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  • Audio CD (24 Jan 1995)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Polydor Group
  • ASIN: B000002GFC
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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Track Listings

1. Wrapping Paper
2. I Feel Free
3. NSU
4. Sweet Wine
5. I'm So Glad
6. Spoonful
7. Strange Brew
8. Sunshine Of Your Love
9. Tales Of Brave Ulysses
10. Swlabr
11. We're Going Wrong
12. White Room
13. Sitting On Top Of The World
14. Politician
15. Those Were The Days
16. Born Under A Bad Sign
17. Deserted Cities Of The Heart
18. Crossroads
19. Anyone For Tennis
20. Badge

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There've been numerous one-disc Cream retrospectives over the years, but this is probably the best. Of course, Cream's official recorded output was only four albums during the group's brief two-year run, with very little chaff amongst the wheat, so one might be excused for wondering if you'd be better off with those still-in-print albums, or with THOSE WERETHE DAYS, the four-CD box set that collects more or less every note Cream ever recorded. In any case, at 20 songs, thisis the most comprehensive one-CD Cream best-of extant and conceptually it's certainly the most interesting. Despite thefact the group was mostly esteemed as (and occasionally dismissed as) a live, blues-based extended-jams outfit that sometimes didn't know when to quit, most of the songs here are tuneful, concise studio tracks with Beatle-esque touches in the arrangements; it's hard to imagine how anybody could dismiss gems like "Anyone for Tennis" or "Badge" as excessive.

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent retrospective anthology collection of CREAM!, 15 Jan 2000
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One of the greatest psychedelic sixties power trio bands of rock music history. This compilation which has 20 of all their best hits on CD with the trio's style ofelectric british-blues & hard rock all combined. Digitally remastered and better sound quality from it's recent album "Strange Brew: The Very Best of Cream" (1983 Polydor). A bare-bone collection focusing on the group's hit singles from 1966-1968 with live & studio tracks are included on this anthology album. My favorite songs are "I Feel Free", "Sunshine of Your Love", "Crossroads", "White Room" & "Born Under A Bad Sign". This is a way better collection than any other you could regret to get to know a full overview that chronicles on Cream's musical career success and roots influenced right here itself!
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars best of british rock and blues, 25 Aug 2001
By kns1948@aol.com (Liverpool England) - See all my reviews
without doubt the best group of it`s kind, from the vocals of eric clapton and jack bruce, to one of the best drummers of all time, ginger baker. the base line put down by bruce is on a par with anyone. the lyrics stand the test of time as does this album. every track is a classic in it`s own right but my favorite has to be crossroads....out of this world a driving rock anthem of the 60`s. a must for all rock fans young and old.
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24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic blues-rock group, 29 Mar 2005
By Peter Durward Harris "Pete the music fan" (Leicester England) - See all my reviews
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Cream (Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker) were possibly better as a live act than on record, but their records (at least some of them) were nevertheless impressive and this CD captures the best of their recorded music. The group were generally more popular in America (where they spent a lot of time touring) than their British homeland.

They were never really a singles act although they had some chart hits. They never made the UK top ten but they came close with I feel free. They also made the UK top twenty with Strange brew and Badge. Wrapping paper, Anyone for tennis, Sunshine of my love and White room all became minor UK hits. Every one of those tracks can be found on this collection, together with other brilliant tracks including Spoonful, Politician and Crossroads.

This compilation provides a great introduction to Cream's music, though maybe the best way to hear them is via their original albums (Fresh Cream, Disraeli gears, Wheels of fire, Goodbye). Still, this is the best place to start if you are new to their music.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Listening
This Cream compilation contains all their hits plus many other memorable songs. There is a good deal of music on this CD and is therefore excellent value for money. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Graham Roberts

2.0 out of 5 stars Best studio tracks only, mostly in poor stereo mixes, and one great live track
Buy all the original albums, especially the live ones. If this really were the best of Cream it would consist almost entirely of live tracks whereas in fact there is only one... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Basiledes

5.0 out of 5 stars cream of the crop! The most talented and influential band ever.
Cream was great because..
Each person was a virtuoso in his own right, they came together to form a
unique sound, blend of pop, blues, jazz and rock. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2007 by Mr. M. I. Khan

2.0 out of 5 stars Most overrated band ever
What is the big fuss about Cream? Most people don't rate Clapton anymore (because he's rubbish.) I mean, that guitar sound? It's nauseating! Absolutely unbearable. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2006 by Brian O'Hanrahanrahan

3.0 out of 5 stars The best of Cream?
This has some great songs on it, but a lot of rubbish, too. It seems to me that Eric Clapton is the most unbelievably over-rated guitarist that has ever lived. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2006 by Jeff Twat

3.0 out of 5 stars I'd heard the hits and thought the rest would be the same
Everyone has heard "I feel free","Strange brew","I'm so glad" etc, and enjoyed the originality, tunefulness and vocal lead in these tracks. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Defining the rock music to come
It's always a matter of contention when trying to determine which band had the biggest influence on creating a genre, but I think it's safe to say that Cream were in the forefront... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2004 by robojam

5.0 out of 5 stars How good were they?
Well, I saw them play at the Ricky Tick club in Windsor just after they formed in summer 1966. US style R&B and Soul was the scene at the time and the UK’s most popular... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2004 by nicjaytee

5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime Best-of
If you need an introduction or a reminder of the power of this rock trio, look no further. This is the definite collection with no filler material. Read more
Published on 3 May 2003 by Mr Steve N Westley

5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly,utterly brilliant.
There is not a lot to say here really.During 1967-68 Cream were the world's biggest band,bigger than the Beatles or the Stones,albeit for a short period of time before their... Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2000 by Mr. Colin Rankin

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