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THE REVIEW
When this extraordinary power trio was formed in July 1966, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and especially Eric Clapton (first with the Yarbirds, then with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers) were already established musicians in the London blues scene. With only three records released and a career that lasted less than three years, Cream remains to this day one of the most influential groups in the history of rock.
"Disraeli Gears" was recorded in New York in May 1967, during their U.S. tour, the same year that saw the release of "Sgt. Peppers" by the Beatles, "Saucerful Of Secrets" by Pink Floyd, "Absolutely Free" by Zappa, and inevitably the album (starting from its colorful cover) reflects the dominant psychedelic influence of the period. From this point of view, some tracks sound rather dated ("World Of Pain", "Dance the Night Away", "We’re Going Wrong"), yet the album contains some "gems" of pure rock blues like "Swlabr", "Tales of Brave Ulysses", and "Sunshine Of Your Love" where, among all, Clapton’s guitar shines through, leading to his recognition with this LP as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
The reissue released today by Universal contains, on two CDs, both mono and stereo versions of the album, some BBC radio recordings, numerous demos, and a couple of unreleased tracks: "Lawdy Mama" and "Blue Condition", with Clapton on vocals.
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Disraeli Gears, recorded by Cream in 1967, stands as a seminal psychedelic blues rock album. Despite some tracks sounding dated, it boasts timeless classics like 'Sunshine Of Your Love' showcasing Clapton's legendary guitar skills. The 2-CD reissue offers mono and stereo versions, demos, BBC recordings, and unreleased tracks, enriching the original experience.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Cream
Cream were a British rock power trio formed in 1966, known for electrified blues-rock, psychedelic-era experimentation, and extended live improvisations. The classic lineup was Eric Clapton (guitar), Jack Bruce (bass/vocals), and Ginger Baker (drums).12 Reviews
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By JimMorrison
"Disraeli Gears absolutely cannot be missing from the minimum musical dispensary. Indispensable."
"With such an exceptional lineup, Cream presents a very elaborate Rock-Blues and of complex execution enriched by vast artistic and cultural influences."
