Green River

Really liked this one, classic from a great band

CCR are of course the patron saints of movie montages set in/around the Vietnam War era. This album features several well known tracks by them that are still good to this day. They exemplify southern rock, and this particular album has no weak spots to speak of.

a great album

This is the first album here I'm listening to on vinyl! I got this one for free from my old job because someone said it didn't play right and returned it, but it looks and plays fine. Thank goodness it plays good, too, because the music is great. I've never paid too much attention to CCR, but I thoroughly enjoyed this listen. I had a hankering for some good ass blues rock, and these boys delivered. Wouldn't be surprised if this stayed in regular rotation when I need classic rock.

This album is almost as close to perfection as you can get. So much soul, so much grit, so much toe-tapping goodness. CCR is the every man's music, and it lifts me up every time. Even more incredible, this album is one of 3 CCR released in 1969, and one of 6 released over a 3 year period. Their music is such a gift to the world that it's still hits over 50 years later.

Always like the vibe of CCR but never given them the time to get into them. Really enjoyed this album, upbeat rock and roll, singer has a great voice. Very much enjoyed this album, it's a keeper.

It's CCR, you cant fault them really but I've heard them far too many times over the years.

What a fun album! Lots to like in this one.

I know this is already a short album but to be perfect it should've been even shorter. Or more varied because towards the end everything just starts sounding the same.

Most bands don't have greatest hits albums this good.

I literally thought I didn’t like CCR. As it turns out either my taste has evolved or I never really gave it a good listen. This record is damn good. I understand why it’s on the list, and it’s times like this I’m happy I’m doing this exercise.

I know a lot more CCR then I thought it did. Good listen.

So I'm apparently a really big Creedence fan. I've always liked what I've heard on the radio but the rest of the songs are great, too. I think Cosmo's Factory might be a little bit better, but I'm still going to give this one the highest of ratings.

Listened 3/20/24. Decent album. It is a bit overplayed for me to fully enjoy it though.

Creedence are undoubtedly great musicians and songwriters. Their music is refreshingly simple and focused. While they're not a band I'd personally put on heavy rotation, I can definitely see why someone would. Previously in the challenge, I got 'Cosmo's Factory', which I would argue is a stronger album than 'Green River'. I also don't know that there's anything particularly significant about this album, other than being a popular CCR release. But it's certainly a well made album.

This one is awesome. Really enjoyed it.

4.6 - I felt like I was going to get a bit bored of creedence with this being the 3rd album, but felt this was really fucking good. Loved wrote a song for everyone.

It's another CCR record, its pretty good, what more do you want from me? 3.7/5

Love CCR - America's greatest band??

This is my first album from this legendary rock group. I was immediately drawn to two things though, this album cover that brings so much joy to me for some reason and the weird genre labeling they get of "Swamp Rock". In a way, those two things perfectly describe this album, even the "swamp" bit... I automatically just love the sound of this album...like right away. I'm a sucker for this late 60s style that's very blues inspired and dirty with killer, round, and punchy drum beats. There are also some country-rock influences in some of these instrumentals like on the hit song "Bad Moon Rising", an absolute banger. There's a lot of dirt and distortion in the guitars, I love it, especially on the noisy outro on "Commotion" which perfectly matches the song's chaotic subject matter. I say dirty but it's nothing too crazy, I think it's just enough to match CCR's shorter and easy-to-dive into song structures. John Fogerty perfectly complements these instrumentals vocally by drawing from the worlds of RnB and Blues (especially in the call and response on the closer "The Night Time is the Right Time"). I find the vocals on the song "Tombstone Shadow" to be very ahead of their time, they almost sound like something you'd hear come out of the 90s grunge scene. I love his gritty and guttural style, it doesn't overpower the mix and blends nicely. This entire album is mixed very cleanly. A lot of blues influence but also country influence in the slower song "Wrote a Song for Everyone", my favorite here. The sentiment is very tragic as John seems to address his lack of commitment toward his loved one and over-commitment toward making music. I do think the final three songs are less memorable than my favorite songs, "Lodi", "Wrote a Song for Everyone" and "Bad Moon Rising", but I won't knock this album for that, those songs are still solid. It's certainly derivative at times, even for the time, but still very enjoyable and a great intro to the band. Everything here is just so easy to enjoy.

classic.. 4.4/5 listened 2x

No puedes entender la música americana de los 60 sin este grupo y, más concretamente, sin este disco.

Great early iteration or southern and folk rock. John Fogherty is a song writing icon.

Tombstone Shadow, Wrote A Song For Everyone, Bad Moon Rising, Lodi

Soooooo great

it was fine enough, just not really my kind of music I spose

another solid offering from CCR. i particularly enjoy the three bigger tracks but the rest are still nice to listen to, even if they don't really stick out in my mind. bad moon rising is an all-time jam for me, and tbh the lyrics for it would work great as a metal song. not sure why there aren't more covers of it in heavier styles but I'm on board! favorites: green river, bad moon rising, lodi

Sokay

Lots of hits. Wild to think I came from the 60s. So clean and quality.

