Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Live Cream, Vol. Ii

Live Cream, Vol. Ii Review



Live Cream, Vol. Ii Feature

  • Live Cream, Vol. Ii
Atco SD-7005: Live Cream, Vol. Ii by Cream


Monday, January 30, 2012

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Cream, Royal Albert Hall: London, May 2-3-5-6 2005 [HD DVD]

Cream, Royal Albert Hall: London, May 2-3-5-6 2005 [HD DVD] Review



Cream, Royal Albert Hall: London, May 2-3-5-6 2005 [HD DVD] Feature

  • In May of 2005 Cream returned to London's Royal Albert Hall--to the same stage where they had done what was thought be their final performance in 1968. It was one of the most eagerly anticipated, hard-to-get tickets in Rock history. With the exception of a brief reunion set at their 1993 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cream had not played together in nearly four decades. This D
They step onto the stage of London's Royal Albert Hall: Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, and Eric Clapton. The capacity crowd, which includes Sean Penn and Jude Law, stands to greet them. Thirty-seven years after their farewell concert, the famously fiery Cream did the unthinkable--they reunited. This double-disc collection (and accompanying CD set) captures highlights from the historic four-day engagement, beginning with a buoyant "I'm So Glad" and ending with a triumphant "Sunshine of Your Love." It would be churlish to suggest that Cream appears exactly as they did in the 1960s (Bruce looks a little frail), but the legendary power trio still has the goods. Bruce is still the essence of soul (a particularly rich vocal on "Politician"), while Baker is as irrepressible as ever (a rare vocal on "Pressed Rat and Warthog," percussive tour-de-force "Toad"). Then there's Clapton, who remains as much a master of the guitar as of understatement. "Thanks for waiting all these years," he quips after a slow-burning "Outside Woman Blues," then adds, "We're going to do every song we know." The track listing is, indeed, generous, despite the absence of such Cream classics as "I Feel Free," "Strange Brew," and "Tales of Brave Ulysses." All told, there are 22 songs plus three alternate takes--and not a bad one in the bunch. --Kathleen C. Fennessy Movie description Cream's set of reunion shows in May 2005 was a justly hot ticket. The legendary rock trio of Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and Eric Clapton--two jazz musicians and a blues guitarist--was one of the most influential bands of the 1960s, even though they played together for less than three years. They brought their psychedelic fusion of blues and pop into the mainstream with albums like FRESH CREAM and WHEELS OF FIRE; Clapton, long regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, did some of his best work on those albums. London's Royal Albert Hall, the site of what was supposed to be Cream's final performance back in 1968, was also the venue for their reunion show. Sounding as if they'd been on vacation for a few weeks instead of disbanded for well over three decades, Cream brought the house down with a series of four shows, all of which are excerpted here. The band performs classics like "Spoonful," "Born Under a Bad Sign," "Sunshine of Your Love," and "White Room," among more than 20 others. Also featured are interviews with Baker, Bruce, and Clapton.


Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Whipped Cream & Other Delights (40th Anniversary Edition)

Whipped Cream & Other Delights (40th Anniversary Edition) Review



40th Anniversary Edition Of The Classic Album!

1965's Whipped Cream & Other Delights transformed Herb Alpert & The Tijuana into bonafide superstars, spending an incredible 8 straight weeks at the top of the charts. The album was not only memorable for its music, but for the iconic cover art which featured model Dolores Erickson strategically swathed in whipped cream. The original twelve tracks revolve around the theme of food and include such classics the triple Grammy-winning hit, "A Taste of Honey" and the Dating Game theme "Whipped Cream." This special 40th Anniversary edition features two studio bonus tracks along with a 20-page booklet and a collector's poster.

Each album in the Herb Alpert Signature Series features meticulously remastered sound, deluxe packaging, detailed liner notes, and an intro by Herb Alpert containing personal recollections and anecdotes.


