Creedence Clearwater Revival - Chronicle, Vol. 1: The 20 Greatest Hits
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Free Music Notes for Chronicle, Vol. 1: The 20 Greatest Hits
Free Music Review: SWAMPED WITH CLASSICS!
Hit: 5 Stars
Show me a cat who grew up in the 70's who doesn't own a copy of this anthology (and still plays it), and I'll show you a cat who also doesn't like brewskis, the Three Stooges, and Looney Tunes...in other words, I don't trust 'im. This stands as one of the ten GREATEST greatest hits collections ever asembled; lead Revivalist John Fogerty and his band of yahoos covered all the touchstones of rock and roll, from blooze and country to wailin' soul, and did it bigger and better than almost anyone else. Charismatic, gritty, at turns spooky or sentimental, CCR effortlessly channeled old timey ditties (DOWN ON THE CORNER, TRAVELIN' BAND), psychedelic swamp (RUN THROUGH THE JUNGLE, GREEN RIVER), take-no-prisoners rock (UP AROUND THE BEND, SWEET HITCH-HIKER), even tasteful covers (an eleven minute reconfiguration of I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE) and had hits with nearly everything they touched. Twenty tracks of triumphant twang, and they STILL didn't have enough room for quagmire classic BORN ON A BAYOU or their dixie-fried take on the MIDNIGHT SPECIAL! They hadda save 'em for CHRONICLE, VOL. 2, a nearly equal sequel that concentrates on rootsy remakes of RNB, rockabilly, and folk chestnuts as it does on Fogerty's dyed-in-the-wool originals. But start with CHRONICLE/THE 20 GREATEST HITS...and maybe I'll trust you from now on.
RATING: FIVE PLAID SHIRTS
Free Music Review: Best Of The Best
Hit: 5 Stars
What can I say?. Creedence Clearwate Revival are rock and roll gods. This 20 song collection has the best of the best all put together. One rocking ride from start to finish. Many people have called this southern fried rock band the 'Backwoods Beatles'. They couldn't be more correct. Lead singer and writer John Fogerty is a genius. He was the master at crafting hook filled rock songs. "Proud Mary", "Born On The Bayou", "Bad Moon Rising" and others are pure rock and roll classics. There are other tracks on here that were hits, but not as well known or as often played. Those songs being "Commotion", "Sweet Hitchhiker", "Hey Tonight", and "Lodi". Fogerty's voice had a very distinct wail to it. You instantly knew who it was when they started singing. His guitar playing is nothing short of brilliant, Yet, he never gets the credit for it that he deserves. There's even a nice remake of Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through The Grapevine". I think Marvin would be pleased. Volume 2 of hits is great as well, but does not feature as much essential material. This album is for rock and roll lovers. Because this is, pure and simple, real rock and roll. A band with great music to be treasured for years and years to come.
Free Music Review: CCR's Best
Hit: 5 Stars
Although purists may say that key tunes were left off of this helping of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Chronicle, Vol. 1," most casual fans will be well pleased with purchasing this album. It includes the bulk of the major hits for CCR. Their gritty, country-fried blues-rock is deep-seated into American culture. Their songs sound as fresh and intense today as they did when these tunes were initially released.
This is backwoods, bayou music best appreciated by fans of Southern rock and blues. John Fogerty and company sound great on songs like the voodoo-tinged "I Put A Spell On You" and the straight-ahead rocker "Fortunate Son." Casual fans will easily pick up most of these songs, especially "Proud Mary," "Have You Ever Seen The Rain," and "Up Around The Bend." My personal favorite, "Bad Moon Rising," is also on this disc.
For folks who are only familiar with a few of their songs, "Chronicle, Vol: 1" is a great starting point for further exploration. Hardcore fans may miss songs like "Born on the Bayou," but that one, along with many others, can be found on the second "Chronicle" volume.
Overall, this is an excellent disc for both new listeners and longtime fans. I highly recommend it.
Free Music Review: You don't have to hate all greatest hits collections!
Hit: 5 Stars
If you're like me, you HATE greatest hits collections. Real music fans don't buy greatest hits CDs - give this album one star - case closed!Not so fast! Chronicle Volume 1 is a different animal. Sure, it's a greatest hits collection of sorts, but these songs are so incredible it just doesn't matter. In fact, as a teenager I had tapes of a couple of CCR albums and always found them to be a bit uneven - great songs mixed with not-so-great ones. Chronicle Volume 1 solves that problem by offering you 20 songs so wonderful you'll want to share them with everyone you know.
From the soft stuff (`Bad Moon Rising', `Lodi', `Who'll Stop the Rain') to the hard stuff (`Fortunate Son', `Travelin' Band', `Sweet Hitch-Hiker'), this music is pure Americana. If you don't like it, maybe you should be living somewhere else.
I apologize - that was a bit harsh and inappropriate - especially if you already do live somewhere else. If this isn't your taste in music, I respect your opinion and won't hassle you anymore. But chances are, if you buy this CD, your only regret will be that it doesn't include `Good Golly Miss Molly', `Molina', `Cotton Fields', and other CCR classics. Guess that's what Chronicle Volume 2 is for!
Free Music Review: The most authentic, soulful rock n roll
Hit: 5 Stars
I bought this CD half-heartedly, just for old time's sake, apprehensive that the music might have gone stale. Wow! I couldn't have been more wrong! All the old magic is still there, but the sound captivated me more than most contemporary rock. I now realize how unique this band was and that there has been nothing even vaguely similar on the radio for many years now. Their songs are powerful, melodic, soulful and captivating, perfectly delivered by that VOICE (John Fogerty) and the harmony vocals. There's the wistful yearning of Have You Ever Seen The Rain, the spooky unease of Bad Moon Rising and the funky, bluesy rendition of I Heard It Through The Grapevine. There's also the catchy Down On The Corner with its swaying rhythm. Every one of these songs is a winner, but I must point out my other favourites like Proud Mary, Hey Tonight, Up Around The Bend and of course the divine Lodi, a lament of a disillusioned rocker on the road. This collection is as golden as golden can be - brilliant, emotionally captivating songs infused with gritty soul that have not merely survived the decades, but shine as brightly now as in the late 60s and early 70s. This is the most authentic rock 'n roll you'll ever get.