Derek & The Dominos - The Majestic Stand
Review by Justin K
The Majestic Stand, the second and final album by Derek & The Dominos, is a masterpiece that showcases the band's exceptional musicianship and Eric Clapton's soulful guitar playing. Released in 1971, the album features nine tracks that range from blues to rock to soul, with each song delivering a powerful emotional punch.
The album opens with "I Looked Away," a beautiful ballad that sets the tone for the rest of the record. Clapton's guitar work on this track is particularly noteworthy, as he effortlessly blends his signature blues licks with a more melodic approach. "Bell Bottom Blues" follows, and it's a standout track that showcases Clapton's ability to convey heartbreak through his playing and vocals.
The Majestic Stand also includes several covers, such as "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" and "Have You Ever Loved a Woman." These songs are given new life by the band's impeccable musicianship and Clapton's soulful delivery.
One of the album's highlights is the epic "Layla," which has become one of Clapton's most iconic songs. The track starts off as a gentle ballad before exploding into a powerful rock anthem, with Duane Allman's slide guitar adding an extra layer of intensity. The album ends with "Thorn Tree In The Garden," a hauntingly beautiful song that serves as a fitting conclusion to this masterpiece.
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Download
Filename: derek-the-dominos-the-majestic-stand.rar- MP3 size: 68.2 mb
- FLAC size: 787.6 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Let It Rain | ||
| Blues Power | ||
| Got To Get Better In A Little While | ||
| Have You Ever Loved A Woman | ||
| Tell The Truth | ||
| Blues Power | ||
| Key To The Highway | ||
| All Night Long | ||
| Stormy Monday | ||
| Stormy Monday | ||
| Key To The Highway | ||
| Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad? | ||
| Have You Ever Loved A Woman | ||
| Motherless Child | ||
| Mean Old World | ||
| Ramblin' On My Mind | ||
| Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad? | ||
| Let It Rain | ||
| Motherless Child | ||
| All Night Long | ||
| Every Day I Have The Blues | ||
| Tell The Truth |
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Catalog Numbers
EVSD 013-016Labels
Empress Valley Supreme DiscListen online
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Formats
- 4 × CD
- Limited Edition
- Unofficial Release
- Stereo
- CD
- Deluxe Edition
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | The Electric Factory |
Notes
- CD1: Concert at Electric Factory Theatre, Philadelphia (PA), United States. 16th October 1970
- CD2: Concert at Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica (CA), United States. 20th November 1970, 1st show with Delaney Bramlett (slide guitar)
- CD3: Concert at Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica (CA), United States. 20th November 1970, 2nd show with Delaney Bramlett (slide guitar)
- CD4: Concert at Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica (CA), United States. 20th November 1970, 2nd show with Delaney Bramlett (slide guitar)
- CD2: Concert at Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica (CA), United States. 20th November 1970, 1st show
- CD3: Concert at Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica (CA), United States. 20th November 1970, 2nd show
- CD4: Concert at Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica (CA), United States. 20th November 1970, 2nd show
- with Delaney Bramlett (slide guitar) on CD2,3 & 4
