Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos

Obviously the eponymous track is the main event here, and rightfully so as its one of the best classic rock songs ever and absolutely one of my favorites (that piano coda is just *chefs kiss*). But don't let it distract you from the rest of the album, comprising of some really great bluesy rock music from one of the best guitarists to ever do it (so good its hard to appreciate if you weren't there at the time, the Jerry Seinfeld of guitar playing if you will). The problem comes with just how bloated the album ends up being, the solo's are good and all but they extend these tracks well beyond the length they ideally should be. Which by extension, extends what should have been a great lean single record into an unfortunately bloated double record that just becomes exhausting by the end. No matter how good Clapton's guitar playing is, he just can't sustain these tracks for how long they meander on. It shouldn't stop you from checking this out however, its a decent album and worth a listen. Although Clapton can go fuck himself, just a terrible human being in nearly all the ways its possible to be one. Highlights: Keep on Growing, Anyday, Layla

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