J.J.Cale-Travel-Log (1989)

After a six-year hiatus from recording, J.J. Cale returned in 1989 with his ninth album, "Travel-Log", a decidedly more energetic record compared to his previous releases focused on folk, jazz, blues, and American roots music. For this album, Cale collaborated with prominent musicians from the American rock scene, including Jim Keltner (organ and drums), Christine Lakeland (organ, guitars, and vocals), Tim Drummond (bass), Spooner Oldham (keyboards), James Burton (guitars), and the bandleader and arranger Al Capps and his orchestra. "Travel-Log" exudes a dynamic and fresh atmosphere, showcasing a power rarely seen from the Oklahoma guitarist. Vigorous rock tracks like "Who's Talking", "Hold on Baby", "Disadvantage", and "No Time" are interwoven with pieces more in keeping with his usual style, such as the laid-back country and folk numbers "Lady Luck", "Lean on Me", "End of the Line", and "Humdinger". With "Travel-Log", J.J. Cale continued to solidify his legendary status and immense prestige as one of the great icons of 20th-century rock and roll.