Not bad, but there are definitely better Creedence albums

Ich mag CCR, aber irgendwie ist das Album nicht sehr abwechslungsreich.

Ok I guess. The only song I liked was Sinister Purpose, the vocals there sounded different from the rest, much more listenable

would have to pay me to care about a single song on this album

Ok. Gets a little repetitive but nice and short

Yeehaw! I need to hear this lead singer talk in his normal talking voice.

Love the energy and tempo of CCR.

Great background music for late night build validation.

Pretty good chill classic rock

Good stuff in there.

I felt like the dude

Can't believe the album was so short!

Every song is good.. still sounds good

Haven’t heard a bad CCR record yet

Gear: DCA ÆON 2 Noire Mix: warm und gemütlich Musik: gute, ehrliche Stromgitarrenmusik Wertung: 🌻🌻🌻/5

8/10. I thought the album was super strong throughout. Sinister Purpose probably my favorite song on the album. Bad Moon Rising of course a classic. I don’t think I was as blown away by anything in this album as I’ve been for my 5 stars (but it toed the line for a 9/10).

God, what a breath of fresh air after having to listen to fucking Derek & The Dominos yesterday. Has there been a band with a more perfect career than CCR? Get in, get out, write only total jams. "Green River" is the most immaculate dive bar jukebox song in human history. No notes, flawless piece of art. Bonus note: the vocal production on "Sinister Purpose" sounds incredible (and Sinister Purpose would be an incredible name for a band)

Classic CCR

CCR is a fantastic band that I thought was from Mississippi or Louisiana but actually from San Francisco, haha. Great swampy, bluesy rock sounds that I’ve been a great fan of for years. Favorite CCR song is “Born On The Bayou” which most unfortunately is not on this album but is one of those few songs that gives me chills to listen to. This album is full of good work with nothing lame. I don’t know if it has the undoubtable power of a five star rating, but not much is standing in the way of five stars. Let’s give this a health 4.5!

When I hear CCR I always think of dad. I think there is only one CCR song that he played frequently. I went into this hoping I would love it but it didnt really spark anything for me. Oddly enough my favorite song was Glory Be, where there was no singing. Maybe I dont like the singer? Not sure. 2.5 stars

Classic rock. Very recognizable and full of energy. Great Album.

great!

One of my favourite bands of all time. Not their best album but Green Rover, Thombstone Shadow, Lodi, and of course, Bad Moon Rising are all bangers.

Green River funky and country twang to it. Pretty good but some vocal inflections not really my thing, sound unnatural and a style choice. Bad Moon Rising is an obvious hit, jangly and more simple rhyming singing, plus nostalgia hearing it in TV and movies over the years. As the album gets towards the end I do get a bit sick of the guitar. Starts to feel like worse versions of the songs I already heard, not too much different musically. I won't be considering it one of my favorite albums but definitely admire the big singles/hits from this band.

Solid. My kind of music. 4 Stars.

10/10 album

I know most of the songs on this album. I was never a huge fan of CCR, but I liked their music well enough. Years later, I can say their songs have aged very well. To me they are the definition of classic southern rock, with their roots firmly planted in the blues tradition. I could definitely see myself pulling this album out again when the mood strikes me.

It was aight.

Absolute top tier album. CCR can do no wrong.

All the dude wanted was his rug back. It's not greedy

Good but meh

Always enjoy CCR, even though I had no idea what the lyrics to Green River were all these years until I saw them printed in the video. You'd never know these guys were from L.A., the way they twang like they're from the deep South.

CCR created amazing songs over time but I always felt that they are more of a hits and single band. Sure, they created tons of them that can fit many best of collections. And maybe rightfully so. 'Green River' is surely great but I prefer indeed one of the mentioned collections.

iwie extrem nervig

Classic bayou boogie from CCR

Great album.

CCR released so many great albums in such a short period of time. Can put this on at any time, always in the mood for some Creedence! 4.5/5

2/5

Not many bands can have the effect ccr had in such a short time Timeless band

Great. Not their best

Songs a bit on the short side. Also none seemed to end, just faded out... fine when it's one or two but learn to finish a song plz

fun listen, not something i'd necessarily listen again but i didn't get bored and didn't feel like i couldn't wait for the end.

Bardzo fajny nieprzeszkadzacz countryrockhippy na pograniczu dodania do normalnej playlisty

Doesn’t get much better than CCR.

3/5. Love bad moon rising.

Ffs more hippie stuff

I grew up with this, so of course I love it!

oh okay so it really is just That One Song cool cool cool

Green River. Commotion. Wrote A Song For Everyone. Bad Moon Rising. Lodi. The Night Time Is The Right Time. Are you kidding me. Big five stars.

