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Wheels of Fire
by Cream
The 712th greatest album of all time
Wheels of Fire is a 1968 double album by Cream that pairs a studio disc with a live disc, showcasing the group's blend of blues rock, psychedelic rock, and hard rock. The studio side includes tightly arranged, studio-crafted songs such as "White Room" alongside more melodic and experimental pieces, while the live side highlights extended improvisation and the virtuosic interplay between Eric Clapton's guitar, Jack Bruce's bass and vocals, and Ginger Baker's drums, underlining the band's blues roots and psychedelic exploration.
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