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Cream

Cream

acid rock, blues rock, hard rock, heavy metal, jam band music, psychedelic rock, rock music

United Kingdom Est. 1966

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Sound in a sentence: "Cream’s music pulsates with dense grooves and expansive solos that weave in and out of tightly controlled chaos, creating an exhilarating tension between order and freedom."
Cream matters because they crystallized the artistic potential of rock music in a way that paved the path for future generations, merging virtuosity with raw expression. They emerged at a time when bands began challenging the constraints of commercial pop, pushing towards a more improvisational and exploratory sound that resonated deeply with the counterculture movement.
Cream matters because they crystallized the artistic potential of rock music in a way that paved the path for future generations, merging virtuosity with raw expression. They emerged at a time when bands began challenging the constraints of commercial pop, pushing towards a more improvisational and exploratory sound that resonated deeply with the counterculture movement. Their impact is felt not just in their recordings, but in how live performances transformed into transcendent experiences where musicianship took center stage. The band's innovative approach stemmed from each member's distinct mastery of their instrument, allowing them to create a sonic tapestry rich in texture and complexity. Their blend of blues, rock, and psychedelia wasn’t just a synthesis; it was an alchemical process that birthed new forms of expression. Improvisation became a hallmark of their sound, as lengthy jams would stretch familiar songs into uncharted territories, inviting audiences to experience music as a living, breathing entity rather than a static product. Lyrically, Cream often explored themes of existential yearning and emotional turbulence, crafting songs that resonated with both sincerity and irony. Their storytelling was marked by vivid imagery and abstract expressions, creating an impressionistic landscape where listeners could project their own emotions and interpretations. The tone oscillated between introspective and celebratory, reflecting the duality of human experience.

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Discography

24 releases • 17 studio • 1966–2005
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Singles ()

Badge / What a Bringdown

Badge / What a Bringdown

White Room

White Room

1968

SWLABR

SWLABR

1968

Sunshine of Your Love

Sunshine of Your Love

1968

Strange Brew / Tales of Brave Ulysses

Strange Brew / Tales of Brave Ulysses

1967

I Feel Free / N.S.U.

I Feel Free / N.S.U.

1966

Wrapping Paper

Wrapping Paper

1966

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