Heavy Cream
Cream · 1972
82 min · 22 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · psychedelic rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of blues rock and psychedelic influences, wrapped in heavy guitar riffs and soulful vocals.
Why this album works
'Heavy Cream' is notable for its compilation of tracks that highlight Cream's innovative fusion of rock and blues, significantly influencing the development of hard rock and heavy metal. The album features classic songs like 'White Room' and 'Sunshine of Your Love,' both of which have received critical acclaim and remain staples in classic rock radio playlists.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied intensity wave-like pacing through tracks soulful vocals for emotional depth
- Context
- Released on October 9, 1972, 'Heavy Cream' came during Cream's final years as a band, following the significant success of albums like 'Disraeli Gears' and 'Wheels of Fire.' By this time, the group was navigating internal tensions but still managed to produce a powerful collection showcasing their musical prowess before disbanding in November 1968.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Ringo Starr· The Who· Elton John· The Kinks· 10cc· Bee Gees· George Harrison
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Strange Brew 2:45
- 2 White Room Standout 4:37
- 3 Badge Standout 2:45
- 4 Spoonful 6:31
- 5 Rollin’ and Tumblin’ 4:41
- 6 I Feel Free 2:54
- 7 Born Under a Bad Sign 3:08
- 8 Passing the Time 4:31
- 9 As You Said 4:19
- 10 Deserted Cities of the Heart 3:10
Disc 2
- 1 Cat’s Squirrel 3:05
- 2 Crossroads 4:13
- 3 Sitting on Top of the World 4:56
- 4 Swlabr 2:31
- 5 What a Bringdown 3:54
- 6 Tales of Brave Ulysses 2:45
- 7 Take It Back 3:04
- 8 Poltician 4:11
- 9 I’m So Glad 3:55
- 10 Sunshine of Your Love Standout 4:08
- 11 Those Were the Days 2:52
- 12 Doing That Scrapyard Thing 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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