"Ten Years Are Gone" is a studio album by the British blues musician John Mayall. The album was released in September 1973, and is noted as the 11th studio album in his extensive repertoire. The album features a musical style distinctively different from Mayall's earlier works, showcasing his then-new backing band, The Other Side.
The double-LP album is divided into two sections. The first disc is studio recordings, featuring a fusion of blues, jazz, and rock. The second disc contains live performances, displaying Mayall's exceptional skill in live improvisation, a talent that was already well-established by 1973.
Musicians featured on "Ten Years Are Gone" include John Mayall on guitars, harmonica and vocals, Freddy Robinson and Jon Mark on guitars, bassist Larry Taylor, drummer Keef Hartley, and Sugarcane Harris on violin.
The album reflects Mayall’s continued musical evolution and bears the mark of his signature blues sound. While not as commercially successful as some of his other works, "Ten Years Are Gone" has been appreciated by critics and fans alike for its pure and committed approach to blues music.
