Call Me The Breeze/Call The Doctor/Don't Go To Strangers/Woman I Love/Magnolia/Clyde/Crazy Mama/ Nowhere To Run/After Midnight/River Runs Deep/Bringing It Back/Crying Eyes
Naturally was the debut solo album from American blues-rock guitarist J. J. Cale. His laid back style was a major influence on Eric Clapton who was the first to cover one of his songs with After Midnight. (US:51)
“His music is very warm, like a summer night with the sounds of crickets and fireflies filling the air. His groove is infectious to say the least, very casual and easy to dig. You'll find nothing pretentious or overbearing here, just some of the smoothest, cleanest, thoughtful, toe tapping numbers you will ever hear.”
“Naturally is one of the best chill-out albums. It's a calm, pleasant and relaxing blues rock record. J.J. Cale wasn't a fancy guitarist, but he knew perfectly which guitar tricks would fit a song best. It's his minimalism that makes the songs shine.”
“The music here is typical Cale, that is a very simple and relaxing mix of blues-rock and country-rock. This release is also historically important because Cale's sound has hugely influenced artists like Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler. So as you might guess, this is great stuff.” “There is nothing that is over the top and nothing that stands out. Just a canvas of subtle musicality for music lovers to switch off and enjoy. A very rare artist that can achieve this with such sincerity and skill.”
“The songs are laid back and sleepy, the melodies sometimes predictable, and the horn sections sometimes a little unnecessary, but the voice that runs over the whole album is quiet and heartfelt. As you listen your eyes begin to droop and a feeling of satisfaction overwhelms.”
“It's a rock classic, immediately easy to listen to, yet also holds up well after many plays. It's music for slow, hot summer days, when you want to just kick back and down a couple brews with some friends. Consider it summer porch music. Another point in its favour is that every song is strong, not a single loser. I've never understood why this album has never received more recognition.”
“So laid back it sounds like he's already fallen over, there is a lovely natural feel about these songs. Late night manna from heaven.”
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