Disraeli Gears is the second LP release by British blues-rock group Cream. It was originally released in November 1967 and went on to reach number 5 on the UK album chart. The album features the two singles "Strange Brew" and "Sunshine Of Your Love". By this time, the group were veering quite heavily away from their blues roots to indulge in more psychedelic sounds.
Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker all contribute songs with the help of lyricist sideman Pete Brown and producer Felix Pappalardi. Baker's only attempt at singing lead vocal with the group was on "Blue Condition". The album was recorded in New York, during the band's stay over in the United States.
In 2003 the TV network VH1 named Disraeli Gears the 87th greatest album of all time. It is number 112 on the List of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Track listing
Side 1
- "Strange Brew"
- "Sunshine Of Your Love"
- "World Of Pain"
- "Dance The Night Away"
- "Blue Condition"
Side 2
- "Tales Of Brave Ulysses"
- "SWLABR" (She Was Like A Bearded Rainbow, and a picture with a moustache)
- "We're Going Wrong "
- "Outside Woman Blues"
- "Take It Back"
- "Mother's Lament"
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