Eric Clapton ‎– Journeyman

Eric Clapton – Journeyman

Released at the close of the 1980s, Journeyman finds Eric Clapton returning confidently to the blues-rooted sound that defined much of his greatest work. Blending polished production with heartfelt songwriting and masterful guitar playing, the album became one of Clapton’s strongest and most commercially successful later-period releases.

Featuring a stellar lineup of collaborators and songwriters, Journeyman moves effortlessly between blues, rock, soul, and radio-friendly adult contemporary sounds. Clapton’s playing is tasteful throughout — restrained when needed, but capable of delivering soaring emotional solos that remind listeners exactly why he remains one of rock’s most celebrated guitarists.

Highlights include the driving “Pretending,” the Grammy-winning “Bad Love,” and the soulful “Running On Faith,” while deeper cuts like “Old Love” showcase Clapton at his most expressive and blues-driven. The album also includes spirited covers of “Hound Dog” and “Before You Accuse Me,” paying tribute to the American blues and rock ’n’ roll traditions that shaped his career.

Smooth, confident, and packed with memorable performances, Journeyman stands as one of the essential Eric Clapton studio albums of the late 20th century.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Pretending (4:48)
2. Anything For Your Love (4:16)
3. Bad Love (5:11)
4. Running On Faith (5:27)
5. Hard Times (3:00)
6. Hound Dog (2:26)

Side B

1. No Alibis (5:32)
2. Run So Far (4:06)
3. Old Love (6:25)
4. Breaking Point (5:37)
5. Lead Me On (5:52)
6. Before You Accuse Me (3:55)