The Very Best of Cream – Cream

The Very Best of Cream – Cream

One of the first “Supergroups” of rock.

Cream sold over 15 million albums during their brief career. Their psychedelic blues-rock is best remembered through classics like “Sunshine of your Love” and “White Room”.

Cream was formed in 1966 by guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist Jack Bruce and drummer Ginger Baker.

Here is the finest of Cream’s compilation – the 60s’ mythical trio which gave rock a new definition and took blues as far as it has ever been taken. Eric Clapton’s virtuoso guitar, Jack Bruce’s mesmerising musicianship, Ginger Baker’s guru drumming – it’s all in this album, all at its best! Included are epic tracks like “Sunshine of Your Love”, “I Feel Free”, “Spoonful”, “Strange Brew”, “White Room”, “Badge”… a non-stop succession of the cream of Cream, the 19 best studio recordings, topped up by the legendary live rendition of “Crossroads”. It is remarkable that, untypically, the producers have made an honest effort to include all the best songs in the compilation, not leaving ground for “The Vey Best, part 2″.

The only problem with this release is it’s so good (and that includes, at least to my ears, the sound quality) it will instantly make you want to buy all of the original albums – and that might as well be a wise decision. However, if you’re quite sure you only want one CD by Cream, then, undoubtedly, this is it!

Time to get back to basics !!

Kandisa – Indian Ocean

Kandisa – Indian Ocean

Indian Ocean is a group whose music can bring spring in the bleakest of winters, and can make you feel the gentle tappings of raindrops even in a desert. This album, which perhaps has been their greatest hit album, includes the superhit “Kandisa”, an anthem of sorts in colleges across the country! Sad that the exposure that such a talented group should get is limited even in today’s consumerist and experimenting times.

The songs in this album are really melodic & beautiful. The music simply catches you, and takes you on a journey, where you realize that you actually love this music, not just like it. It is timeless, free of ageing, and has that earthy touch to it that makes it look ground-hugging, and at the same time, wafting through the clouds…

Go ahead and get this album. You’ll not regret this investment, because unlike most of the other music that you’ll ever hear.

Definitely recommended!!