JOHN FOGERTY - being the vocalist (and, man, what a voice!), lead guitarist, songwriter and record arranger/producer - contributed more to making the records of CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL than most "solo" artists contribute to their records. Elton John, for example, does not write the lyrics to his songs. Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, James Taylor, etc, etc do not produce their own records (and it is the record producer who largely determines the sound of the record).
So when CCR broke up in 1972, odds seemed strong that JOHN FOGERTY would continue on as a solo artist where CREEDENCE left off and continue making that super-cool swamp rock music for many many years. But, to the disappointment of rock and roll fans everywhere, new JOHN FOGERTY music came very sparingly in the 35 years since then. John has explained in so many words that various business matters had a detrimental effect on his ability to connect with his songwriting muse.
Well, folks, I am extremely delighted to say that in the year 2007 JOHN FOGERTY has reconnected with his muse more solidly than he has since the heyday of CREEDENCE. John's new album REVIVAL bristles with more deliciously chooglin' swampy countrified rock and roll than we've seen since the classic album COSMO'S FACTORY!!
Whether you're a little bit country or a little bit rock and roll - BUY THIS ALBUM!! YOU WILL SIMPLY LOVE IT!!!
MR. TWANG
What's great about it: JOHN FOGERTY's BEST RECORD SINCE CCR!!!
What's not so great: Still tryin' to think of somethin'