Music Review

Those Were the Days (1997)

Cream
Reviewed by Steve Futterman | Sep 26, 1997
EW's GRADE
A

Details Lead Performance: Cream; Genres: Reissues, Rock

The sheer intensity of the pioneering psychedelic-blues band, Cream, whose six official recordings are collected in Those Were the Days alongside some fascinating rarities, remains undeniable 30 years after their demise. Guitarist Eric Clapton never sounded quite as electric as when prodded by the hyperactive bass of Jack Bruce and the savage stomp of drummer Ginger Baker. A

Originally posted Sep 26, 1997 Published in issue #398 Sep 26, 1997 Order article reprints

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