Sinister Purpose and Green River very similar melody. Don't like their version of night time is the right time. Percussion is good. Vocals are meh. Wrote a Song for Everyone = standout track

As someone that was born in the 90s and didnt really pay attention to music until the late 2000s, this album always draws me back to simpler times. A beautiful reminder of friendship and adventure. The Brits have the Beatles, the Americans have CCR. Rock on 🤘

I've written a lot of positive reviews already for the CCR albums on the list and Green River is no exception. The band released so much memorable and classic songs during such a short period of time in the late 60's, it would be easy to just buy a greatest hits record, but you'd be missing out on the many incredible "deep tracks" that weren't chart-toppers on their great run. Every song is recognizable and there isn't any filler, but my only complaint (if you can call it that) is it's so short, it clocks in under 30 minutes (29:25). This is what happens when you release three albums (Bayou Country, Green River, Willy and the Poor Boys) in one year! I have to admit, I'm not a big fan of their longer, drawn out jams anyways, so the 9 songs, all under 5 minutes is a quality listen. Short and sweet and one of their best.

Fantastic album of songs I knew and love

Pretty good

Classic rock masterpiece

Good classics, with some very good, underrated less-known songs. Little too slow at times.

CCR is a 5 star band with no 5 star albums

Been said several times that it's hard to believe they weren't from the South but like all artists - you find what you like and form your style around it. The Beatles didn't live in the South and hang around the sould/R&B artists of the late 50's early 60's. Get a grip! CCR did it well. Too bad they didn't get along and stay together...

Brilliant

first time listening. great album!

I didn't really enjoy this? Which is strange, because they do things that I generally enjoy, and they're leaning into a style that I also usually enjoy. I think just most of the album falls flat for me.

Timeless. This is my kind of dad-rock.

Great album, one of 3 great CCR albums

I liked this album more than I expected. I guess the cliches for CCR are spread out amongst their albums. Some good bass riffs, too.

1st listen: sure! This is fine. Kind of forgot that I was listening to it. 2nd listen notes: Green River - this is fine Commotion - I zoned out Tombstone Shadow - Wrote A Song for Everyone - I like this one Bad Moon Rising - this is good. Lodi - Cross-Tie Talker - Sinister Purpose - a little boring but I can dig it. The Night Time Is the Right Time - Okay, I think this is a great "feel" for an album. Gives a vibe. Just not very interesting.

Some standout songs, but most of them were pretty good.

How can you not like CCR?

Peak early Creedence. Rootsy and reflective.

Would have been a 3 but any album with a track as good as Bad Moon gets an extra point straight away

Best CCR album so far but just not really my thing, a tad too swamp rocky, although I knew one or 2 songs

Im sure id bump up the rating to a solid four if I was more familiar with this album. A lot of good stuff here though.

Just ok for them

I can see how is could objectively be a good album, but to be honest, I found it a bit boring and formulaic. Maybe it would grow on me in a different mood or with a more attentive listen. I’d give it between a 3 and a 4 (probably like 6.5/10).

"wrote a song for everyone" very HIMYM vibes

Few bands can claim they have never produced a bad album, and Creedence is an example of that. This particular album is considered one of the most classic. It's an indispensable work that will always bring me joy.

# Playlist track - Commotion # Notes - Classic album, lots of character and energy. - It was my first experience listening to the entire album, and not some "The Best of Creedence". - Definitely will listen again.

Fantastic summertime album, great flow with some hits. Feel like this is the type of album that’d sound better on vinyl. Def will be great to throw on in the summer over a BBQ.

Reminded me how much I loved CCR as a teen... great album!

Classic album, some great tracks. 1/2 not up to scratch in comparison to the rest of the album. High 3.

Nice mellow rock

Love credence, this album was good, classic

This is the 4th album from 1969, seems to like this year or something. Comparing to the stones album from the same year, I'd say it's more consistent but the highs aren't as high.

I like CCR, so was looking forward to this. It's alright, not a standout album, and to be honest it was on repeat and I didn't realise until the singles played again that the album had played through, the songs are quite similar sounding! Guitar solos are quite repetitive and seem to focus around one note or bend and that was a little challenging to listen to! Probably a 3.4, so rounding down to 3!

Flirted with the 5 on this

boooooring

A very solid album. If CCR would have slowed down their releases and combined all the best songs, I think it could have been one of the best albums of all time

Just jams all the way through - not a single song I didn't enjoy, and Green River, Bad Moon Rising, and Lodi are all A+ material.

Awesome!!! Big fan of CCR. Love this blues/rock.

Cool album cover

This album is a short one but a good one

Absolutely smashed this as a young'un, and it's still solid

Much nicer than expected. Mixed really well. It pops. Still hate his voice, though.

East Bay represents!

