Bayou Country

Dank groovin’ throughout this album. “Graveyard Train” is especially good.

Great swamp blues album.

More solid CCR. While I understand the urge to write a song about chooglin' after using it in one song, I think maintaining the mystery of what, in fact, it means to choogle would have been the smarter play.

Big wheel keep on turnin'

CCR anytime!!!!

Back to our roots…. Love this! I’ve listened to the entire CCR discography in the last couple months and I really love them. This album is no exception! Retroactively wish I could give Cosmo’s Factory a 5 on here too!

CCR! Excellent!

i mean like I said in my first review, these guys kick ass and are one of the best bands ever. the music is so consistent and good - i love it!

CCR is always pretty good.

Lekker album, Fogerty kan echt een potje zingen, maar toch een paar mindere nummers, naast een paar toppers.

classic album full of bluesy swamp rock with the inimitable john fogerty on vocals. while not their best, it’s certainly a great album from that era. highlights: “born on the bayou” “good golly, miss molly” “proud mary”

Fuckin’ Creedence, man

bangers across the board, bootleg was amazing, really like this one

Rumour has it they were, indeed, born on the bayou

Funsies

one out of their great five

Great bluesy swampy rock

Love a 33-minute album. Lots of classics and fun.

薄纱现在的摇滚，还得是带点blues好听

Bootleg Good Golly Miss Molly Proud Mary Very chill nice album.

I enjoy this

Favorite Tracks: Born On The Bayou Good Golly Miss Molly Proud Mary

Very good album. Not great. Has the CCR sound tow huge hits

7;86

Love this! The album really has this improvised, garage rock feel to it, seeing how the album seems to just be a collection of some randomly selected songs, with varying lengths and vibes Favorite tracks: Born on the Bayou, Good Golly Miss Molly, Proud Mary Album art: doesn't speak to me very strongly. Simple enough and it works, but it doesn't feel like there is much artistic expression speaking from the image.

Good, honest, American rock music.

Fun album, I’ve heard some of these songs but others were new to me. Amazing to learn that this is the first of 3 albums they released that year. No bad songs here but a few were a bit long, 4/5

I've heard almost all the songs on this album here or there, but I don't think I've ever listened to this album all the way through until now. They all fit together quite well and this album as a whole sounds like peak CCR to me.

I don’t think I can give a CCR album less than a 4, they were a magical band with an amazing sound. Born on the Bayou and Proud Mary are classics, the other tracks are solid, the best being Penthouse Pauper. Keep on Chooglin’ isn’t the strongest ending and the cover of Good Golly Miss Molly is alright, but this is still the most fun you can have in a swamp.

nice country rock

i really enjoyed listening to it, i think this is a great album to listen to when you just want to chill out. i can ear some notes of The Beatles in this album too which is pretty cool.

Some excellent swamp rock here, including a few real classics. Kinda drags a little towards the end (and the cover of Good Golly Miss Molly is just alright), but still solid 4/5.

See Reviews: #290, #335 To add: I associate the Bayou with voodoo shit. Bad Juju, you see? We can thank and/or blame Scooby-Doo for this racist review. 3.5 because of white guilt.

Day 29 of listening to 1001 albums, one album at a time. I never knew you could infuse a swamp tone with Americana genre but I am all here for it. It really is surprising that I knew some of these songs even though I was born nowhere near that era, guess they just really stand the test of time. It is an amazing rock album that really set the sound for CCR down the line. There was only one song I could really point at and say it was the weakest, Graveyard Train, but it was just a bit slow compared to rest. Although this album is still stellar and great example of how good rock album can be.

Kult 😎 munnspill etc. Blues-aktig rock 🙂

It's pretty good, obviously Proud Mary went on to be a classic. I've always preferred CCR's version. I don't think it's their best work though.

Muito bom creedence

01) Born on the Bayou - 9,0 02) Bootleg - 7,5 03) Graveyard Train - 7,5 04) Good Golly, Miss Molly - 7,0 05) Penthouse Pauper - 7,0 06) Proud Mary - 10,0 07) Keep On Chooglin' - 7,5 TOTAL: 7,93 (79/100) Current ranking: 85/214

Very solid record by CCR. Enjoyed most of songs on this besides a very few that ran a bit too long for my liking but still wasn't bad. This was honestly a banger and a pleasure to listen to. If you ever want to know what it feels like to be an American just listen to this and or all of CCR's discography. Would recommend. Best - Born on the Bayou, Bootleg, and Proud Mary No bad songs 4.0 out of 5

Lekker Amerikaans

# Playlist track - Proud Mary # Notes - A super enjoyable album! Great vibes, instrumentals and rhythm. - "Proud Mary" is an all time classic.

Short Relaxing Wtf is chalooging

i couldve sworn these guys are dirt boggers from some drowned farm in Louisiana or sth

A true rocker

proud mary, good golly miss molly, and born on the bayou really takes this album to the next level. short, sweet, and full of groove. this is a pretty stellar album.

Solid. Good listen all the way through. Great summertime vibes.