Thursday, January 19, 2012

The Cream of Clapton [Eco-pak]

The Cream of Clapton [Eco-pak] Review



Eric's been in a lot of great bands, so any "best-of" claiming to be representative has got to have Cream's I Feel Free; Sunshine of Your Love; White Room; Crossroads , and Badge ; Blind Faith's Presence of the Lord , and Derek & the Dominos' Bell Bottom Blues and Layla as well as solo gems like I Shot the Sheriff; Cocaine; Let It Grow; Wonderful Tonight; After Midnight , and more. 19 tracks, with new remastering!


Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Cream - Royal Albert Hall - London May 2-3-5-6 2005

Cream - Royal Albert Hall - London May 2-3-5-6 2005 Review



Cream - Royal Albert Hall - London May 2-3-5-6 2005 Feature

  • 2 DVDs
  • Cream
  • Format 2 DVDs
They step onto the stage of London's Royal Albert Hall: Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, and Eric Clapton. The capacity crowd, which includes Sean Penn and Jude Law, stands to greet them. Thirty-seven years after their farewell concert, the famously fiery Cream did the unthinkable--they reunited. This double-disc collection (and accompanying CD set) captures highlights from the historic four-day engagement, beginning with a buoyant "I'm So Glad" and ending with a triumphant "Sunshine of Your Love." It would be churlish to suggest that Cream appears exactly as they did in the 1960s (Bruce looks a little frail), but the legendary power trio still has the goods. Bruce is still the essence of soul (a particularly rich vocal on "Politician"), while Baker is as irrepressible as ever (a rare vocal on "Pressed Rat and Warthog," percussive tour-de-force "Toad"). Then there's Clapton, who remains as much a master of the guitar as of understatement. "Thanks for waiting all these years," he quips after a slow-burning "Outside Woman Blues," then adds, "We're going to do every song we know." The track listing is, indeed, generous, despite the absence of such Cream classics as "I Feel Free," "Strange Brew," and "Tales of Brave Ulysses." All told, there are 22 songs plus three alternate takes--and not a bad one in the bunch. --Kathleen C. Fennessy In May of 2005 Cream returned to London's Royal Albert Hall-to the same stage where they had completed what was thought to be their final performance in 1968. It was one of the most eagerly anticipated, hard-to-get tickets in rock history. With the exception of a brief reunion set at their 1993 induction into the Rock and roll Hall of Fame, Cream had not played together in nearly four decades. This DVD documents Cream's momentous London shows. Performances from each of the four nights are featured and much more. Also included are alternate performances and interviews with Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and Eric Clapton. Cream formed in 1966 and disbanded in 1968. The band were a prolific and thrilling live act and toured incessantly in their short but remarkable history.Track Listings: I'm So Glad, Spoonful, Outside Woman Blues, Pressed Rat & Warthog, Sleepy Time Time, N.S.U., Badge, Politician, Sweet Wine, Rollin' & Tumblin', Stormy Monday, Deserted Cities of the Heart, Born Under a Bad Sign, We're Going Wrong, Crossroads, Sitting on Top of the World, White Room, Toad, Sunshine of Your Love, Spoonful (Alternate Takes), Sleepy Time Time (Alternate Takes), Badge (Alternate Takes), Sweet Wine (Alternate Takes), Rollin' & Tumblin', We're Going Wrong, White Room, Sunshine of Your Love


Saturday, January 14, 2012

Ice Cream for Crow

Ice Cream for Crow Review



2006 digitally remastered reissue of this 1982 release. Recorded with the inevitable Magic Band line-up change as a result of personal and financial conflict, it was the swansong for the career of Beefheart and represents his final musical offering before concentrating on his canvas painting, Features extensive liner notes written by Beefheart expert Mike Barnes. 13 tracks. Virgin.


Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Disraeli Gears [Vinyl]

Disraeli Gears [Vinyl] Review



Vinyl Reissue of Cream's Disraeli Gears album which was recorded in the U.S. in a three-and-a-half day flurry of inspired activity before the band members' visas expired. This was the second album by the British blues-rock group Cream and it was released in November 1967. It went on to reach #5 in the UK and it was their US breakthrough becoming a massive seller in 1968 reaching #4. The album features the two singles "Strange Brew" and "Sunshine of Your Love". The album with its eye-catching day-glo cover was produced by Felix Pappalardi (co-founder of the Cream-inspired Mountain) and featured collaborations between singer/bassist Jack Bruce and lyric poet Pete Brown. Disraeli Gears is one of the seminal '60s rock albums.


Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Thunderdome

Thunderdome Review



Japanese edition of the German metal act's 2004 album features 14 tracks including 1 bonus track, 'The Edge of Sorrow'. Avalon.


Sunday, January 8, 2012

Wu-Box: Cream of the Clan

Wu-Box: Cream of the Clan Review



DISC 1
1. Ol Dirty Bastard - Pop Shots
2. Ghostface Killah - Return Of The Iron Man
3. Street Life feat. Inspectah Deck - A Star Is Born
4. Gravediggaz - Break What?
5. Sunz Of Man Presents Hell Razah & 4th Disciple - Oh! Baby
6. Raekwon - Still Strugglin
7. Freemurda feat. RZA & Sha~Cronz - My Black Nina
8. Method Man & Rik Y Waters - Win Some, Lose Some
9. Sunz Of Man Presents Hell Razah & 4th Disciple - Don t Hate It
10. Street Life feat. Method Man - All My Ni**as
11. Gravediggaz - Home Of The Brave
12. Raekwon, Prodigesents Hell Razah & 4th Disciple - Same Ol Thugs
9. Method Man, Carlton Fisk & La Banger - Pop Off
10. Gray (of Mobb Deep) & Ghostface Killah - The Game Of Rock
13. Street Life, La Banger & Carlton Fisk - Wayz Of Life
14. Inspectah Deck - C Us
15. Street Life feat. Method Man - Street Education
16. Sunz Of Man - Ghetto Government

DISC 2
1. Inspectah Deck - Nobody Scared
2. Gravediggaz - Six Feet Underground
3. Sunz Of Man - Elements
4. Gravediggaz - Rough Enough
5. Ghostface Killah - Fast Life
6. Inspectah Deck, Carlton Fisk & Chico DeBarge - Luv Don t Leave
7. Gravediggaz - Big Shot Dead
8. Sunz Of Man Prvediggaz - A Strong Woman
11. Sunz Of Man Presents Hell Razah & 4th Disciple - One Harmony
12. Street Life, Shyheim & Donnie Cash - Pain
13. Inspectah Deck, Donnie Cash, Carlton Fisk & DJ Storm - Live For, Die For
14. Sunz Of Man Presents Hell Razah & 4th Disciple - Rebel Music
15. Street Life feat. Method Man - Shoot On Sight (S.O.S.)


Thursday, January 5, 2012

All My Loving

All My Loving Review



All My Loving Feature

  • All My Loving is a groundbreaking documentary on music and its effect on pop culture in the late 60's, with previously unseen footage from The Beatles, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Pink Floyd and many more. Produced and initially broadcasted in 1968, this compelling documentary is just as pertinent and relevant as ever. Now for the first time, this 60 minute BBC Film is available on home vide
Telegram from Paul McCartney'This is just great; absolutely what we meant'Daily Telegraph 'If Mr. Palmer's intention was to disturb, he succeeded brilliantly. It was absolutely chilling.'Observer 'It said more about pop than a year of Top Of The Pops.'N


Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Disraeli Gears - Original

Disraeli Gears - Original Review



CREAM Disraeli Gears - Original (Rare 1968 1st issue Polydor label Japanese 10-track vinyl LP the 2nd groundbreaking album from Baker Bruce and Clapton featuring the legendary singles Sunshine of Your Love and Strange Brew. Housed in laminatedflipback picture sleeve featuring the the classic psychadelic cover art with Japanese/English text on the reverse. Highly collectable and stunning example of this essential British blues album! SLPM-1390)


Sunday, January 1, 2012

Wheels of Fire (Mlps)

Wheels of Fire (Mlps) Review



Japanese remastered reissue of 1968 album, packaged in alimited edition miniature LP sleeve.