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Released 58 years ago this June

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing and builds
  • intricate musical exploration

Where this album fits

Career 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.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 White Room 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 4:18
  • 2 Spoonful 16:59
  • 3 Traintime 7:02
  • 4 Toad 16:14

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