What makes Disraeli Gears by Cream notable?

'Disraeli Gears' was pivotal in establishing the acid rock genre and achieved commercial success, reaching number five on the US Billboard charts. Its signature track, 'Sunshine of Your Love', became an anthem of the era and is recognized for its innovative use of guitar distortion and memorable riff, influencing countless musicians and shaping rock music's future. Released on November 2, 1967, 'Disraeli Gears' marked Cream's second studio album and solidified their status in the burgeoning psychedelic rock scene. Following their debut album 'Fresh Cream', this record showcased the band's artistic evolution and experimentation with extended jams and complex arrangements, setting the stage for their later works.

Who is Disraeli Gears for?

Disraeli Gears works well if you're into wave-like pacing for exploration, vibrant soundscapes for immersion and dynamic progression with surprises.

How many songs are on Disraeli Gears?

Disraeli Gears has 22 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.

Disraeli Gears

Cream · 1967

67 min · 22 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · psychedelic rock

Psychedelic melodies and bluesy guitar riffs meld into a vibrant tapestry of sound that defined a generation.

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Why this album works

'Disraeli Gears' was pivotal in establishing the acid rock genre and achieved commercial success, reaching number five on the US Billboard charts. Its signature track, 'Sunshine of Your Love', became an anthem of the era and is recognized for its innovative use of guitar distortion and memorable riff, influencing countless musicians and shaping rock music's future.

Best for: wave-like pacing for exploration vibrant soundscapes for immersion dynamic progression with surprises
Context: Released on November 2, 1967, 'Disraeli Gears' marked Cream's second studio album and solidified their status in the burgeoning psychedelic rock scene. Following their debut album 'Fresh Cream', this record showcased the band's artistic evolution and experimentation with extended jams and complex arrangements, setting the stage for their later works.
Stylistic neighbors: David Bowie· Ringo Starr· The Who· Elton John· The Kinks· 10cc· Bee Gees· George Harrison

Tracklist

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1 Strange Brew Standout 2:50
2 Sunshine of Your Love Standout 4:12
3 World of Pain 3:05
4 Dance the Night Away 3:36
5 Blue Condition 3:32
6 Tales of Brave Ulysses Standout 2:49
7 Swlabr 2:34
8 We’re Going Wrong 3:29
9 Outside Woman Blues 2:27
10 Take It Back 3:08
11 Mother’s Lament 2:01
12 Strange Brew (mono) 2:49
13 Sunshine of Your Love (mono) 4:14
14 World of Pain (mono) 3:09
15 Dance the Night Away (mono) 3:36
16 Blue Condition (mono) 3:30
17 Tales of Brave Ulysses (mono) 2:53
18 Swlabr (mono) 2:35
19 We’re Going Wrong (mono) 3:29
20 Outside Woman Blues (mono) 2:27
21 Take It Back (mono) 3:08
22 Mother’s Lament (mono) 1:48

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