Pairs well with a cold can of beer. Two of the bands best but the rest is just good. looking into the band they had an amazingly short but prolific career, this being one of three albums released in twelve months.

I wonder how many Vietnamese villages were napalmed while the Yanks blasted CCWR through the megaphone on a helicopter

Era defining band, vietnamese war music personified 3.5 / 5

Enjoyable listen. They have an original sound. 3/5

Classic, 3.5

Very pleasant

CCR is one of the best to ever do it and this album is one of my favorites

Classics for a reason 😎

Pretty cool album, but not sure I'll get back to it.

Classic rock-n-roll forever!

More of a bluesy CCR, but without most of the catchy songs I'm used to. Mostly forgettable

This is an excellent album. Creedence put out some good music in the short time they were together. Too bad they couldn't get along better so they could have put out more.

Favourite Song: Lodi

♨ Green River ♨ Lodi ♨ Sinister Purpose

Another classic band that needs no introduction. I'd not listened to an album by them before, but was happy to sing along to the hits. The rest of the album was fine but my ambivalence is more due to this not really being my thing than any failings on their part. A solid 3.

This was a better one of the albums. Enjoyed it.

Definitely an old favorite. Can’t say much more than has already been said about CCR, it’s in regular rotation for a reason!

Another stellar album by CCR. Short sweet and to the point with a bunch of classics on there

i didn't really never liked it

Rare album with no duds.

Dad Rock supreme. I guess it's like Grandpa Rock now. I mean it's fine. I've kind of always hated the Bayou/Southern Rock as a genre. And from a band from San Francisco no less. A lot of people love it, and that's fine, but it's just not something I care for. I listened to the whole album and didn't even add any songs to my Liked playlist on Spotify which is super rare for me. None of the songs on this record are bad, I guess, just not something I would be upset to not hear again. 2.5 stars because I do appreciate the instrumentation and musicianship, it's just not for me.

Lot of classics here. Lovely album. Favorite song: Broken Spoke Shuffle or Sinister Purpose.

Best CCR album for me.

I love Creedence. 29 minutes of swamp. Take me back home. 5 motherfucking stars

Every song on this album is a banger. I’ve always liked CCR, but I’d never listened to an album. I’m glad I did.

Cool, gritty bluegrass rock. Most of the songs don’t really stand out to me, though. “Bad Moon Rising” is still a banger, though. And I hadn’t heard “Sinister Purpose” before which is awesome.

Creedence Clearwater Revival's 1969 album, "Green River," solidifies the band's reputation for crafting straightforward, rootsy rock that resonates with an enduring authenticity. Opening with the title track, the album immediately immerses listeners in CCR's signature swamp rock sound, complete with John Fogerty's distinctive vocals and the band's tight, rhythmic interplay. The record strikes a balance between the bluesy, down-home feel of tracks like "Bad Moon Rising" and the soulful, reflective tones of "Lodi," showcasing the band's musical versatility. "Commotion" and "Tombstone Shadow" maintain the album's energetic pace, driven by Fogerty's gritty guitar work and Doug Clifford's steady drumming. The straightforward production enhances the raw, live feel of the recordings, contributing to the timeless appeal of "Green River." With each track, CCR effortlessly captures the spirit of Americana, exploring themes of nature, travel, and everyday life. The album also features the socially conscious "Fortunate Son," a poignant commentary on class disparities and the Vietnam War, displaying a rare political edge within the band's discography. "Green River" is a concise and focused effort, embodying the band's ability to distill roots rock into a potent, accessible form. Creedence Clearwater Revival's third studio album cements their status as one of the quintessential acts of the late '60s, channeling the essence of American rock with an authenticity that continues to resonate across generations.

I love Creedence Clearwater Revival! Their own very unique sound in this album shows it more than some.

Great album!

A true Classic!

Not usually one for teetotalers, but CCR is an exception. Loved the contrast of major-key, bright music with the darkness of the lyrics. Will definitely be revisiting this one. Favorite tracks: Wrote a Song for Everyone, Green River, Lodi

It’s a classic and the songs are all very similar but since its duration is short, provides a very enjoyable listening experience. [0128/1001]

We kind of music I enjoy most, has lots of energy. And Credence always flex their muscle and have energy to spare. Love the album already listened to the singles. Would gladly listen again

Solider Swamp Rock. Highlight und wahrscheinlich am bekanntesten ist "Bad Moon Rising".

It’s not my style

Bravi, famosi, autori di almeno 3 canzoni storiche, ma non mi piacciono

Putting my serious ears on for what I know is meant to be a classic, what caught me was the way J Fogerty’s vocals form little riffs that play off the guitars, rather than lay simply on top of them, and that the space they leave for their sounds is exceptionally rare for a four piece. The songs have a spiky, pugilistic motion to them: this is a song, you got a problem with that pal?

