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Released 60 years ago

Fresh Cream

Cream · 1966

51 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · psychedelic rock

Psychedelic blues riffs intertwine with dynamic rhythms and Eric Clapton's fiery guitar work, creating a vibrant sonic tapestry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with vibrant peaks
  • fiery guitar work energizes mood
  • playful rhythms for afternoon vibes
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • wave-like pacing invites engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive experiences
  • seek immediate gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 9, 1966, 'Fresh Cream' marked Cream's debut album, introducing the world to a new fusion of blues and rock. At this point in their career, Eric Clapton had transitioned from The Yardbirds and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, while Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker were bringing their backgrounds from various British bands into this groundbreaking trio.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Feel Free 2:55
  • 2 N.S.U. 2:44
  • 3 Sleepy Time Time 4:21
  • 4 Dreaming 2:02
  • 5 Sweet Wine 3:19
  • 6 Cat’s Squirrel 3:08
  • 7 Four Until Late 2:10
  • 8 Rollin’ and Tumblin’ 4:42
  • 9 I’m So Glad 4:00
  • 10 Toad 5:11
  • 11 Spoonful 6:31
  • 12 Wrapping Paper 2:25
  • 13 The Coffee Song 2:46
  • 14 Rollin’ and Tumblin’ (mono) 4:43

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