Deserted Cities Of The Heart/White Room/Politician/Tales Of Brave Ulysses/Sunshine Of Your Love/Steppin' Out
Follow up live album from the blues-rock trio Cream who had disbanded three years earlier. This release is considered an improvement on its predecessor and brings to the fore the guitar of Eric Clapton. (US:27 UK:15)
“Containing just six tracks, this record delivers all the good aspects about Cream. Bruce’s bass is much more audible, volatile and adventurous than on any studio recording. Clapton is loud and excited, and Baker shows how he brings jazz into hard rock.”
“Cream live were terrific. Volume 2 catches the band really into it and cooking. Bluesy acid rock was rarely played any better. It wouldn't be long before aliens kidnapped Eric Clapton and replaced him with mediocre country bluesman.”
A much better selection of songs here than on the first volume. Cream were a sensational band live, and this set proves it. I have always said Cream's dinosaurean thud was a huge influence on the birth of heavy metal, and if you want proof just listen to Sunshine Of Your Love and White Room.”
“This is Cream in their purest form, performing live. Unquestionably one of their most consistent sets, virtually every track rips, doing the corresponding studio version of each cut justice. I'll take this over Volume 1 any day.”
“Overall this is a good album that presents an accurate picture of Cream's live work. There's some great improvisation and jamming at times, so frantic it reminds me of a dog fight. Steppin' Out features an outstanding guitar performance by Clapton and Baker's drumming is fierce.”
“The way these guys jam on their extended live cuts is full of jazz-like fluidity, bluesy rhythm, and the intensity of hard rock. It all comes together on this disk. Clapton's solos are extraterrestrial, and Bruce's voice is in good form.”
“A great live album; yet it feels only partially complete. The songs chosen here completely focus on Clapton. None of the jams allow Baker or Bruce to shine through as the elite talents they are. Instead, every song showcases Clapton via extended solos with only supporting roles for the bass and drums.”
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