Consisting of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce, Cream was one of the first supergroups to emerge in the 1960s. Known for combining blues rock with a psychedelic sound, they quickly gained the attention of fans first in the UK and then swept through America. The band experienced a whirlwind career in the latter end of the decade before disbanding due to internal conflict.

The group released their second album “Disraeli Gears”
 in 1967. It quickly reached the Top 20 on charts around the world, and still holds a popular spot in classic rock today.

Arguably, the most popular song from this album is “Sunshine of Your Love.” It opens with one of the most well-known bass lines of all time, and evolves into a heavy, fuzzed out blues jam.

Another standout track is “Tales of Brave Ulysses,” which showcases the wah pedal sound that Clapton helped popularize. The lyrics rely heavily on psychedelic imagery and Bruce’s low toned vocals.

I would rate this album a 4.5/5 because it was influential in paving the way for sounds later heard in 70s rock, and it has a solid line up of songs for anyone looking to hear more classic blues rock.

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