Rating: 9/10 Some excellent swamp rock, played with so much soul, passion, and charisma. The band is heavily influenced by blues but their sound is so unique and works so well that it is quite impressive. The two longer tracks are a bit too long (and still great) and the rest of the album is fantastic. Favorite songs: Born On The Bayou, Bootleg, Graveyard Train, Good Golly Miss Molly, Penthouse Pauper, Proud Mary. Least favorite song: Keep On Chooglin'.

Great instrumentation and song writing

Keep on chooglin' y'all

Overall, it was an okay experience. Not really my cup of tea but I can see the appeal of the album for fans of the genre.

Enjoyed that

Good riffs! I guess!

Smells like mud and rust

**Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival: An In-Depth Review** **Introduction** "Bayou Country," released in January 1969, is the second studio album by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR). This album marked a significant step in CCR’s career, propelling them into the mainstream and establishing their signature sound. Comprised of seven tracks, it blends rock, blues, country, and swamp rock, reflecting the band’s roots and John Fogerty’s distinctive songwriting and vocal style. **Lyrics** John Fogerty, the principal songwriter and vocalist, crafted lyrics that reflect a variety of themes, from Americana and social issues to personal reflection and storytelling. The album opens with "Born on the Bayou," a song that immerses the listener in the Southern Gothic atmosphere. Fogerty’s evocative lyrics paint a picture of life in the South, filled with mystique and a hint of nostalgia. The repetitive chant of "Born on the Bayou" encapsulates a longing for simpler times and places. "Proud Mary," arguably the album’s most famous track, tells the story of a person leaving behind a mundane life to find freedom and purpose on the river. The song's narrative is enriched by its vivid imagery and down-to-earth storytelling, making it relatable and timeless. Lines like "Big wheel keep on turnin' / Proud Mary keep on burnin'" capture a sense of perpetual motion and resilience. The social consciousness of the late 1960s seeps into "Bootleg" and "Penthouse Pauper," where Fogerty tackles themes of authenticity and disparity. In "Bootleg," the repetition of "Bootleg, bootleg" underscores a critique of counterfeit lifestyles, while "Penthouse Pauper" contrasts the lives of the rich and poor with biting irony: "If I were a man, and you were a dog / I'd throw you a bone, and I'd laugh like a hog." **Music** Musically, "Bayou Country" is a showcase of CCR’s blend of rock and roll with roots music. "Born on the Bayou" features Fogerty’s growling vocals and swampy guitar riffs, creating a dense, atmospheric sound. The use of tremolo and reverb effects adds to the song's eerie, haunting quality. "Proud Mary" stands out with its clean, catchy guitar riff and upbeat tempo, embodying the quintessential CCR sound. The interplay between Fogerty’s lead guitar and the rhythm section of bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug Clifford provides a solid, driving force throughout the track. The song’s bridge, with its dynamic shifts, exemplifies CCR’s knack for creating engaging and memorable compositions. "Graveyard Train," a seven-minute blues-infused track, showcases Fogerty’s harmonica skills and the band’s ability to create a slow-burning, immersive experience. The repetitive structure and somber tone evoke the feeling of a relentless journey, mirroring the song's theme of death and the passage of time. "Keep on Chooglin’" closes the album with a nearly eight-minute jam session, emphasizing CCR’s instrumental prowess and energy. The song’s simple, repetitive lyrics serve as a backdrop for extended solos and improvisation, highlighting the band's tight cohesion and Fogerty’s virtuosic guitar work. **Production** Produced by John Fogerty, "Bayou Country" benefits from a raw, unpolished sound that enhances its authenticity. The production focuses on clarity and separation of instruments, ensuring each component of the band’s sound is distinctly heard. This approach allows the listener to appreciate the intricate interplay between Fogerty’s lead guitar, Tom Fogerty’s rhythm guitar, Cook’s bass, and Clifford’s drums. The album’s production is characterized by its minimalism. There are few overdubs, giving the songs a live, spontaneous feel. This straightforward production style suits the band’s music, which relies on strong, organic performances rather than studio trickery. However, some critics argue that this approach results in a lack of sonic variety across the album, as the songs maintain a consistent, albeit somewhat monotonous, sound. **Themes** "Bayou Country" explores a range of themes, with a strong emphasis on Americana and Southern identity. The recurring imagery of rivers, swamps, and rural landscapes evokes a sense of place and cultural heritage. Songs like "Born on the Bayou" and "Proud Mary" celebrate the simplicity and resilience of Southern life, while also acknowledging its complexities and hardships. The album also delves into themes of freedom and escape. "Proud Mary" is a quintessential example, with its protagonist seeking liberation on the river. This theme resonates with the broader cultural context of the 1960s, a time when many Americans were questioning traditional values and seeking new paths. Social commentary is another significant theme. "Bootleg" and "Penthouse Pauper" reflect concerns about authenticity and inequality, topics that were particularly relevant during the era of civil rights movements and economic disparity. Through these songs, Fogerty critiques the superficiality and materialism he observed in society. **Influence** "Bayou Country" had a profound impact on rock music, solidifying CCR’s place in the pantheon of classic rock bands. The album’s blend of rock, blues, and country influenced numerous artists and genres. Its raw, stripped-down production style prefigured the back-to-basics approach that would later characterize the roots rock and Americana movements. "Proud Mary" became a cultural touchstone, covered by countless artists across various genres. Notably, Ike & Tina Turner’s 1971 rendition transformed it into a soul and R&B classic, demonstrating the song’s versatility and broad appeal. The track’s success helped bridge the gap between rock and soul music, fostering greater cross-genre collaboration. CCR’s emphasis on concise, hook-laden songs with strong narrative elements influenced subsequent generations of songwriters. Bands like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band drew inspiration from CCR’s ability to craft memorable, story-driven rock songs. **Pros and Cons** *Pros:* 1. **Strong Songwriting**: John Fogerty’s songwriting is a standout feature, with memorable melodies and evocative lyrics that resonate with listeners. Tracks like "Proud Mary" and "Born on the Bayou" are exemplary in their storytelling and musical composition. 2. **Cohesive Sound**: The album maintains a consistent sonic identity, blending rock, blues, and country elements seamlessly. This cohesiveness contributes to a unified listening experience. 3. **Authenticity**: The raw, unpolished production enhances the album’s authenticity, capturing the essence of CCR’s live sound. The minimalistic approach allows the band’s musicianship to shine through. 4. **Cultural Impact**: "Bayou Country" has had a lasting influence on rock music and popular culture. Its songs have been widely covered and continue to be celebrated as classics. *Cons:* 1. **Repetitive Structure**: Some tracks, particularly the longer ones like "Graveyard Train" and "Keep on Chooglin’," can feel repetitive and drawn out. The extended jam sections, while showcasing the band’s instrumental skills, may not appeal to all listeners. 2. **Limited Sonic Variety**: The album’s consistent sound, while cohesive, can also be seen as a drawback. The lack of significant variation in production and arrangement might lead to a monotonous listening experience for some. 3. **Basic Production**: While the raw production has its merits, it can also be perceived as lacking depth and polish. This might not appeal to listeners who prefer more elaborate studio work. **Conclusion** "Bayou Country" is a seminal album that encapsulates the essence of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s sound and vision. Its blend of rock, blues, and country, coupled with John Fogerty’s evocative songwriting and raw production, creates a timeless listening experience. The album’s themes of Americana, freedom, and social commentary resonate with the cultural context of the late 1960s and continue to be relevant today. Despite its repetitive structures and limited sonic variety, "Bayou Country" remains a landmark in rock music, influencing countless artists and genres. Its standout tracks, particularly "Proud Mary" and "Born on the Bayou," have become cultural icons, cementing CCR’s legacy as one of the great American rock bands.

