The guy was a total master. Beyond just carving out his own signature sound, he actually knew how to write a killer song. His music is incredibly smooth and subtle—it just flows. He kept things simple, but would hit you with these sudden, heavy-hitting improvisations that really stick. If I had one gripe, some of the albums can get a little repetitive here and there.
Check this out: JJ Cale – Downtown Los Angeles (Grasshopper, 1982)
Check this out: JJ Cale – Downtown Los Angeles (Grasshopper, 1982)