J.J. Cale - Classic - The Universal Masters Collection (1999) MP3 V0

J.J. Cale - Classic - The Universal Masters Collection (1999) MP3 V0

Import only collection, part of the Universal Masters series, features 18 tracks from the influential modern American Blues man who has been an enormous inspiration on Eric Clapton amongst others. .J.J. Cale's dry, rootsy and rustic approach to the Blues has made him one of the outstanding greats of the genre, with many of his contemporaries reaching into his back catalog and covering Cale-penned modern classics.

The Universal Masters Collection is as solid as the Chronicles double CD issued a few years prior, but without any of the filler. This one is loaded with 18 tracks from J.J. Cale's prime, including "Magnolia," "After Midnight," "Call Me the Breeze," "Cocaine," and more. It also includes latter-day staples such as "Shanghaid" and "Downtown L.A."

The consistency of this Okie-drenched, red-dirt, laid-back blues strut is remarkable. It packs a quiet yet unmistakable wallop. This is easily the best single-disc collection out there and features completely remastered sound.

Track Listing

1 After Midnight
2 Magnolia
3 Crazy Mama
4 Call Me The Breeze
5 Lies
6 Cajun Moon
7 Rock And Roll Records
8 Cocaine
9 Hey Baby
10 Don't Cry Sister
11 Carry On
12 Mama Don't
13 Devil In Disguise
14 Downtown L.A.
15 Shanghaid
16 Change Your Mind
17 Lonesome Train
18 Long Way Home