Dudes rock

Hard to miss CCR 1 classic rock staple. Great groove. Great vocal delivery. 2 fine. A little repetitive Liked the blues one Not sure what chooglin’ is but good jam in the middle Fine album 4 star

It was a decent album but i think the ender was a little too long and WTF does “Choogling” even mean

3.7 Proud Mary carries it. Bootleg is good.

Cool little Swamp Rock album. There’s some good songs but Green River is still better.

CCR is one of the great bands of the late 60’s / early 70’s, the classic-east of classic rock. Back in the day, I owned the 1972 Creedence Gold compilation, and the 1976 Creedence Chronicles double record compilation. Really, those are all you need, hitting all the high points. But I do have their “Live At Royal Albert Hall” record (which was NOT recorded at Albert Hall). So, onto this album: I’m very familiar with 3 of the 7 songs, all of which are very good. "Born On The Bayou" and "Proud Mary" are classics, and "Keep On Chooglin'" is solid. The rest of the album is all good, but not great. Overall, I'd rate it 3.5, which leads to the great rounding question. After much pondering, round up to 4!

A real choogler

4.5

A good album with some highly recognizable songs. Overall, I like Creedence.

A good album

Plenty of classic stuff here, Fogerty is an awesome singer, songwriter and guitarist

Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary” >>>

A classic rock staple with a few anthems of the era. A few tracks take a bit of a slog but an overall enjoyable listen.

Grew up on CCR. Enjoy CCR. Even the new-to-me tracks (which weren’t many) I enjoyed. 60s Rock/Southern Rock/Blues. Get it!! Mid 4

The perfect album to eat crawfish to

Great Southern blues rock/jams

Not bad but not that interesting.

KEEP ON CHOOGLAYNNN

All the "Big Lebowski" stuff aside, this is a hands-down classic.

Loved it. Kept the same energy through the album and was nice and concise

Shout out to Uncle John

Loved this one! First off so many hits, Proud Mary, Born on the Bayou, I mean cmon. And then it’s only roughly a half hour. Should probably give it a five but I’m giving it a four because I know that there will be better CCR to come

Chooglin Blues / country/ folk rock. Not actually born on the bayou. Part of an insane 3 albums in a year run of great music

Not something I would have chosen to listen to but nice easy background listening. Had heard the first song before but didn’t know the name.

