J.J. Cale – #8 (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1983

#8 is an LP by J.J. Cale from 1983 released on the Mercury label.

About this album

#8 is a strong late-period J.J. Cale album that distils his trademark Tulsa sound into lean blues rock and wry, low-key storytelling. Issued in 1983, it builds on the relaxed pulse, clipped guitar lines and unforced groove that made Cale such a major influence on Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler and countless others. Songs such as Money Talks, Hard Times and People Lie show his gift for turning everyday frustration into something dryly expressive and quietly memorable. Rather than chase gloss or volume, Cale keeps the arrangements spare and the mood controlled, making the album a fine example of his understated craft.