I love CCR - is there a situation that is not made better by a Creedence song? I could imagine being told I had brain cancer, but it not being so traumatic because "Bad Moon Rising" happened to be on the radio at the time. Which is to say: John Fogerty is an amazing songwriter and musician, and was unnaturally prolific. Banger after hit after classic, over and over. As earlier, Chronicle has what you need (lots of it, all great) and this album is a bit weaker than Cosmo's Factory, but I'll happily play it all day long.

You pretty much know what you're going to get listening to any Creedence album. Hell, hearing the voice alone, you know who it's Creedence/Fogerty. This album pretty straight forward with some solid hits. The remake of The Night Time is the Right Time was a surprise and OK, but he really should have left this one for Ray. Personal favorites were Wrote A Song for Everyone and Bad Moon Rising. Greatest NFL nickname given by Chris Berman was for a stud Spartan wide receiver Andre Rison. Andre "Bad Moon" Rison. Lisa Lopez of TLC burned that dude's mansion down. Bitches be crazy. And speaking of Spartans, funny to see those cheaters at michigan give up their morals and ethics. They're the Auburn of the North. Win a championship but have it forever linked to cheating is something most of their scumbag fans embrace. Pretty pathetic for a fanbase that loves to tell you they're better than everyone else when it turns out their frauds. Back to the album, can't say this is their best stuff, but I enjoyed all the same. Some times a little Creedence hits the spot, but didn't really feel this one. 2.5 for me, but will round up to 3 2.5

See Review: #290 To add to that: I also don't like John Fogherty's voice. Their whole sound and vibe I used to like but I feel as though I've outgrown it. 2.5 because sequels are always worse.

3 I referred to these guys as hit or miss in my last review, but after this album, I think what that means for me is that they’re just an overall average group. They have highs and lows for sure (Fortunate Son being a personal favorite, Down on the Corner not so much), but for the most part, their catalog just seems to net out to a level of acceptably decent for me. Like, is this album doing anything drastically different from Cosmo’s Factory? Or is it even really better or worse for that matter? No, not really. Same kind of bayou-rock sound with one good song (Green River), an annoyingly overplayed one (Bad Moon Rising), and seven tracks of material that are fine enough. As I’ve stated before, I’ve always dug John Fogerty’s voice, but outside of that, I don’t really get what makes these guys stand apart from a lot of other classic rock bands. There are definitely worse things to be listening to, but I don’t think they’re quite deserving enough to get anything higher than a 3 from me - though they’re at least consistent enough to probably avoid going below that score as well.

Not as good as the other two CCR albums I listened to so far on this list. Little bit more mellow vibes here from John and the boys.

This was pretty middle of the road for me. Most of the songs sounded the same. I don't think the style is my vibe. A couple of bops, and more exposure could potentially change my mind - for example, I know I've heard Bad Moon Rising on a bunch of soundtracks, and it felt like one of the more enjoyable moments, but could just be because I'm familiar with it. Otherwise probably not going to revisit much.

I didn’t realize how much I like 60s music and I liked this album. It features Bad Moon Rising (twice, once a studio cut and the other a live version), a classic single. It also has some bluesy tracks. I give this 3.5 stars.

I'm not one to gravitate to CCR; they are just a little too rockabilly, but this is probably my favorite album of theirs. It's solid front to back, and different than a lot of the music at the time.

This Creedence Clearwater Revival's third studio album, and the second of three released during their very productive 1969. This album includes two of their biggest hits, "Green River" and "Bad Moon Rising." CCR played in a style that combined rockabilly, blues rock, and Southern rock, and featured John Fogerty's uniquely expressive vocals. Despite their unique style, CCR's songs are among the classics of 60's rock. Fogerty's voice and poignant lyrics resonated with the protest movements of the sixties, and presented a nostalgic view of traditional American music.

Classic...love this band!

Liked them more than I thought I did

Always like CCR. For some reason they remind me of my father.

Can’t be upset about this one. So many great songs!

It ok but kinda mid overall

Definitely not a bad album, is entertaining enough. However there's nothing that really grabs me personally. The southern rock sound can get repetitive. Glad to try out CCR tho. Fav Tracks: - Commotion - Bad Moon Rising

6/7, relaxing

Decent little album, and when I say little I mean little. I quite enjoyed it and it's fun little songs. (First rating of new rating system so one star less than would usually give)

This is some straightforward, blue-eyed soul rock. Nothing super out there and just an enjoyable listen overall. Definitely transported me to the sound of that era.

Rock sung by country singers. Some great songs.

This is one of my favorite bands from the past. I love thier classic hits but have never sat down and listened to any of thier albums. Alot of thier songs have alot of similar motifs and rythems which is fine by me. I love the sound that they trailblazed and that has been copied in many modern bands. They were truly influencial on a large scale. Love this album 5/5.