Good old swampy rock

This is the third Creedence album I've come across on the list so far, and I would rate it worse than Cosmo's Factory and on par with Green River. Born on the Bayou and Proud Mary are the standout songs, with the rest of the album being solid but not exceptional. Pretty short album as well.

This is pretty good - dirty swamp rock (even if it is more than a bit inauthentic, but so are a lot of classic rock bands) that infects you with something other than malaria. Graveyard Train hangs around a bit too long, but Born On The Bayou (really, John?) And Penthouse Pauper are great.

Born On The Bayou – 5 Bootleg – 4.5 Graveyard Train – 3.5 Good Golly Miss Molly – 4.5 Penthouse Paper – 4.5 Proud Mary – 5 Keep On Chooglin – 4 Average - 4.33 (4) Swamp Rock 👍

Loved it! Haven’t thought of this album in forever. I really enjoyed it.

CCR is, in my opinion, the quintessential American 60's rock band. Bayou Country is probably their lowest rated album but still a raging classic!

I enjoyed it. Between hits and deep cuts, it’s a consistent vibe I’d come back to.

It's Creedence. There's a reason it plays all the time.

A classic in pretty much all respects. No weak spots, catchy songs, still known to this day. Doesn't hit at that deeper level to quite warrant a 5, but as close as it can get.

Molto CCCR, soprattutto 'Proud Mary'

I love me some CCR.

I can't explain it, but this album is really good. Which is funny, because I don't think I've ever liked anything that sounds close to CCR. I just love that it's got a groovy rock-n-roll pureness to it. Top tracks: Graveyard Train, Penthouse Pauper, Proud Mary

Excellent more relaxed album that Green River with some slow cooker jams. Born on the Bayou makes me laugh a bit since Fogerty is a Californian, but none the less, this album hits most of the right notes.

Great listen 4/5

I liked it. I was leaning towards a 3 after the first listen, but after the second listen, I think it's a 4. I didn't think there was a ton of variation to their sound, but I think that can be attributed to Fogerty's voice, which I like. But, there isn't a ton of range.

There's a terrific guitar on here, great songs vocalized with great skill - superb work. Amazing how well a boy from the west coast created that deep south, cajun bayou sound. No really dead spots, either.

3.8 not my favourite of theirs but has some standout songs faves: proud mary, born on the bayou

Lots of bangers on this. I really enjoyed this listen. Love me some good Blues Rock.

I love CCR, but this is not one of their best albums in my opinion. Proud Mary is obviously great, but I don't think the other songs hold quite the same weight.

Fun listen through. Nice and short. Maybe just I've lived with the song for a while, but it definitely evokes a bayou feel to me, or at least I would associate with the bayou: rougher vocal but not gritty, rockabilly, and blues that are still upbeat. The band sounded full. I don't know how many people are in it, but it felt like like a big group.

Oh how I wish Proud Mary didn't have so much personal baggage. Though jesus CCR has some fucking pipes. It's dancable, its swampy, its groovy, its bluesy. What more do you want? Keep On Choogglin' is an appropriate blues outro that takes forever. But sonically, it totally works, even if I dont personally love it.

This one was a hit! I liked the blues inspired sound, the long(ish) jams and just the overall vibe

Great vocals and a muscular backing with a fantastic fusion of rockabilly, soul and funk (aka swamp rock). 'Proud Mary's is an instantly recognisable classic. The two lenghthy tracks outstay there welcome a bit. Cool cover art.

Swamp rock rocks! Bit same-y but a good sign of things to come, little wonder that the Dude was such a fan

The band is great, reminds me of being a teenager! Just love the music ! 4 stars

Whenever I hear any CCR song my thoughts immediately go to a helicopter full of soldiers with the door wide open flying over the paddy fields of 'Nam. I've watched too many war movies I suppose. Anyway, another instantly recognizable band with a unique sounds. Lots of the songs are quite similar, but there was a time and place for that. Deserves to be on this list.

That's a damn good album. I could use a little less chooglin though.

Great album Standout songs: Graveyard Train Penthouse Pauper

Always credence

Many familiar songs; however, the "longer" songs were a great discovery!

That is some SWAMPY-ass rock right there boy. (Grew up in suburban UK in the 80's but this is what America should sound like to me)

Pretty much what I expected. Tracks that ended up being popular are a class above everything else on the album, a few tracks feel like filler, but overall a pleasant experience.

Not the best CCR album, but decent. 3.5

Great listen on a road trip, driving through Virginia, Maryland and Delaware felt like a perfect fit even tho it’s not the Deep South. Rhythm/beat is consistent which I did enjoy on a whole listen through.

Loved this album I wish it was longer!

Album feels like a road trip. It gives comfort and easy listening. Good golly miss Molly doesn’t seem to fit in the album for me. My only beef is they’re not born in the bayou they’re from around Berkeley.

Great album!

Solid album. I like some of their other stuff more but hadn’t heard any of these songs and thought it was chill.

