Neither a career retrospective nor a rarities collection,
Time Pieces II: Live in the '70s is an odd record. Featuring a selection of material recorded in concert at various points in the '70s, the album never gives an accurate impression of
Clapton's progression as a guitarist -- it's sequenced haphazardly, with tracks falling outside of strict chronological order. Nevertheless, there are a number of fine performances here, especially on album tracks like "Tulsa Time" and "If I Don't Be There by Morning," as well as the extended solos of "Rambling on My Mind." Diehard fans will find things of interest on
Time Pieces II, but the album can be safely ignored by most listeners. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine