175. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Cosmo's Factory

 

Release Date: 1970
Label: Factory

The 1970s begin with a familar face (or faces). Previously I have wondered whether CCR would be best served by a Best Of, however having heard this I am inclinced to think this is the peak of what I've heard by them so far. Of course, it doesn't feature any noticible singles (Proud Mary or Bad Moon Rising) for example, but it holds together as a whole.

Rating: 8/10
Favourite Track: Travellin' Band

143. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River

Release Date: 1969
Label: Fantasy

Green River is the second album by CCR that I've listened to in the past few days, and the better. It is more rounded, more concise and clean, and direct. There's something putting me off getting the album though, and I'm leaning towards a career spanning best of instead.

Rating: 7/10
Favourite Track: Bad Moon Rising

138. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bayou Country

Release Date: 1969
Label: Fantasy

Rating 7/10