KLARES WASSER ich lieb sini stimm bis jz sehr ccr halt, aber es countrier als ich denkt han iwie oke ich bin easy kaputt gsi gester und han nöd möge würkli notize mache aber hans sehr cute gfunde, au wenns iwenn (wahrsch au dur die lange lieder) chli zu eim lied mutiert isch

Nice, tight, and full of bangers. Pretty same-y but it’s so short that it doesn’t rub me the wrong way. Chooglin’ might be my new favorite word and, like other commenters, I heard “voulez” all through Bootleg.

It's hard to review because Creedence is just part of my DNA at this point. Always a good vibe.

Really good album, Born on a Bayou, and Proud Mary are classics, the cover of Good Golly Miss Molly, is also very good. The rest of the album is what you would expect from CCR, classic southern blues rock.

It's a rocker, with a lot of recognizable songs. Hard to criticize it, but I definitely need to be in the mood for any classic rock--I heard far too much of it when I was growing up.

I LOVE Credence Clearwater Revival. I listened to this album like 3 times through today. As will Arrival, I cried to it as I drove down the 5. 🥰 It’s not quite a 5-star album to me, but it’s a classic. Tons of nostalgia.

I like this more than I expected to. I know the album and the hits, but never spent much time with CCR. TBH - I can’t tolerate Fogerty’s voice for very long in one sitting. On the plus, the guitar work is killer - sleazy/sludgy goodness. Good musicians all around. Nice bass line in “Bayou”. Needless to say, the songs are really, really hooky. Good shit.

great fun jingle jangle stuff

A lot of fun

4 - liked it but didn’t grip me as much as the other album

Another pretty decent CCR album, but it’s not particularly inspiring a selection Fave Track: Born on the Bayou 3.5/5

I kept on chooglin’

Solid bayou rock like most of their records from around this time were. Gets a bit jammy at times. Best listened to on a farm in Bethel, NY

Liked it. A style I don't usually go for but turned out some good background music with some nice guitar solos.

Good representation of 60s-70s southern rock

Finally something decent So short though !

Giving this a 7. It’s bops but not sure how much I’ll go back to it. Loved the proud mary

Not my favorite Creedence, but still very good. 3.5/5

Classic

Great album. Another solid 4/5

Best enjoyed sparking a joint on a dock in the bayou or a tunnel in Vietnam.

Great album from a legendary band. Starred 3 songs. Love their southern rock and blues sound.

Good stuff

Great! Proud Mary is the best song!

I mean, it's great. It's hard to understate how great it is. "Born on the Bayou", "Bootleg", "Proud Mary"... it's full of jams. Unfortunately, it also has an ill-advised cover of "Good Golly Miss Molly" and that doesn't sit great. It just plays like another white band taking great songs by black artists and calling them their own. CCR didn't butcher the song by any measure, but it still feels weird to hear anyone but Little Richard perform it. Especially a bunch of white boys from Cali.

CCR in their short but sweet prime is pretty hard to top. It was funny the day I learned they were more or less all California hippies because I had assumed for years they came out of an actual swamp in Louisiana. The album certainly sounds it. Best song: Born on the Bayou

This album was a total banger! Recognized a few songs anyone would recognize and enjoyed the rest of the album as well! Looking forward to more!

Super cool but not long enough

Classic blues rock

great bluesy late 60s album. proud mary definetely a highlight but a lot of strong tracks. strong instrumentals and vocals

A short timeline: – Booooring – Cool music to patrol the Lòng Tàu to, though – [Stank Face] Nice, actually. Raw, rough, primal. As if everything is eager to match Fogerty's voice. Maybe just because it's so worn, but Proud Mary might be the weakest track here? I briefly checked the other albums and, barring Fortunate Son, I do not need a lot more of Creedence Clearwater Revival in my life - it seems they have shaved off the edge later - but this one was rather fun. Plus, it was only 33 minutes. 4 stars, why not.

Short album, but had some good tunes on it.

Absolute Swampy hippie blues best

I really enjoyed their version of Good Golly Miss Molly and Penthouse Pauper was fun. Proud Mary is a perfect piece of music. The other songs felt kind of fillerish to me, that being said, CCR is quickly becoming one of my favorite bands.

From the first track, Born on the Bayou, I cranked this one up. This is an early one of theirs and I wasn't so familiar with most of the songs. They have so many amazing songs that are on their later albums, but this definitely set the tone. This is proper Vietnam War music.

Great Americana. Just a unique sound that I'm always happen to listen to.

Like it. Got it.

Many iconic sounds/riffs/melodies that have been copied so many times at this point that they’ve become a cliche. Brilliant album that has clearly been an inspiration for many.

Short, sweet, and simple with a driving rock sound. It’s hard to believe this is the first of three albums CCR released in 1969 but I guess that explains why it’s only half an hour long. This version of Proud Mary is a timeless classic and every other song has replayability. There really isn’t much negative to say about this one, other than its brevity. Great instrumental sections, meaningful lyrics, and a decent level of variation within the seven songs. It’s a strong four with a potential to be a five the more I listen to it.

