:03 - Still Got The Blues 5:54 - Good Night Irene 4:23 - Your One and Only Man 4:30 - Every Little Thing 4:34 - Our Love Is Here To Stay 4:12 , 53 minutes .Old Sock is a well recorded Album with great guest musicians but isn't the traditional Delta Blues to Blues Rock Eric Clapton I was expecting playing songs like All of Me & Good Night Irene , reggae and country Rhythm's that after a few plays kinda grow on you .

I can't understand anyone bashing this album as so many have done on here. Unless you think its 40 years ago and Derek and the Dominoes and Cream are the only things Eric is allowed to put his talents to, maybe.A true Eric Clapton fan will LOVE this CD. His voice is in fine form, the music is true MUSIC, played by talented musicians (led by EC himself, of course) and I think the song collection and mix of it is cool. The old songs are classics that I love and I love that he does too, apparently. The new songs are great. There's not one song on here I'd skip over.When I pop a CD into the Bose, this is what I want it to sound like. This is going to end up being one of my very favorite Clapton albums ever. Get it.

A mix of reggae, blues, ballads, bit of rock,country, nostalgic songs your grand parents listen to, couple of originals thrown in. Eric has gotten to the point now where he is making music that pleases himself and perhaps the fans who still enjoy listening to him, not making music for the sake of the record companies bugging him about where is the next "Layla", so they can cash in on the big sales. Listen to it a couple of times before you get too critical, you might like it. If anyone gets the chance, go see him on tour this year while you can as he has announced he will stop touring in 2015, when he turns 70. So far at the start of the tour he is only doing 2 songs from this cd, perhaps as the tour progresses he may add more.

Initially, I didn't like it... Then I gave it a couple more listens and I like it a lot... Ya know, when you're almost 70,you want to put out quality stuff..... and this is that.... a lot of old standards... Still got the blues: well, Eric could havecome up with a new take on it, but he laid low and paid a nice tribute to the late Gary Moore.... A beautiful version,and some of the royalties will go the Gary Moore family..... Nice gesture, Mr. Clapton.... Give this a chance, qualitymusicianship all around......... Let it Grow......

I bought Eric Claptons CD OLD SOCK from AMAZON,COM. After listening to the whole CD I really enjoyed the music. the OLD SOCK CD is a little different than what you might expect from Clapton, but regardless its a great CD at a great price. Claptons music is a little more laid back actually a nice laid back where you can actually here the talent we all know Eric Clapton has with the guitar. I suggest you buy the CD from AMAZON.COM and decide for yourself, after all, its ERIC CLAPTON, has he ever made a bad recording? Not in my lifetime.

This CD feels very intimate to me. Like when you have friends over and someone pulls out their guitar. They try to find a song everyone remembers so we can all sing along. Love his voice on Born to Lose and also Goodnight Irene. Love that he did songs with friends. Loved hearing his daughters sing on Every Little Thing which was written by his friend Doyle Bramhall II. Like I said, this is a very intimate gift we have received from our friend Eric Clapton. And thank you very much Eric.

A longtime fan, very pleased with this collection of music.

When you read about the beginnings of this CD, you learn that these are the songs Eric Clapton enjoys to play when he's not playing his own hits.. and I see why. They are fun and easy to listen to. When I first got it, it reminded me a lot of Paul McCartney's "Kisses on the Bottom" CD, which I adore. Both of the these legends of music share a side of themselves that is very appealing and a bit out of character but no less great to listen to. Buy it... you'll like it!

