Reviews Written by John J
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April 15, 2004
Clapton at his Best
Pros: All Blues
Cons: None
Clapton is magnificent on this album. By far this is the best he has done in years. Returning to his roots, he took the master of Delta Blues, Robert Johnson and, maybe selling his soul as well, took Johnson's lyics to another level. If you're looking for pop music, hip hop or any of the other incredibly drab and uninspired music that currently clutters up most of the radio stations air waves, don't even listen to this and definitely don't buy it because you will be disappointed. If you are looking for the best in blues, this is it. Soulful or honkytonk, mournful or melodic, it's all here. From the first note on "When You Got a Good Friend" to the last strains of "Hell Hound on my Trail" this is a journey that pays homage to the man that influenced Clapton the most, Robert Johnson. If some of it sounds familiar in style, music or lyics it's because the author of these songs is maybe the most imitated and borrowed songwriter and entertainer of all times. Sit back and enjoy or stand up and dance; it's all good here. ...
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Big League Sports - Big League Disappointment
Pros: Affordable.
Cons: Skills only, no games.
Some of the skills competition (as in shots on soccer goal) are far too easy. Controller on some skills respond slowly or not at all (Soccer Goalie has very a slow reponse, Quarterback does not always respond to throwing motion and the Hockey goalie does not respond at all). Even though the game is fairly inexpensive, it is still a waste of money. ...