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Eric Clapton

Neither a career retrospective nor a rarities collection, Time Pieces II: Live in the '70s is an odd record. Featuring a selection of material recorded in concert at various points in the '70s, the album never gives an accurate impression of Clapton's progression as a guitarist -- it's sequenced haphazardly, with tracks falling outside of strict chronological order. Nevertheless, there are a number of fine performances here, especially on album tracks like "Tulsa Time" and "If I Don't Be There by Morning," as well as the extended solos of "Rambling on My Mind." Casual listeners may find that Time Pieces II doesn't fulfill their needs the way its predecessor did, but diehard fans will find certain tracks to be of interest. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide