Fresh Cream
by Cream

This is where metal was born. You have to thank these guys for Led Zep, Black Sabbath, AC/DC. Listen to Clapton's version of SPOONFUL. They broke away from the standard that was introduced by the Beatles, and emulated by so many in the British Invasion of the 60's (Edited)

Finally Clapton found a band of equals and they make a very polished debut album that broke the British Invasion mode. This was a very influential album for guitar based bands and still the model for power trio bands. (Edited)

From mdbaxter TOP 100 COMMENTER 12/21/2019 01:09 | #245858 | TOP COMMENT Vote up your preferred comments and the comments with the most votes will be flagged.

The US release is superior because “I Feel Free” is better than “Spoonful”. It serves as a great opener but my favorite is “N.S.U.”, which is on both releases. Most of the songs on the album are more or less jam sessions. Apart from the two that I already mentioned liking there aren’t really any “great” songs on here. “I’m So Glad” is actually a banger. There is a lack of quality songwriting but that’s not what the record is going for. It’s meant to show off the talents of the three members and it does that. All three members impress throughout. Baker’s drumming is most impressive because of how much of the album it commands. It’s the driving force behind nearly every song. Clapton’s guitar work is great as always. Nothing spectacular but completely solid. Bruce’s vocals are powerful and crisp but I couldn’t hear much of the bass except on “Toad”. It sounds great on that song. The drum solo is cool, too. I listened to the stereo version available on Spotify and it’s not a very good mix. The vocals are way too high and the guitars are weirdly placed. I would imagine that it sounds better in mono. Headphones magnify the problem, playing it out loud sounds much better. I’d also imagine these guys out in an incredible concert. (Edited)

From DanielNunes93 04/21/2017 00:29 | #189606 | TOP COMMENT Vote up your preferred comments and the comments with the most votes will be flagged.

Looking at the Cream's career, it's easy to identify "Fresh Cream" as they weakest album, but the truth is that if we try to go back in time until 1966 we have to consider this album a true classic! The first supergroup of history did not make the mistakes that many supergroups still commit today and signed here a lot of great songs.

From swhaze TOP 100 COMMENTER 07/28/2014 16:01 | #117989 | TOP COMMENT Vote up your preferred comments and the comments with the most votes will be flagged.

Even though it's a debut album, the band sounds like a polished, veteran band here. "Spoonful" and "I'm So Glad" are standouts. Everything else is solid, too.