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THE REVIEW
The debut album by Creedence, dated 1968, is an album marked by the fusion of various genres and openness to certain elements that would fully develop in the following years; it doesn't lack the usual splendid and captivating covers of classic rhythm & blues and soul.
"I put a spell on you" adapts a Hawkins piece, marking a clear transition from r&b to rock and precedes the stunning electric and working-class progression of "The Working Man", which in my opinion is one of the group's most beautiful songs. "Susie Q" is a classic that reinterprets a 1956 track in a decidedly psychedelic way and approaches certain atmospheres of the Grateful Dead, while the other cover by Cropper and Wilson Pickett "Ninety-Nine and a Half" showcases the leader's sonic and interpretive abilities.
"Get Down Woman" and "Porterville" draw heavily from the blues tradition and the latter, in particular, can be classified as a frontier roots-rock track. "Gloomy" and its acid-rock drive represent, alongside "The Working Man", the compositional heights of an album surprisingly cohesive, as demonstrated by the closing track "Walk On The Water" which stands out for its phenomenal final electric crescendos.
A truly unmissable album for lovers of rock'n'roll and its crossovers from the origins (or almost).
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Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 1968 debut album showcases a fusion of rock, blues, and soul with captivating covers and original tracks. Highlights include 'Susie Q,' 'The Working Man,' and 'Walk On The Water.' The album is praised for its cohesiveness and pioneering sound. A must-listen for fans of classic rock and roots music.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) were an American rock band formed in El Cerrito (East Bay, California), led by singer/guitarist/songwriter John Fogerty, with Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford. They became major late-1960s/early-1970s hitmakers by blending rock & roll, blues, country, and a “bayou/swamp” feel into concise, groove-driven songs.14 Reviews
