Astbury chose the name of the group as a referenced to 1959 novel by Lawrence Lipton of the same name. The one album recorded by the group was recorded at Parr Street Studios in Astbury's hometown of Liverpool; it was named Cream after a local club the band frequented during the recording process. Astbury and Sugg wrote the albums songs together, after having first met at a Wayne Kramer show in the United States.
Their album was reasonably well received by music critics, who described it as taking influences from 1960s psychedelic music, mixing it with a rock sound. A promotional video was shot for the track Space Junkie and, between February and November 1996, the band toured extensively throughout the United Kingdom, Europe and North America.[1] After beginning to write a new album in 1997, the band dissolved, with Astbury going on to record a solo record in 1998 (unreleased until 2000) and reforming The Cult in 1999.
Discography
* Cream (May 1996)
Members
* Ian Astbury − vocals, guitar, tamborine
* Patrick Sugg − guitar, backing vocals
* Matt Garrett − bass
* Scott Garrett − drums
Cream
Holy Barbarians Lyrics
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they have to rest sometimes yeah they lay down at night
it's an empty time when you're alone
there's no sweet inside when you're not whole
cream so good for you man
cream so good for you
horny little devils who like to play they sleep all day
temptation wakes gives you the spoon you take a taste
so good for you so good for you
so good for you so good for you
when you're down
when you're down
it's easy to be tempted by the taste of love
the taste you try to hide where's your pride?
The song "Cream" by Holy Barbarians describes the struggle between our inner angels and demons. The lyrics suggest that our true nature is pure, and that we are constantly battling our desires in order to maintain that purity. However, sometimes our better angels need to rest, leaving us vulnerable to our darker impulses.
The song also explores the emptiness that comes with being alone, and the longing for something sweet to fill that void. It suggests that we can find that sweetness in "cream," which is portrayed as being both tempting and satisfying. However, the lyrics also acknowledge that giving in to temptation can be a slippery slope, and that we need to maintain our pride and resist the urge to give in.
Overall, "Cream" is a song about the constant struggle to maintain our purity and resist temptation, and the emotional emptiness that comes with being alone.
Line by Line Meaning
the better angels of our true nature try to keep us pure
Our moral compass does its best to keep us on the right path.
they have to rest sometimes yeah they lay down at night
Even the most virtuous among us sometimes succumb to temptation.
it's an empty time when you're alone
Being by yourself can be a lonely and unfulfilling experience.
there's no sweet inside when you're not whole
One cannot experience true happiness until they are complete within themselves.
cream so good for you man
Indulging in pleasure can be enjoyable and satisfying.
horny little devils who like to play they sleep all day
The desire for pleasure can sometimes overpower one's sense of responsibility or productivity.
temptation wakes gives you the spoon you take a taste
When tempted, it can be difficult to resist indulging in pleasure.
when you're down
Emotional turmoil can weaken one's resolve and make them more susceptible to temptation.
it's easy to be tempted by the taste of love
The feeling of love can be intoxicating and tempting to indulge in.
the taste you try to hide where's your pride?
Acting on one's desires can be shameful or embarrassing, causing one to try and hide their true feelings.
so good for you so good for you
Indulging in pleasure can feel good in the moment.
so good for you so good for you
Indulging in pleasure can feel good in the moment.
Contributed by Reagan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.