Steve Winwood-Nine Lives (2008)

In 2008, five years had passed since Steve Winwood released his superb "About Time" (2003), an album that contained the keys to this legendary musician's greatness: his prodigious, soul-infused voice, his rich blend of blues, soul, and jazz, and his talent with the Hammond organ, among other instruments. Five years later, the man considered one of the greatest talents in the history of British rock returned with another admirable album. On "Nine Lives", Steve is joined by his old friend and former Blind Faith bandmate, Eric Clapton, who lends his innate talent to the guitar on the brilliant "Dirty City". Displaying a special chemistry, Winwood presents his eclectic side with compositions stripped of unnecessary embellishments, yet brilliantly arranged. Songs like "I'm Not Drowning", "Fly", "Raging Sea", "We're All Looking", "Hungry Man", "Secrets", "At Times We Do Forget" or "Other Shore", demonstrate that his legacy continues to be a source of inspiration for hundreds of artists and millions of listeners alike.