Heavy Cream
Cream · 1972
82 min · 22 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · psychedelic rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of blues rock and psychedelic influences, wrapped in heavy guitar riffs and soulful vocals.
Heavy Cream is an album by Cream, released in 1972. A kaleidoscopic blend of blues rock and psychedelic influences, wrapped in heavy guitar riffs and soulful vocals. 'Heavy Cream' is notable for its compilation of tracks that highlight Cream's innovative fusion of rock and blues, significantly influencing the development of hard rock and heavy metal. The album features classic songs like 'White Room' and 'Sunshine of Your Love,' both of which have received critical acclaim and remain staples in classic rock radio playlists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Heavy Cream sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of blues rock and psychedelic influences, wrapped in heavy guitar riffs and soulful vocals. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Heavy Cream by Cream notable?
'Heavy Cream' is notable for its compilation of tracks that highlight Cream's innovative fusion of rock and blues, significantly influencing the development of hard rock and heavy metal. The album features classic songs like 'White Room' and 'Sunshine of Your Love,' both of which have received critical acclaim and remain staples in classic rock radio playlists. Released on October 9, 1972, 'Heavy Cream' came during Cream's final years as a band, following the significant success of albums like 'Disraeli Gears' and 'Wheels of Fire.' By this time, the group was navigating internal tensions but still managed to produce a powerful collection showcasing their musical prowess before disbanding in November 1968.
How many songs are on Heavy Cream?
Heavy Cream has 22 tracks, running approximately 82 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Strange Brew 2:45
- 2 White Room Standout 4:37
- 3 Badge Standout 2:45
- 4 Spoonful 6:31
- 5 Rollin’ and Tumblin’ 4:41
- 6 I Feel Free 2:54
- 7 Born Under a Bad Sign 3:08
- 8 Passing the Time 4:31
- 9 As You Said 4:19
- 10 Deserted Cities of the Heart 3:10
Disc 2
- 1 Cat’s Squirrel 3:05
- 2 Crossroads 4:13
- 3 Sitting on Top of the World 4:56
- 4 Swlabr 2:31
- 5 What a Bringdown 3:54
- 6 Tales of Brave Ulysses 2:45
- 7 Take It Back 3:04
- 8 Poltician 4:11
- 9 I’m So Glad 3:55
- 10 Sunshine of Your Love Standout 4:08
- 11 Those Were the Days 2:52
- 12 Doing That Scrapyard Thing 3:14
Release Date
October 9, 1972
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
82 min 9 sec
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