Heeeyho Readers! Are you into listening to vinyl?

Been to London twice. The first time as a young British rock and roll aficionado who wore leather boots and parka. As opposed to the second visit in 2019 — things did get a hella different in a seven-year spam —, the first time was remarkable. Soho remained a rock spot and the Carnaby Street shops still sold Beatle boots and vintage thin ties.

Wanderings took me to a Music and Goods Exchange on Notting Hill Gate just about Hyde Park. Holly paradise! Never before had I seen so many LPs for cheap (compared to Brazilian prices). From random 1 Pound 80's to a holy grail 1960's sealed White album from the Beatles for the bargain of 700 Pounds {irony}. The basement was a mess of 'uncatalogued' records, aka the Russian roulette. "A bunch of trash or something rare, at your own risk," says the seller.

A few Pounds poorer and many years later and I'm sitting listening to this late classic — an original Cream album from 1968 called Wheels of Fire. Along with this LP came the other two Cream albums, Fresh Cream (1966) and Disraeli Gears (1967), the later featuring a top of the charts song called Sunshine of your Love.

Cream, considered the first super group, were a British rock band formed in London in 1966. The group consisted of bassist Jack Bruce, guitarist Eric Clapton, and drummer Ginger Baker. Their music spanned rock music styles such as blues rock, psychedelia, and hard rock. Cream is also referred as the prelude of progressive rock, although many give the credits to Led Zeppelin.

Cream represents the best Eric Clapton phase in my opinion. It's almost shameful to say that Clapton got me into guitar and also made me stop playing guitar. Layla (song) introduced me to Clapton when I picked a guitar for the first time. Then, after digging his early stuff, young me came to the conclusion that never ever I'd be able to play with that energy, which, instead of fueling a desire to practice more, depressed me as a player {laughs}.

Wheels of Fire is not my favorite of the three, although it's the one playing right now. Often forgotten, Pressed Rat and Warthog, in the voice of Ginger Baker, starting with horns and ending in an energetic guitar solo, is one of the coolest songs in this album. And what to say about White Room? A classic!

Vinyl

Call me whatever, but vinyl is way cooler than listening to Spotfy. Fifty-five years later and the old LP is still firing. And the quality is amazing. Not to mention we have to move our ass to change the side or the next song won't play.

Are you into vinyls?

I'd love to know if the community is into listening to vinyls and what kind of stuff you folks are listening to. Lemme know in the comments.

Peace.

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Disclaimer: The author of this post is a convict broke backpacker, who has travelled more than 10.000 km hitchhiking and more than 5.000 km cycling. Following him may cause severe problems of wanderlust and inquietud. You've been warned.