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Disraeli Gears (Remastered)

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In their all-too-brief career in the mid to late ‘60s, Cream defined the “power trio.” By combining old-school blues with then current psychedelia and embracing the advancements in sound technology, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker forged a bludgeoning sound that drove audiences to hysteria and inspired future generations to solo beyond the pain threshold. While their musical virtuosity was indisputable, it was the band’s songs that gave them lasting power. Their second album, Disraeli Gears, features several classic rock radio staples that have become standard operation for emerging guitar players worldwide: “Strange Brew,” “Sunshine of Your Love,” “SWLABR” and “Tales of Brave Ulysses.” Those alone would be reason to take note, however, Gears also includes other overlooked pleasures. “World of Pain” and “Blue Condition” exhibit the band’s softer side, while “Dance the Night Away,” though hardly the dancefloor concoction its title implies, evokes a night of lava lamp gazing.

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This is their best - hands down
     

This is the album that everyone remembers Cream by. I remember seeing these guys *LIVE* in seattle, washington in the winter of 1967. As the roadys were setting up the stage they started HAMMERING the drums to a wooden platform on the stage. I had no idea what was going on, the young lad of twelve that I was at the time. When they started playing and Ginger Baker started flailing at his drum set, which by the way sported TWO base drums (unheard of in those days), one could see why the drums had to be nailed down.... I remember going home in a total daze from that concert. It was awesome... psychedelic oil oozing light show in the background... freaky movies playing every so often behind the band. The other thing I still remember to this day was when they sang "Sunshine" - Jack Bruce was on the left side of the stage, Clapton was on the right. It was the way they traded vocals in that song. First from the left (Bruce), then from the right (Clapton). I know I haven't mentioned a THING about this album but don't really need to, it's all been said before, this album is like infamous in psychadelic rock and roll history. One of the first "Super Groups". Legendary group, legendary album. Definately worth a listen and have never tired of this one after close to forty years now.

Disraeli Gears-Cream:Cream's Best Album
     

Disraeli Gears is the best record ever put out by Cream, and a landmark in rock recordings. The threesome of Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker was near-perfect, and this album was a kaleidoscope of songs that showcases Cream's ability to make magic musically. Tales of Brave Ulysses is perfect singing and lyrics over a series of mind-numbing chord changes. SWLABR, Strange Brew, and Take It Back are classics, and no one has ever been able to or will be able to resist Cream's best song and riff, Sunshine of Your Love.

Blues+Psychedelia+Hard Rock=Disraeli Gears
     

One of the best albums of all times, 1967's Disraeli Gears takes a wide array of musical styles and combines them into short, excellent songs. "Strange Brew," "Sunshine of Your Love," "Tales of Brave Ulysses," and "SWLABR" all amazingly showcase a blend of psychedelic pop and hard rock. "Dance the Night Away," "Outside Woman Blues," and "Take It Back" are all standouts.

Biography

Formed: 1966 in England

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '60s

Although Cream was only together for a little more than two years, their influence was immense, both during their late-'60s peak and in the years following their breakup. Cream was the first top group to truly exploit the power-trio format, in the process laying the foundation for much blues-rock and hard rock of the 1960s and 1970s. It was with Cream, too, that guitarist Eric Clapton truly became an international superstar. Critical revisionists have tagged the band as overrated, citing the musicians'...
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