J.J. Cale - The Silvertone Years (2011)

The Silvertone Years is a retrospective album that covers the music of the legendary blues/roots artist J.J. Cale during his time on the Silvertone label. The album gives an overview of his work from 1989 till 1992. The compilation goes back to a period where Cale worked with less musicians compared to the early 1980s, but still maintained his signature sound of blues and country in a laidback manner. The Silvertone Years provides an interesting overview of Cale's musical output and shows his ability to create timeless music.