Álbum August (Eric Clapton)

August de Eric Clapton

Álbum de Eric Clapton

1986
★★★★☆
Basado en 5 votos
  • Fecha de lanzamiento: 24 de Noviembre de 1986
  • Sello Discográfico: Warner Bros. Records
  • Compositores: Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Lamont Dozier, Robert Cray, Greg Phillinganes
  • Productores: Phil Collins, Tom Dowd

Valora este álbum

August es un álbum de Eric Clapton, publicado en 1986 por Warner Bros. Records. El disco incluye 12 canciones, entre ellas «It's in the way that you use it», «Run», «Tearing us apart» y «Bad Influence».

Introducción: El sonido del éxito

"August", lanzado en 1986, es el décimo álbum de estudio de Eric Clapton y la culminación de su colaboración con Phil Collins. Titulado en honor al mes de nacimiento de su hijo Conor, el álbum es una obra de pop rock y R&B de alta energía, con una producción grandilocuente y un sonido diseñado para las radios y los estadios de la época. Con una sección de vientos potente, sintetizadores prominentes y la característica batería de Collins, "August" es uno de los álbumes más exitosos comercialmente de la carrera de Clapton, pese a no contener grandes éxitos en las listas de sencillos.

Cómo se grabó

Tras el éxito de "Behind the Sun", Clapton decidió volver a trabajar con Phil Collins, esta vez dándole un control casi total sobre la producción. El álbum fue grabado en Los Ángeles con la banda de gira de Collins, incluyendo al bajista Nathan East y al teclista Greg Phillinganes, quienes se convertirían en colaboradores habituales de Clapton. El álbum también cuenta con un dueto estelar con Tina Turner en la canción "Tearing Us Apart".

Canción por canción

"It's in the Way That You Use It": Escrita con Robbie Robertson para la película "El color del dinero", esta canción de rock de medio tiempo se convirtió en un éxito en las radios de rock de Estados Unidos y estableció el tono del álbum.

"Tearing Us Apart" (con Tina Turner): Un dueto de rock enérgico y apasionado con la legendaria Tina Turner. La canción fue un éxito modesto pero se convirtió en un momento destacado de las giras de ambos artistas.

"Holy Mother": Una de las baladas más emotivas y personales de Clapton. Escrita en memoria de su amigo Richard Manuel de The Band, la canción es una plegaria con un arreglo orquestal grandioso y un solo de guitarra conmovedor.

Cifras y valoración

"August" fue un gran éxito comercial, especialmente en el Reino Unido, donde alcanzó el puesto 3 y se convirtió en su álbum más vendido hasta la fecha. En Estados Unidos, llegó al número 37. La crítica lo recibió con reseñas generalmente positivas, elogiando su energía y su producción impecable. Aunque algunos puristas criticaron su sonido comercial, el álbum es ahora visto como un clásico del rock de los 80 y uno de los puntos álgidos de su colaboración con Phil Collins.

Listado de Canciones

  1. It's in the way that you use it4:09
  2. Run3:38

    Letra

    Love on my mind, I used to be Living it up, fancy free, Then one night it came to an end; I met that girl and the trouble began. Something inside of me keeps on telling me to run. Whatcha gonna do to me? Something inside of me keeps on telling me to run. Whatcha gonna do to me? I was hooked with just one look, Easy prey, child's play. I knew this girl was no one night stand; Felt just like putty in her hands. Chorus Got no answers, got no cure, But one thing I know for sure: This is the girl, she's the one. She makes it so hard for me to run. Chorus People tell me, You might as well face it, she's covered all the bases. You might as well face it, she's covered all the bases.
  3. Tearing us apart4:14

    Letra

    You know the sun is shining; it's raining in my heart. I don't know what to do since we've been apart. Why don't you tell me, babe, what is going on? You know I love you darling, don't want to be alone. They're tearing us apart, They're breaking up my heart. I knew it from the start: Your friends are tearing us apart. You know I can't go on, feeling this old way. You know my heart is burning, it's burning everyday. You know I love you, baby, no one else will do. Why don't you reconsider, do what I want you to? Chorus Chorus Your friends are tearing us apart, Tearing us apart.
  4. Bad Influence5:06

    Letra

    You use me to get you anything you wanted. Oh, but I'm a changed man now, baby, And your other friend can get you what you want now. If I go through those same things again, I'll be worse off than I started. Girl, you're such a bad influence And you've got ways to make me do what you want. Girl, you're such a bad influence; I've got to stay away. I've been hurt in all of the worst kind of ways, And it's you pretty baby, I've just got to stay away from. I won't go through those same things again; I'm so glad that we parted. Chorus Somebody please, you've got to help me break away. You know I don't like this lonely feeling. It wasn't meant to be this way. I won't go through those same things again; I'm so glad we parted. Chorus You're such a bad influence; And I have got to stay away. You're such a bad influence; I've got to stay away from you, baby. I've got to stay away.
  5. Walk away3:51

    Letra

    You leave a trail of tears wherever you go. One of us will hold you, the other one won't. But I could never share your love or leave it behind. Break his heart, not mine. Do you remember tender moments we shared? How could this true affection vanish into thin air? He's not worth the trouble, baby; he's just a waste of your time. Oh, break his heart, not mine. Don't you walk away, You know you're gonna miss me. Don't you walk away, walk away. You're gonna miss me, You're gonna miss my love. So don't you walk away, Don't you walk away, walk away. Don't you walk away, walk away. So I'll be waiting in the backroom, baby, when you kiss him goodbye. Oh, break his heart not mine, but... Repeat First Chorus Don't you walk away, walk away. Oh don't you walk away. I know you're gonna miss my love. Don't you walk away, walk away. Don't you walk away. You're gonna miss my love. Don't you walk away, walk away.
  6. Hung Up on your love3:42

