Wheels of Fire
Cream · 1968
84 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · psychedelic rock
A dynamic fusion of blues and psychedelic rock, igniting the senses with raw energy and intricate musicianship.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and builds
- Context
- Released on June 14, 1968, 'Wheels of Fire' was Cream's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Disraeli Gears.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers in the acid rock genre, blending blues elements with innovative improvisation.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, psychedelic rock
Wheels of Fire is an album by Cream, released in 1968. A dynamic fusion of blues and psychedelic rock, igniting the senses with raw energy and intricate musicianship. This album is significant for being one of the first double albums in rock history, showcasing both studio tracks and live performances. It reached No. 1 on the US Billboard charts, further establishing Cream's impact on the music scene and influencing countless artists in the burgeoning rock movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wheels of Fire sound like?
A dynamic fusion of blues and psychedelic rock, igniting the senses with raw energy and intricate musicianship. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Wheels of Fire by Cream notable?
This album is significant for being one of the first double albums in rock history, showcasing both studio tracks and live performances. It reached No. 1 on the US Billboard charts, further establishing Cream's impact on the music scene and influencing countless artists in the burgeoning rock movement. Released on June 14, 1968, 'Wheels of Fire' was Cream's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Disraeli Gears.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers in the acid rock genre, blending blues elements with innovative improvisation.
Who is Wheels of Fire for?
Wheels of Fire works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and builds.
How many songs are on Wheels of Fire?
Wheels of Fire has 14 tracks, running approximately 84 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 White Room Standout 5:02
- 2 Sitting on Top of the World 5:02
- 3 Passing the Time (long version) 5:49
- 4 As You Said 4:23
- 5 Pressed Rat and Warthog 3:17
- 6 Politician 4:15
- 7 Those Were the Days 2:57
- 8 Born Under a Bad Sign 3:13
- 9 Deserted Cities of the Heart 3:43
- 10 Anyone for Tennis 2:38
Disc 2
- 1 Crossroads Standout 4:18
- 2 Spoonful Standout 16:59
- 3 Traintime 7:02
- 4 Toad 16:14
Release Date
June 14, 1968
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
84 min 54 sec
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