- Commotion - Bad Moon Rising - Lodi - Sinister Purpose

CCR album? Great as always. Not too many hits on this one, but their very distinct style is recognisable straight away. Amazing instrumentation, very good vocal, everything works very well on "Green River".

I usually prefer Cosmos Factory, but this album is still stellar.

I've been a CCR fan since I was a kid, though mostly through their Chronicle comps (Vol 1 = 5 stars, Vol 2 = 4 stars) and not their albums proper. There were only two tracks on Green River I couldn't sing along to (I say this sort of tongue-in-cheek, since depending on which version of GR you listen to, you could have as many as four non-Chronicle tracks, but two of them are instrumentals). CCR was a soundtrack to many excursions with family and friends, so their music always conjures a good time feeling for me. Anyway, seems to me you either like the CCR sound or you don't, and I do.

I know this is some people’s favorite album. It’s catchy and definitely defined that 70s Southern rock sound that later influenced some of my favorite bands like Alice in Chains. That said, this album doesn’t wow me. It’s a decent listen, but it is not something I will be obsessively listening to again.

Not the biggest fan of this soft bluesy country vibe but CCR is classic! Felt very 'Americana' and made me nostalgic for another time, 1969, what a time to be alive.

CCR!! my mom loves this, probably more than I do but still nice

The first two tracks on this album were real good, then it hit kind of a lull until Bad Moon Rising and Lodi. Last few tracks weren't anything special to my ears either. Overall not my favorite CCR album, but not bad either.

I don't think they make a bad album. They're all good/great. They don't wow me though. Just solid. 3.75/5

It’s crazy how CCR put three great albums out in one year. Some acts may not be able to do that in their whole career, but each of their 69 LPs hold up. I prefer a couple of others, but this is a damn fine half hour of swamp rock. Funny enough, I just span this over the weekend, so I went over that recent memory. B+

What an album! The voice and feel of the entire thing is awesome. 5/5 10/10

Classic album, indeed.

Another album that might as well be a 'greatest hits'.

Great lp

Favorite CCR album!

I don't like CCR

3 stars

It’s ok. Bad Moon Rising is a classic, the others are a bit samey.

Wonderful album by this old and very classic band!

CCR should be prescribed for anyone needing a little bit of a dopamine boost. Every single facet of their work, from the bouncing guitars to the joyous vocals, is designed to make the world seem sunnier, and this album does just that. Obviously the centrepiece is Bad Moon Rising, which is one of the greatest songs of all time. If I was to steal a car in early 90s LA, I might leave the tape deck, but I wouldn't hold out much hope for the Creedence tapes.

Need to revisit but 3 stars for my first listen

Sparse yet well put-together. Uncomplicated, straight-up rock with a couple of truly classic songs

This was real good. No filler, like a well executed bank robbery .. they get in, get to the point and get out in 29mins Favourite track: Sinister purpose

Therrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre's a baboon on the right.

Very nostalgic sound.

This is always a good choice. Never not the right time!

CCR has such a great sound, fun grooves, powerful vocals. Lot's of great music on this album, Bad Moon Rising is a favorite of mine.

Not my most favourite CCR- but a solid album for Sunday afternoon tunes

Good

Great album that shows good songwriting can hold up to the rest of time really well. One of those albums you out one and go yep, that’s them. Great stuff.

Proof that albums can be full and enjoyable in under 30 mins. I love JF’s voice, the production is so nice and they keep it simple.

Solid front to back with only a couple of bobbles. Great swampy blues groove. Unexpected banger: "Tombstone Shadow."

Maybe it's because I was listening to it in the middle of winter, or maybe it's because I found out that the members of CCR actually grew up in California, but this album of classic bayou rock just didn't resonate with me.

Exactly what I expected a full Credence album to sound like. Surprisingly short with decent variety.

Made me like these guys even more

A few very recognizable songs (Bad Moon Rising, Green River) and not really any bad songs on the record. They certainly found their sound and stuck with it a little too much in some cases, but it's a great sound, so it's hard to fault them.

I had this vinyl in my original record collection. A classic for sure.

Oy more hippies. This is good for driving down the highway with the windows open. It’s fine. Overall, it’s too loud and too country for my taste. It’s the kind of music that’s playing at a bar you don’t want to be in. Can’t get into it.

5 звезд

The 3 classics stand out - Green River, Bad Moon Rising and Lodi are timeless. The remaining songs are also surprisingly good - Commotion and Sinister Purpose in particular are fantastic. Overall, a blues rock masterpiece. 9/10.

Decent blues/country rock.

Ok look, I get it. They were unique in 1969. This guitar tone and production has been bled dry. TLDR: Listen to one CCR album before you die

Good album.

CCR Classic

Hard to hear such an iconic band and imagine it's actually music. Guitars and vibe are great. Vocals are a perfect fit. Rhythm isn't especially exciting on any track but it's fun and works well.

Not sure how to listen to this. They have just always existed. The songs are everywhere, etched into me. Like a puzzle piece that just slots into my brain.

