Disraeli Gears cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for exploration
  • vibrant soundscapes for immersion
  • dynamic progression with surprises
  • nostalgic vibes for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, predictable tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Strange Brew 2:50
  • 2 Sunshine of Your Love 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 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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