Those Were the Days
Cream · 1997
305 min · 63 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · psychedelic rock
A fusion of blues rock and psychedelic sounds, capturing the raw energy of Cream's live performances.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its comprehensive look at Cream's discography, featuring both studio tracks and live recordings that highlight their improvisational prowess. It has been well-received by fans and critics alike, underscoring Cream’s role in shaping the sounds of rock and blues during the late 1960s, which influenced countless artists thereafter.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks for late-night exploration nostalgic vibes for reminiscing
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Those Were the Days' is a compilation album that showcases the evolution of Cream's sound during their active years from 1966 to 1968. At this point in their career, the band had already disbanded in 1968 after producing influential albums like 'Disraeli Gears' and 'Wheels of Fire.' This collection serves as a retrospective on their groundbreaking contributions to rock music.
- 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 Wrapping Paper 2:24
- 2 I Feel Free 2:53
- 3 N.S.U. 2:47
- 4 Sleepy Time Time 4:22
- 5 Dreaming 2:01
- 6 Sweet Wine 3:20
- 7 Spoonful 6:33
- 8 Cat’s Squirrel 3:05
- 9 Four Until Late 2:10
- 10 Rollin’ and Tumblin’ 4:43
- 11 I’m So Glad 3:59
- 12 Toad 5:10
- 13 Lawdy Mama (version 1) 2:01
- 14 Strange Brew 2:49
- 15 Sunshine of Your Love Standout 4:13
- 16 World of Pain 3:05
- 17 Dance the Night Away 3:36
- 18 Blue Condition 3:32
- 19 Tales of Brave Ulysses Standout 2:49
- 20 SWLABR 2:34
- 21 We’re Going Wrong 3:29
- 22 Outside Woman Blues 2:27
- 23 Take It Back 3:08
- 24 Mother’s Lament 1:46
Disc 2
- 1 White Room Standout 5:00
- 2 Sitting on Top of the World 5:01
- 3 Passing the Time (alternate version) 5:58
- 4 As You Said 4:23
- 5 Pressed Rat and Warthog 3:18
- 6 Politician 4:16
- 7 Those Were the Days 2:57
- 8 Born Under a Bad Sign 3:13
- 9 Deserted Cities of the Heart 3:41
- 10 Anyone for Tennis 2:40
- 11 Badge 2:47
- 12 Doing That Scrapyard Thing 3:18
- 13 What a Bringdown 4:01
- 14 The Coffee Song 2:45
- 15 Lawdy Mama (version 2) 2:49
- 16 You Make Me Feel (demo version) 2:42
- 17 We’re Going Wrong (demo version) 3:49
- 18 Hey Now Princess (demo version) 3:33
- 19 Swlabr (demo version) 4:33
- 20 Weird of Hermiston (demo version) 3:14
- 21 The Clearout (demo version) 4:03
- 22 Falstaff Beer Commercial 1:02
Disc 3
- 1 N.S.U. 12:38
- 2 Sleepy Time Time 6:48
- 3 Rollin’ and Tumblin’ 6:28
- 4 Crossroads 4:24
- 5 Spoonful 16:39
- 6 Tales of Brave Ulysses Standout 4:43
- 7 Sunshine of Your Love Standout 7:24
- 8 Sweet Wine 15:08
Disc 4
- 1 White Room Standout 6:21
- 2 Politician 5:10
- 3 I’m So Glad 9:32
- 4 Sitting on Top of the World 4:55
- 5 Stepping Out 13:29
- 6 Traintime 7:02
- 7 Toad 17:38
- 8 Deserted Cities of the Heart 4:16
- 9 Sunshine of Your Love Standout 4:40
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