Eric Clapton
Just One Night

THE REVIEW

I believe I haven't found any trace of a review for this album ("Just One Night") and so, since it is one of Mr. "Slowhand's" most beautiful albums, I'm about to create one! (I purposely omitted writing that IN MY OPINION it is one of the most beautiful albums by "Slowhand" because it is regardless.)

I don't want to give introductions about the artist or his life, that's not my job, I believe Wikipedia is enough for that. My intention is solely to comment on this album.

The live is divided into two CDs. The first CD starts off strongly with "Tulsa Time", a song with an upbeat rhythm, which makes you want to dance as if you were at a country fair with half-empty beer glasses in hand. Right after, things get serious with "Early in the Morning." I say things get serious because it is from this track that Eric's guitar and voice begin to scratch in a way only he can do. Another masterful performance on the first disc for me is in "Wonderful Tonight," where Clapton manages to convey excessive emotions despite the absence of guitar virtuosity! Indeed, in this song, you can best appreciate Eric's magical touch. The rest of the songs on the first CD are still rhythmic; they are songs that make you dream for a moment of being in a convertible on the magnificent Route 66, with the sun glinting off your sunglasses and the wind tousling your hair!

The second CD starts in the best possible way, with "Double Trouble" (which, along with "Cocaine" and "Blues Power" make this second CD a "drug"). "Double Trouble" allows us to grasp all the passion with which the artist tries to convey emotions through his fingers, alternating sublime virtuosity with parts where the guitar is almost imperceptible yet intense! As already mentioned, another standout track is the famous "Cocaine." In my opinion, it's one of the best versions where you can hear perhaps excessive use of the "wha-wha."

In conclusion, if someone told me they must buy an Eric Clapton album at all costs and want something masterful, I would undoubtedly recommend this masterpiece! Obviously, from my review, it is evident that I am a fan of his and have no issues criticizing his "flops," but when faced with such milestones in music, it's inevitable to get carried away with enthusiasm in reviewing!