I wasn’t expecting to like it as much as I did. And when you consider the morphing of music at the time… and where we are now. And it flew by… I wish I had the album cover with lyrics inside.

It was like listening to a greatest hits album! What a great start!!

requires boots an adequate lazy strut and an oversized belt buckle

A great album with some classic CCR tracks. Enjoyable all the way through, but it's all a bit too brief!

You always know what you’re going to get with CCR and that’s a good time. Not as strong as Cosmo’s Factory, but how could it be really

This was definitly not for me, like the songwriting, instrumentals and production are very good, but this didn’t hit for me, I really wanted to enjoy it.

That's the stuff

Eh ben mon vieux c'était très chouette, très sympa pour ma promenade au bord de mer. Malheureusement le ciel s'est voilé yavait plus de soleil, ça a un peu ruiné la Vibe. J'ai bien aimé moon rising something

Can not believe how many songs from this album I knew beforehand. And I would not have been able to tell confidently which band they were from. Skill issue. Amazed by the project. Expected Marc rating: 4

M'encanta bad moon rising. Crec que és l'única raó per la qual aquest àlbum està aquí. Expected Lorenzo rating: 3

One of my regrets on this list is having not given the Cosmo Factory album 5 stars. I think this album might be slightly weaker as a whole - maybe because it is longer - but I am going to redeem myself now and give this 5 stars - albeit a weak one. I am actually shocked by how good I find the Creedence albums, because it doesn't feel like it should suit me that well, and I haven't been especially interested in them historically and haven't regarded them that high. This album has plenty of hits, but it is also held together at the seams by less famous songs that still deliver. One of their most famous songs, 'Bad Moon Rising', is found on the album, but I find myself enjoying some of their less famous songs more, such as 'Sinister Purpose' and 'Tombstone Shadow'.

Not quite as good as "Como's factory" but still a solid album. There is some songs I hadn't listened to before which I liked and showed the versatility of this album. Firstly the sorrowful and political "Wrote a song for everyone" which really surprised me. Then the more typical bluesy Creedance blues in "The Night Time Is The Right Time". You of course have the hits like "Lodi", "Green River" and "Bad Moon Rising" (which was the first song i learnt on guitar). Solid 4.

It's a good'un.

Pretty decent actually. Some some not so good tracks but short and sweet. Great for the 60s

Highlights - Green River, Commotion, Wrote A Song For Everyone, Lodi, Sinister Purpose Didn't like - not much really, it was all good. I don't think the live songs at the end really added much to the album but maybe if I'd been more familiar with the songs I would have enjoyed hearing different versions more. The only song I was familiar with was bad moon rising, which I'm not super keen on though I don't hate it. I liked the rest of the album more. Overall - Bluesy, rock and roll, very 1969, love the guitar tones and his voice, good album, would listen again.

Deres hits er gode, men resten er sådan amerikansk og gammeldags på en ikke så fed måde. Det fanger mig ikke rigtig, lidt for meget country akustisk? Ved ikke hvorfor, det lyder bare gammeldags på en måde Beatles eller Zeppelin ikke gør (og for den sags skyld Dylan)

Stabilt och säkert!

Not bad

Love CCR and I'm not even a boomer! Even their toss-off blues cover is far and away more entertaining than anything else at the time. The album has aged well, it still sounds good. Great mix of blues-rock styles with great energy. LISTEN UP ROD STEWART: this is how you do gravely-voiced blues singing!Short and awesome.

Very boring and mid,do not understand the love for ccr,even their good songs are just fine.

Creedence Cleared, love em

Not something I'd seek out probably but I found it more enjoyable than I anticipated. Lots of great guitar licks in particular.

A classic. Enjoyed this Creedence collection, especially the tracks you don't hear so much on FM Radio, like The Night Time Is The Right Time.

Great, chilly music, evokes images of road movies in my head. Did not know about it before.

Probably one of the best albums of the 60s I’ve listened to. “Wrote a Song For Everyone” is amazing, and I love John Fogerty’s twang on all of these songs. That’s what gives this album a southern rock feel, and one that makes me want to explore this genre even more. 5/5 Favorite song: “Commotion” or “Bad Moon Rising” Least Favorite: I have none.

A nice handful of rock classics mixed in with more amazing work from CCR, I love it.

nice bit of twangy geetar

Great album with a great sound. Heard some of these before, some were new to me. It is a sound that is uniquely CCR. Glory Be was my least favorite while Bad Moon Rising remains a favorite. But overall great music. I’d rate a 4.5 if I could, so I’ll round up to the 5.

Fantagott rock og ról. Ljúfir tónar og renndi þessu í gegn nokkrum sinnum. Lodi er uppáhalds lagið mitt á þessarri plötu og bara love it.

CCR eru alltaf góðir. Gott rokk.