    Letra

    I was ready to take a chance, I found myself a new romance. Then you call that same old night, Always change my mind. Oh no, not again. Oh no, not again. Just when I thought it was over, you come back And I'm hung up on your love again. Just when I thought I was free, you come back. Now I'm hung up on your love again. Just as I was doing good, You come back, just to prove you could. Things will always be the same, With me the victim of the game. Oh no, not again. Oh no, not again. Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus
  7. Take a chance4:52

    Letra

    If I don't take a chance, If I don't make a move, If I don't go looking for new romance, How will I ever find my groove? If I don't play around, How am I gonna have my fun? If I tried to settle down, Would I be fooling anyone? I'm out on a limb above a sea of bliss; I don't know why I feel this way. I only know I love it. And I feel so free today. You know I feel so free today. That's right, I feel so free, no matter where I go, But I feel so free today. If I don't make mistakes, If I don't play the fool, If I have to worry 'bout the heart I break, How am I ever gonna learn the rules? I'm looking for danger inside the sweetest smile; I don't know why I feel this way. I only know I love it. Chorus Chorus
  8. Hold on4:55

    Letra

    Deep down in the dead of night I call out your name. It seems now that nothing is right, there's nothing but pain. If only I'd told you I love you, now all I can do is... Hold on, hold on to the feeling. You've got to hold on, hold on to the feeling. I don't feel right on this sad night. Lord, I've got thistles growing in my pillow. If you could believe in me, then I could be strong, And then we could set our love free and right all these wrongs. You'll know when I touch you how much you still mean to me, baby. Chorus Hold on, hold on. Just give me one more chance. Please give me one more chance. Don't tell me our romance is through. Chorus Hold on, hold on to the feeling. Hold on, hold on to the feeling. You've got to hold on, hold on to the feeling. Hold on, hold on to the feeling.
  9. Miss you5:03

    Letra

    Don't change your mind, I ain't got the time to sit and wonder. I'm doing fine. If you decide to leave, I won't go under. You know I've come this far without you; It won't be too hard to be alone. I've got choices all around me, So I won't be spending too much time at home. Girl, I'm gonna miss you. I'm gonna miss you, baby. I can't forgive you, Still I'm gonna miss you, baby. No, don't say a word. I already heard that you don't love me. In your state of mind, I don't need to hear your side of the story. Your friends all said we had a future And I don't think I really want to know. My friends keep telling me to lose you And how glad they'll be when you decide to go. Chorus I broke my back to make you happy. Sometime, somehow, someone's got to care. If you think you're better off without me, Just remember, it's a dirty world out there. Chorus I'm gonna miss the ground you walk on, Gonna miss the air you breathe. I'm just not quite happy, baby, 'bout your crazy plans to leave.
  10. Holy Mother4:53

    Letra

    Holy Mother, where are you? Tonight I feel broken in two. I've seen the stars fall from the sky. Holy mother, can't keep from crying. Oh I need your help this time, Get me through this lonely night. Tell me please which way to turn To find myself again. Holy mother, hear my prayer, Somehow I know you're still there. Send me please some peace of mind; Take away this pain. I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait any longer. I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait for you. Holy mother, hear my cry, I've cursed your name a thousand times. I've felt the anger running through my soul; All I need is a hand to hold. Oh I feel the end has come, No longer my legs will run. You know I would rather be In your arms tonight. When my hands no longer play, My voice is still, I fade away. Holy mother, then I'll be Lying in, safe within your arms.
  11. Behind the mask4:46

    Letra

    All along, had to talk about it Like a two-edged sword, it cuts you and it stabs me All along, knew you were a phony girl Sit behind the mask where you control your world Yesterday he had you in his arms When I'm holding you, I feel his bitter charms I can't judge what you do to me Camoflage the truth, indulge your fantasy Who do you love? Is it me now, is it him babe? I don't know Who do you love? Is it me babe, is it him now? I don't know There is nothing in your eyes; that's the way you cry All is grand, all is bright. You're just studying my mind There is nothing in your eyes; that's the way you cry All is grand, all is bright. You're just studying my mind Was I invited to your masquerade? Well the party's over so now take off your face You say you love, but it's hard to see When you're in his arms, throwing rocks at me I walk around suffering in my gloom When I come to you sitting in your room The truth is news, I have longed to trace So take off the mask so I can see your face Who do you love? Is it me baby, is it him? I want to know Who do you love?
  12. Grand illusion6:22

    Letra

    I saw you in a dream, it hit me like a bright light Flashing on a screen, visions of my whole life. I used to chase the moment of desire Back to when my young heart burned like a fire. It was just a, nothing but a grand illusion. Heart was quicker than the eye. Nothing but a grand illusion, Legend in my own mind. I held you in my arms till the other side of midnight. Kept you in my mind, you got me through some long nights. Standing on the threshold of desire, Caught between the madness and the fire. Repeat First Chorus It was all a grand illusion. Hand was quicker than the eye. Nothing but a grand illusion, Legends in our own minds. I used to chase the moments of desire Back to when my young heart burned like a fire. It was just a, nothing but a, it was all a grand illusion. Nothing but a grand illusion. It was all a grand illusion, Legend in my own mind. It was just a grand illusion. Nothing but a grand illusion. It was just a grand illusion, Legend in our own mind.