From the Cradle

From the Cradle is a 1994 record in which Eric Clapton makes a deliberate return to traditional blues, presenting mainly interpretations of Delta and Chicago blues material. The sound is raw and electric, built around Clapton's guitar tone, slide work and straightforward band arrangements that favor shuffles, slow blues and a rootsy, no-frills production. It serves as a focused statement of his blues influences and a concerted move away from pop and studio polish toward a classic, back-to-basics blues aesthetic.