World Of Pain (track)
by Cream
World Of Pain appears on the following album(s) by Cream:
- Disraeli Gears (track #3) (this album) (1967)
- Gold (track #7) (compilation) (2005)
- Those Were The Days (track #16) (compilation) (1997)
- Cream Vol 2 (track #3) (compilation) (1977)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Track ratings | Avg. track rating |
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| ! | 08/04/2026 19:26 | FrancK | 4,874 | 82/100 |
| ! | 02/23/2026 22:44 | wizardalien | 10,002 | 60/100 |
| ! | 12/28/2025 21:40 | alexandermause | 17,953 | 85/100 |
| ! | 12/25/2025 02:07 | Reynardine | 70 | 80/100 |
| ! | 12/20/2025 16:18 | Arnio | 223 | 63/100 |
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"Is there a reason for today? / Do you remember?"
Another great slice of Psychedelia from Cream. This album really was Clapton at his creative peak in terms of his guitar playing
It’s not on a par with the opening two tracks on Disraeli Gears but it does help the album flow and I really rather like it
Not a great fan of Clapton’s vocal parts here as I think that the slower tempo of the track shows up the flaws in his singing (at this stage in his career). Having said that, still a very good track (Edited)
It is a good song but struggles to meet the same timeless punch of the previous 2 opening tracks
Grouse 08/02/2018 13:33 | #219076
A beautiful song with great psychedelic lyrics. Really like Bruce's singing. (Edited)
This is a showcase for Bruce's basswork & vocals. I was never a fan of Baker's drumming.
tgarritsen 04/28/2014 20:42 | #110283
The lyrics really touch me. The psychedelic and mysterious mood around it just grabs me. (Edited)
Jasonconfused 12/25/2012 19:23 | #58899
One of the best songs on the album. Baker's drumming is so tasteful and the combined vocals of Bruce and Clapton are pure gold. (Edited)
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