In a world with 3.5 hour long movies, 4 hour long concerts, and every new film idea being dragged out into 10 episode tv series, it's nice to have an album only 35 minutes long. What's to say about CCR? You know all their hits, and some of them are on here. The ones you don't know are 8 minutes of pure swamp doggin'. Put a pot of water with spices on the stove and play this album. When "Bootleg" starts, put red potatoes and sausage in the boiling water. Add corn at "Good Golly Miss Molly". Put the crawfish in when "Keep On Chooglin'" begins, and enjoy a good ole fashion Low Country Boil once the album ends!

Not my favorite CCR album but it's always a good listen.

I realized that even though I really like CCR and John Fogerty, I've never listened to a full CCR album before. This was a pretty enjoyable listen. Some of the songs ran a bit long and got a little too close to jam band territory, but I was definitely vibing to the music. The lyrics of "Bootleg" were pretty gross, but the rest of the album was good. "Graveyard Train" was probably my favorite song, followed by "Born on the Bayou." Fogerty's great at constructing little stories with his lyrics. The Little Richard cover was decent, and of course "Proud Mary" is a classic. "Keep on Chooglin" will keep you dancing to the end. 4/5

Good stuff!

A good, solid album!

Fun and interesting enough, despite many of its features becoming cliche over time.

Hermoso. Una de mis bandas preferidas de todos los tiempos. Amé. Me encantó este disco. Gracias. Excele te

Short but good music

Baby they sound GOOD! Couple of the songs run together but Proud Mary alone nets this album a four.

Not my favorite CCR album, but when most of their stuff is top tier being lower on the scale doesn’t lower you too much.

ccr is fire

Bluesier album with some hits. The brick man song had great drum

GET TO THE CHOPPER!! 4/5

Very chill and happy, easy listen

Keep on chooglin', I guess? 4 stars.

Esuchable el mejor hasta ahora de 4 que llevo.

Toffe plaat, toffe sound! Denk dat veel (of alle?) rockbands waar ik zelf veel naar luister(de) wel op de 1 of andere manier schatplichtig zijn aan CCR. Maakt nieuwsgierig naar ander werk van deze groep.

Loved it.

Really liked it

classic

It was super nice to listen to while working.

Great album! I recognized one song. I knew about this band from my dad, but never really listen to it much. This is a great album and I’ll add it to my digital collection. Definitely gonna listen to it again. Cool mood and sound.

I appreciated the wholehearted attempt to make chooglin’ a thing.

A great classic blues rock album to rediscover on a sunday morning.

I like the "dusty" vibe! I knew CCR only by "Proud Mary" song, but the album was a welcomed surprise.

Kannte erstaunlicherweise nur ein Lied (Proud Mary), war daher sehr gespannt auf den Rest des Albums. Gefällt mir sehr gut, wobei ich die Coverversion von "Good Golly Miss Molly" nur so mittel finde, da habe ich einfach zu sehr Little Richard im Sinn. Beste Songs (neben Proud Mary): "Born on the Bayou" und "Keep on Chooglin".

Glorious swampy blues rock!

Recognised more songs than I thought I would

Pretty solid blues rock from the late '60s. It's understandable how it became a classic, it's well-written and the melodies easily get stuck in your head. I love the guitar parts, full of licks (the blues influence is strong there), and how their create a discussion with the lead singer.

Original proud mary! expecting a 3 but maybe that's my default rating for non-dad-rock-albums. I gotta say a toe tapper.

Never listened a full CCR album, only greatest hits. Short album. Great sound.

Groovy. Some really slow hypnotic stuff on here that you don't get from the anthology album.

Proper strange But GOOD GOLLY MS MOLLY

I wish I didn’t dig these old classic rock albums as much as I do. I blame my upbringing. 4 stars

Had to get my credence tapes back to listen to this one. Fun country rock album that’s super easy to listen to. Fun guitar riffs, fun harp riffs, fun all around. Some bangers in there.

Fantastic album by one of the purest rock acts. Fogerty was a mad, frantic genius. Great album, not all time transcendent work of art. I'd go 4.5 if that was a thing.

Solid album 7.8/10

Bayrou Country ici 😔

4.2

Great old stuff.

ладно, подамся очарованию алкоальбом: ерш

nice vibe. there is one song that goes on way too long but other than that it's pretty good.

Creedence 👌

Standouts: Proud Mary, Born on a Bayou, Bootleg,

I liked

exactly what it needs to be. Tight, spare. Proud mary. Good golly miss molly, pretty themed. the unkowns are tight. Keep on chooglin still silly

I liked it. Cool cover. I like JF’s voice

Love Creedence, but they’ve got stronger albums. Still thoroughly enjoyed these 33 minutes, though!

Un segon disc que inicia l'any màgic de la banda. I ho fa d'una manera espectacular. Amb el seu primer gran hit, 'Proud Mary', i amb temes que marcaven l'ADN de la Creedence com 'Born on the Bayou' i 'Graveyard Train'. I pensar que el millor encara estava per arribar...

