Creedence Clearwater Revival - Chronicle, Vol. 1: The 20 Greatest Hits
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Free Music Review: Best Single Compilation Disc for any Artist
Hit: 5 Stars
I got my first copy of this when I was in high school and 14 years later I still listen to it fairly regularly. Apparently Fogerty was a California boy and not the bayou brat he comes across as in many of his songs. No matter, his imagination was pretty extraordinary at that time and you will believe in his storytelling regardless of the facts. Nobody did the fierce young man rockabilly blues like John Fogerty in his prime. If you don't have this disc you need to get it and that's no lie. All it's really missing is the midnight special though they had other decent songs. Driving around late at night in the hills of southern Indiana as a teenager listening to this music was a transformative experience that I wish everyone would have. Okay I'll stop now.
Favorite tracks, Lookin' out my Backdoor, Bad Moon Rising, Fortunate Son, Have you Ever Seen the Rain, Someday Never Comes!, Okay I'll stop again :)
Free Music Review: Great Into To CCR
Hit: 5 Stars
It may not have every song that every die-hard fan would like, but this is a great selection for the casual fan or anyone looking for an introduction to CCR.Free Music Review: It Ain't Me-It Ain't Me-I Ain't No Fortunate Seer.........
Hit: 5 Stars
Many people don't know that your illustrious Seer was born on the bayou. Totally true story. I am the 7th son born on the 7th month on the 7th day at the 7th hour. My Metamama cried when I was born "This one will be a hellraiser-Oh Lordy!". But, as all my dedicated fans know by now- she was wrong. I am a heaven-raiser- and hopefully a good one at that. Still- it took alot of side-stepping to get out of that swamp to become the Seer that you all know and love today. Being reflective takes hard work- and ambition. Sort of like Creedence - my home town boys. At least my Metamama liked them. Why shouldn't she? They weren't related. :)
What I really loved about Creedence is that they defied the conventions of their time. While others tended towards studio production lucidity - Creedence decided to keep it raw and real. There is no mystery to the sound here. It is straight ahead swamp rock-blues power packed into mostly a 3 minute window. How they were able to do this with so much economy is discussed - even today- amongst erudite Seer circles. But, they did it and, as simple as it was, it works- song after song after song. Everyone of these songs is memorable - and competent. Are they the greatest musicians that ever lived? No. But did they know how to do things right for them? Definitely. And I think that is why, in large part, that they created the legacy that they did.
You can see the progression in these tunes. Not in leaps and bounds - but subtle as you proceed. "Suzie Q" and "I Put a Spell On You" are rough takes - but it is that undeniable quality that propels these songs to swamp magic. They get a little better as we go along in production - but not by much. Why spoil the formula? "Proud Mary" with that simple strumming riff. It's so elementary but so alluring. And I don't believe Creedence ever copied from another song. Each one was totally original by itself. You could have a song with a blistering, intense lead like "Travelin' Band" and then one with a slow, bluesy feel like in "Long As I Can See the Light". Everything here borrows from different genres - blues, country, southern streetcorner sounds, sweeping bayou intonations, rock and roll intensity. It is the feel of the songs that is so real. They do not compromise and include alien instruments. No. This c.d. is very real and this band is what I'd like to hear when I go down to the local bar for a beer. Uncomplicated and great!
I could give you a run-down of all the songs included here. But it would prove nothing. If you haven't heard these songs somehow since they were released then someone in your life has been negligent. Perhaps you! And, if so, emergency therapy is needed. I could do it - but be forewarned- a small charge will be excised. Get this. Creedence - a legendary pure American rock band. So classic- and so good to hear after all the overly-produced stuff from the last 30-40 years.
Gotta go. I hear the phone ringing and it's probably Metamama calling to wish her son happy holidays. That, and to chide me, yet again, for not joining Creedence way back then when they asked me. With parents there just are some things they never let you forget. Oh well.....
And I wonder, still I wonder - Who'll stop the Metamorpho?
Free Music Review: Chronicle, Vol. 1 Creedence Clearwater Revial
Hit: 5 Stars
These guys could sing way back when I was young, and they still can sing today. You all will enjoy this CD... RYFree Music Review: One of the greatest greatest hits albums around
Hit: 5 Stars
This has to be one of the greatest greatest hits albums around. Creedence Clearwater Revival (hereafter, CCR) was a top band on its time, and this CD does a terrific job of showing the listener why. If you didn't know of this group before, this CD explains why they were so well received in their era.
John Fogerty, lead vocal and lead guitar, was a key motive force for the group. His unique voice is displayed well here.
Some classic cuts:
"Susie Q" is a rock classic. CCR does a nice job here. They show off the classic CCR sound. No fancy guitar work, but effective nonetheless. Fogerty's voice captures the spirit of this song well. In addition, some interesting vocal effects.
"Proud Mary" is one of their absolute best works. Many may know it from Tina Turner's version, which is itself a classic. CCR's version is also classic. The start of the song is probably one of the best (and best known) introductions in rock and roll. "Rollin' on a river" is one of the most recognized tag lines, I would guess. As already noted, guitar work and instrumentals generally are basic but quite effective.
"Bad Moon Rising" is a rollicking song. "I see a bad moon rising; I see trouble on the way." One of my favorite CCR pieces.
"Down on the Corner." I can never get "Willie and the poor boys" out of my mind! This is straightforward, unprettified rock and roll. As liner notes mention, CCR went against the grain of psychedelic music, current at a portion of their period of work. This song well exemplifies their body of work.
And then there is "I Heard It through the Grapevine." This was a Temptations' song, and their version is stunning and one of the great moments in the genre. But CCR takes this and makes it their own, too. The instrumental work is well done and Fogerty's voice works well on the lyrics.
So, what's the bottom line? One of the classic compilations of a group's work. You want to know about CCR? There isn't a better way than to listen to this work.