A mighty rocking and rolling romp, featuring vocals delivered with grit and gusto, and a cool beefy backing band. Although they've got a swampy southern sound, CCR were actually from California, Cajun rock at it's finest.

Boring country shizzle, one song was ok in a non commitall way. Not committed.

Great album, the less familiar tracks hold up well against the classic ones which are awesome

I rolled my eyes to see another much-discussed late seventies American rock outfit on this list, but I see why they deserve a place. I like the blues energy of this album. Personally, I wouldn't choose to listen to this though. I'm 3 songs in and it still has work to do to earn a 4th star.

I kept meaning to listen to Creedence since they're referenced throughout The Big Lebowski. I enjoyed this, mostly in that I could imagine The Dude kicking back and have a good time.

Awesome, every song was great. Perfect CCR.

Seria um sólido 3, mas escutar a versão extendida me fez aumentar a nota pra 4. A versão ao vivo de Green River/Susie Q são simplesmente fantásticas. Primeiro disco de rock recomendado na lista, um bom disco no geral, curti demais. 4/5

1. 3/5 2. 3.5/5 3. 4/5 4. 4.5/5 5. 4/5 6. 4/5 7. 3.5/5 8. 3/5 9. 3/5 = 3.61/5

Haven’t heard these songs in years. So refreshing!

Great, one of my favorite bands.

Classics plus some lesser known songs that are also a joy to hear.

For a 29-minute album, this was a slog to get through.

This album is fine, but it didn't really stand out to me like some of the other late 60s early 70s rock I've gotten from this so far. Plenty listenable, no ear worms. I'd probably say Commotion was my favorite here.

Country Rockia. Green River paras kappale. Bad Moon Rising suosituin ja vähän ehkä tuttu mutta ei niin hyvä musta. Sopii paremmin ehkä taas kesäsempään hetkeen

Bangerz

I can’t handle much CCR beyond their greatest hits. Do I love their greatest hits? Yes. Do I strongly affiliate them with early childhood memories of music? Yes. Am I tired of rolling the boomer rock albums? YES.

Pretty sure this was playing while my father was giving birth to me

Great quick hitting album from a great band. True Rock and Roll for sure.

Classic.

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Folk intemporel. Je connaissais quelques unes des chansons, le reste de l'album c'est more of the same ambiance, qui est une excellente ambiance

Green River - 9/10 Commotion - 8/10 Tombstone Shadow - 8/10 Wrote A Song For Everyone - 9/10 Bad Moon Rising - 10/10 Lodi - 7/10 Cross-Tie Walker - 7/10 Sinister Purpose - 8/10 The Night Time Is The Right Time - 9/10 Favourite Songs - Bad Moon Rising, Green River, Wrote A Song For Everyone, The Night Time Is The Right Time Least Favourite Songs - N/A Score - 8.4

Of course familiar with Green River and Bad Moon Rising. Who doesn't like CCR? It's just fun. It is kinda repetitive, though. At least the songs are short. I enjoy it, but it's not something I ever seek out, really. Still, good stuff.

Love me some Creedence

Just a Great fun American rock album, with some great songs, starts off great, but last couple of songs being I’m more instrumental drags the album down from a masterpiece in my eyes. Great band though almost underrated in the UK vs the other 60s greats.

Great album; grew up listening to it. 4/5

i grew up listening to this and it's just as good as i remembered, i love the sound and all the songs are great imo

It was a good album. I knew several songs and I enjoyed it. I would listen to it again. I will round up.

Listened on the way to work, snowy day. Good album

Good for driving fast through the open countryside between Los Santos and San Fierro

I found myself saying “oh I know this song” more than once! Definitely a solid album and gives me solid backyard bbq vibes.

My only disappointment is that this site generated this album only three days after I got “Bayou Country.” I would have loved to spread my CCR experience out a bit—they’re like comfort food music to me. Many of my general statements from Bayou Country still apply here, but I’ll add that I think “Green River” is overall a stronger album. The title track is great, as are “Bad Moon Rising,” “Lodi,” and “Wrote A Song For Everyone.” And no bad tracks either!

Feels like floating down a river, bad moon is a track

I've never listened to Creedence before, but I did listen to a lot of bluegrass and southern rock growing up. This album made me feel like I was back home with my mom going through her cassettes

Always kinda liked CCR, knew all their hits, but this is a great album! Perfect thing to listen to in the Summer.

Meh. Not terrible but didn't appeal much to me. At only 29 minutes long I won't complain. Favourite Song: Lodi

Great, brings me back

Some classic CCR songs on this album. My favorite, and maybe favorite CCR song ever is "Lodi". The album tends to not differentiate much from song to song, but is still pretty good. 3.5/5 Would listen again

Really good

They really peaked on this album.

So good

4.75

Every song is a perfect piece of pop. Simple yet effective.

It was fine. Nothing remarkable

Great chill experience