Some reviewers have called this CD "blues-zak," and I completely agree! The rhythym is unvaried and annoying, and Clapton is just trying too hard! He's thinking about it too much--not "feeling it." He did some great stuff with Cream, and he's obviously a great guitarist. But this album is way over-produced and IS NOT THE BLUES, outside of 12-bar structure, etc. Robert Johnson is great, of course, but he is not the only great blues guy. I would advise to check out some other old blues, like Skip James. If you are more of a rock person and have to get your Clapton fill, stick with Cream. Therefore, this album is totally pointless--unless you own every blues CD ever made. And then it's just bad.