461 Ocean Boulevard

461 Ocean Boulevard is Eric Clapton's 1974 studio album that adopts a more relaxed, song-focused approach, blending blues rock, pop and occasional reggae touches. The record features warm, restrained guitar work and straightforward arrangements that favor melody and groove over flashy technique, with the reggae-tinged cover of Bob Marley’s "I Shot the Sheriff" standing out as a widely recognized example of its stylistic range. Overall the album emphasizes rootsy blues and accessible pop sensibilities and is associated with Clapton’s return to active recording during his recovery period.