I can understand why many Clapton fans feel disappointed by this album, certainly those who are more fans of his rock and blues material and those who prefer harder-edged music in general. When I first played "Old Sock", I was quite surprised at how gentle and sleepy this album is at times and wasn't sure about it at all. However, after I'd given it a few more plays, I realised that there is plenty here to like, but only if you also enjoy your music at a more relaxed pace and aren't expecting Clapton to be playing electrifying blues with any kind of fire in his belly. There are a few tracks which sound a little dated and have been given the gentle reggae treatment that Clapton favoured in the 1970's, such as "Further On Down The Road" which kicks of the album with a whimper rather than a bang, and the distinctly average "Your One And Only Man". Despite lacking any kind of edge, they're pleasant enough songs, although I'm well aware I'm damning them with faint praise. Sadly, that is the story of most of this album as there is far too much pedestrian content on "Old Sock" for it be regarded as one of Eric's better albums and there is nothing that really moves out of first gear.The worst offenders on this disappointingly underwhelming album are the supposedly upbeat numbers, such as "Gotta Get Over", which lack the punch they should deliver, whereas the slower, more purposely relaxed songs actually sound rather lovely. "The Folks Who Live On The Hill", for example, is dreamy and romantic, "All Of Me" with Paul McCartney, is a charming rendition of the old standard, "Goodnight Irene" is genuinely likeable and "Our Love Is Here To Stay" is affably delivered. It is on the more crafted, subtle songs that Eric really excels and he manages to handle much covered material with taste and restraint. His tribute to Gary Moore, "Still Got The Blues" is superb. Eric could have gone for a straight forward cover, but his low-key, smoky rendition highlights the class and beauty of the composition. Sadly, "Every Little Thing" is, by far, the worst thing I have ever heard Eric Clapton release - an absolute abomination. I am not a great fan of artists adding a choir of children onto songs at the best of times, but rarely do they sound as cringeworthy, twee and sickening as they do on this song. A seriously bad mistake. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I felt digusted and nauseous when I first heard it. I've subjected myself to it again before writing this review and I can only say that my feelings are not only upheld, but they're possibly stronger in my hatred of this track.So, is this a good album? No, not really. A bad album? I wouldn't go that far either. It's actually a rather confused mess of an album which lacks any real musical identity. Given my eclectic personal taste, I actually like what many of Clapton's fans may hate about the album, the slow, relaxed, mellowed-out Clapton adding subtle acoustic guitar licks to old standards and covers. People who particularly enjoyed the "Unplugged" album, for example, may find plenty to enjoy here. I can't help thinking that if the whole album would have been like that, it would have been a lot more likeable. A Clapton album of old standards would be divisive amongst his admirers, probably, but at least it would have been focused and cohesive. Anyway, it is what it is and there's no point in ranting about what Eric "should be doing". This is a musician approaching seventy years old who is making the music he wants to make and it's our choice whether to buy it and listen to it or not. There's just enough good music on this album for me to not regret buying it, but it's a close call.Incidentally, "Old Sock", according to Clapton, is a term of endearment that older men address each other with - i.e. "Hello, old sock". I will have to take his word for it, as it's not something I have ever heard of before. Better luck next time, old sock.

I have many Eric Clapton albums, from his early Yardbird days, Cream, collaborations with Buddy Guy, etc. This album hasn't quite done it for me. There's nothing wrong with it, the songs are well chosen, there's variety of styles, the musicianship is beyond question. It's just...well...another album. There's nothing on it that makes you think, wow, that was a brilliant track, or another great guitar solo!There are plenty of people who will love this album, and judging by some of the reviews it's been getting, there are. It's not going to be the first E.C. album I'll be reaching for; not when 'Riding With The King', 'Me And Mr Johnson' and the like are sitting on the shelf very near by.

Another excellent CD from Eric Clapton, lots of good vibes, classic songs treated in his unique way. Gary Moore would certainly have liked Eric's version of 'Still got the Blues' for example. Top production as always. If you like Eric, you will want to have this one in your collection. Some negative comments about this one from some of his otherwise dedicated fans, couldn't see why.

It was just awful. Painful even... I mean the reggea tracks .. pleaseAlbum should have been called "old" ****

Have been a fan of EC since his days with the Yardbirds. He has been through a number of incarnations over the years, some better than others. This CD is a strange and varied collection of numbers covering various styles and periods. Some work, some don't.All done very professionally and skilfully, but I expected something better from Eric.

This is a reasonable, somewhat pedestrian album which is pleasant enough, but does not show the fire Eric is still capable of producing in a live setting.In response to some other comments, I'd like to point out that 'Goodnight Irene' is a Leadbelly song (considered by some to be one of the fathers of the blues) and as such it is totally appropriate for Eric to play it.

Another great album from Slowhand.

Clapton is always different not everybody’s Tate but I like it —steve

I can see a lot of reviewers have gone to great pains in describing their, shall we say, disdain for this record. I understand what they are saying, but I love it! It is self- indulgent of course, but that is half the joy of it. A classic it may not be, but there is a personal quality to it that gets to me. Go on give it a go and lose those preconceived expectations first!

Particularly love the version of Peter Tosh's Till Your Well Runs Dry

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I love this guy, he is the master, long may he keep singing and recording. Old Sock is like a new sock; fresh, comfortable and wearable. Bring on the other one. What more can I say,I am a Clapton fan

Another great album from this artist to ad to my collection of their output

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Eric has made my ears smile too many times for me toknock anything he does, BUT!P.S. I'll still get the next , and look forward to it .