Can't go wrong with some classic CCR

Mon père écoutait cet album pendant les longs trajets en voiture. Je me souviens écouter Born on the bayou en regardant le soleil qui se couche.

Great album, been a long time since I'd listened to it all the way through.

I can listen to this for a very long time. Feeling like a real dude here and there.

I love the gritty, raw, imperfect sounds of CCR. I love John Fogerty’s gruff voice, I love the loose snare sound, I love the guitar tone they use. And not only that, but there are some great songs on this album, in particular “Proud Mary,” which may be one of the greatest songs ever written. Though I don’t view this as one of CCR’s best albums, it is still an excellent entry in their impressive catalogue.

Huge w

Hyvää soitantaa ja miellekästä yksinkertaista musiikkia sopii soitettavaksi..

8/10

Some classics on this one.

first listen

4.0 - Rock solid as any CCR record.

What I think Classic Rock is

Classic Americana.

Great Album, especially I enjoyed Proud Merry

4/5

Un excellent album de CCR, il y a probablement just Proud Mary que j'ai trop entendue, mais sinon c'est vraiment très bon. Pas tellement de négatif à dire. 9/10

Creedence eh excelente

Was a very enjoyable listen.

I love CCR, even though I feel conflicted about them cosplaying as a bayou boys. And this album really plays up their deep south act. Bayou Country puts a southern twist on some of their contemporaries music. I hear influences from the Beatles and Blood Sweat and Tears on songs like Penthouse Pauper. Other songs, like Born on the Bayou and and Proud Mary feel CCR through and through. The only song I didn't really like was Bootleg. Keep On Chooglin' was also a lowlight on the album. Best Songs: Born on the Bayou, Penthouse Pauper Worst Songs: Bootleg, Keep On Chooglin'

Born on a bayou, Proud Mary (Rollin on a river) good golly miss molly

Awesome album

Excellent album, testament to a certain period in time when rock music was still finding it's feet. I like the 'groovy' element in the songs, where the band takes it time to 'find' the riffs and groove. Solid 4.

Definitively 70s American. Bluesy as all hell. Southern vibes. Good golly miss molly

Classic...absolutely slaps...would be a 5 but Tina does Proud Mary better

Nice Vibe - a few classics on this album!

I actually liked this more than Cosmo's Factory. 3.5/5

3.5

Bayou country is good, kinda zone out on some songs tho

Just want to say for the last Bruce Springsteen album the song “Darkness On the Edge of Town” was a banger. This was the first time I thought his voice worked. Drumming was great. I even added it to my liked songs 😳 I couldn’t go back to edit my review :( This album was great. I was a big fan of the mix of acoustic and electric guitar. Good golly miss molly was a banger. Singers voice was really unique and definitely fit the style. I would get this on vinyl.

Absolutely a banger album. Cajun as fuck. I listened to this album twice today and it put me in such a great mood. I feel like I’m on a raft going through rural Louisiana. Haven’t listened to CCR in a while and forgot how much I love them.

The album is a 4/5, but ‘Good Golly Miss Molly’ is a 5/5.

Its a sunny day and I am in the back garden. Budweiser in hand, proudly sporting my beer belly as I flip a burger on the barbeque. This is what being 40 is all about. Quite a short album, does not overstay its welcome. Graveyard train has no right to be 8+ minutes though. you could cut that song in half and this album could be one for regular rotation. Keep on chooglin' might also fall into this category but I'll let it slide as its the closing track and it has some ripping solos. Plus I like the word chooglin'. I have no idea what it means but John Fogerty seemed quite insistent that I continue doing it. I'll take his word on it, that word being chooglin'.

Love CCR! Great album from start to finish.

SWAMP ROCK BABY

Classic band and a couple classics on this album. Fun tunes.

Doesn't have the consistency of Green River and it a bit more up and down, but it's CCR, so it's still pretty dang good. 3.5/5

Not behd, some of the slow songs were too long and the solos too long. Overall a banger though. Apart from the obvious ones, good golly miss Molly and penthouse pauper were good

Loved this, swampy, Americana Louisiana, psychedelic rock vibes.

Lebowski approved

Good, but not exceptional.

This is a great album, but I can not stand the word “Chooglin’.” As such, 4 stars.

Fun party stuff

Bluesovy Graveyard Train super, ostatne fajn, niektore mozno trosku dlhsie (Born on the bayou), niektore dlhe tak akurat (Keep on chooglin), super juzansky mood, nastastie nie su juzania, vtedy by to asi nefungovalo :)

Soundtracky AF

Great, gritty, not-so-southern rock! These guys shaped Americana forever and gave power back to the rockers!

Some great. Some weak.

Yet again… not a CCR fan. Or so I thought. I haven’t heard this record end to end before. And have intentionally avoided these songs because I heard them too damn much on FM a rock stations back in the day. But I really enjoyed it to my surprise.

The singles are just classics at this point. A quality listen all the way through.

