From the cradle of the music, as the title suggests, this album comes. The track is a tribute to the blues, the direction of which dominates the whole CD. In addition brings "Mister Slowhand" his talents to perfection: The guitar sound is simply stunning. We always knew that Eric Clapton is an absolute genius, but even the last skeptics should be convinced by this album. At sixteen rich title of the listeners may enjoy, and this is not only the music but also the lyrics world class. "The Cradle" precisely where the ingenious musician reflects on his roots, the blues. For people who are on the "moderate" Cradle, this album should be so lugubrious. But it is what it is: a true masterpiece! (This is an Amazon.com at the university-student review.)