Some classic songs on this album. And it's really good. But I didn't enjoy it quite as much as Cosmo's Factory even though it's a really good album.

5.5/7

Probably not the best Creedence album but it's still pretty solid. I will admit the songs where it felt like they were a jam band grooving in someone's garage for example Graveyard Train and Keep on Chooglin'. Just didn't work for me despite normally being into that kind of stuff. I think it just goes to show that (unsuprisingly) that John Foggerty absolutely carries this band. Either way I'll probably give it a high 3 low 4. There's just better Creedence albums out there than this one here despite the fact they'll probably all get 4 stars.

I love southern rock in general, but Creedence Clearwater Revival is quickly becoming my favorite band in the genre

Me gustó bastante, los toques de rock y blues, un toque clásico pero a la vez suena contemporáneo, divertido de escuchar y al ser corto se me pasó volando

Really good album. Tons of sick solo's. Favorite track: Proud Mary

Fun listen gives “dad rock” vibes if dad rock was actually cool. many classic tracks I’ve heard before but nice to hear them in the context of an album. also didn’t know they were from el cerrito interesting

Classic, a little bit slow, but probably perfect for the bayou.

*raspy vocal* *guitar fill* repeat for 33 minutes Pretty good though, wasn't familiar with their work beyond the hits

Gritty, classic country vocals. Evolution of late 60s to 70s.

Love the album and rate 8/10. East listening and very fun.

Proud Mary is a rightfully popular tune, the entire album has a coherent sound and makes you think if a simpler time

An absolutely solid 34 minutes of zero filler. Didn't realize how many bangers were on this album.

Fav: Keep On Chooglin' LF: Graveyard Train Eh like a low 8, great vibe

CCR has a great sound and great songs. Especially enjoyed Proud Mary and Down on the Bayou.

Love it. Pure classic rock.

Awesome swamp rock but not Creedence best album in my opinion. Some classic songs like Proud Mary.

Great rock and roll

Rocking in all the best ways. Takes one to the time when today's dad rock was for the youth!

Good blues & rock n roll infusion. Wife liked it too

3.75

Hello

CCR is always great!

Never met a Creedence record I didn’t like

Meh

Heard this described as swamp rock Very consistently good songs, can’t believe they did fortunate sons and I didn’t know it No idea what lyrics were about, but enjoyed the listen

So far two listens and just a phenomenal record. Proud Mary will always be the number one CCR song, but this album has a lot of good tracks. "Born on the Bayou", "Bootleg", "Graveyard Train", "Penthouse Pauper". Fantastic record.

Dit is een album dat ik dagelijks kan luisteren. Ik hou het simpel. 4 reeten

Excellent

A very chill and upbeat album with a great mix of genres

Bayou Country by CCR delivers that unmistakable southern sound. 'Proud Mary' is a timeless standout, and while not every track hits the same high note, the album's charm is undeniable. 🐊🎶 Rating: 4/5

Fun. Rockin'. Iconic.

Love CCR

Great album. Love CCR.

Like it a lot, no bad songs

Proud Mary alone is enough to put this album on this list, and the rest is solid enough.

All the essence of CCR in a 34 minute brilliant album. The strong vocal, the simple melodies. It has everything to come back and listen to it again. Very non-stressful and easy-going.

I think what this album showcases are credence clearwater revival are a great jamming band.

That voice! Blues-Rock. I really liked the album - I especially liked the laid back "Graveyard Train" and "Keep On Chooglin'". The album also features their hit "Proud Mary".

You don't need me to tell you this album is good. You've probably already heard the whole thing played throughout 20 different Vietnam War movies

This is a fun album. I had never dug into CCR's deeper catalog much but have always enjoyed their music when it comes on. They have a great, raw sound on this album. The guitars sound amazing and they have a couple of long, jammy songs on here, which I didn't realize was part of their sound. Standout Tracks: Born on the Bayou, Bootleg, Good Golly Miss Molly, Proud Mary, Keep On Chooglin'

Cat: CCR is definitely a vibe! Bluesy and gritty. AJ: muddy swamp blues. Songs about hound dogs and moonlight and hound dogs in the moonlight. And trains. Rhythm section is rocksolid, and I was pleasantly surprised by some of the guitar jams. CCR is for everyone. and everyone should listen every once in a while. #Chooglin

1 = Turned it off, couldn't handle it anymore 2 = Listened to it fully, but I didn't really like it 3 = Ok I guess? 1 or 2 interesting songs, but that's it 4 = Multiple good songs / I would listen to the album again sometimes 5 = I will listen to this on repeat for the foreseeable future + Can't buy me love + Any time at all 4/5 I like their songs enough that I wouldn't mind playing it in the background again, but I was sick of love songs at the end of the album.

One thing I like about this project is that it allows you to join the dots: I had no idea CCR did "Proud Mary." The rest is pretty good; solid and consistent like a nice poo.

Everyone knows CCR and this album is a must listen! Glad to see it included in this list. Favorite song pick: Born on the Bayou

Classic CCR. Too bluse-y for my everyday.

pretty good

Classic CCR.