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Like cowboy hats and political scandal, John Fogerty is a timeless American tradition. Ever since he led Creedence Clearwater Revival to their status as America's first great heartland rock band, John Fogerty has been the musical equivalent of Henry Fonda, Gary Cooper, and JFK rolled into one. Through CCR's breakup and his subsequent solo career, Fogerty's music has adhered to its original template of swampy blues-rock with splashes of country/folk twang, and 2007's REVIVAL is no exception.
Even after four decades of recording, Fogerty's voice sounds remarkably fresh and unchanged. The sound that emanates from the opening cut, "Don't You Wish it Was True," is as pure and unsullied as the utopian wish conveyed by the lyrics. And for a man who spent years refusing to play his back catalog and enduring litigation over his old band's material, it's interesting to hear him acknowledge his past so wholeheartedly; on the sly "Creedence Son "his guitar teases old CCR licks, and "I Can't Take it No More" references "Fortunate Son." By playing to his strengths and reeling out bluesy, rootsy riffs and belting in his patented salty-but-sweet manner, Fogerty reiterates his continued status as an American musical icon.
Revival CD
John Fogerty
Recording information: G Studio Digital, Studio City, CA; NRG Recording, North Hollywood, CA; Soundstudio Lowengasse, Frankfurt, Germany.
Photographers: Nela König; Julie Fogerty.
Arranger: John Fogerty.
Personnel: John Fogerty (vocals, guitar); Hunter Perrin (guitar); Benmont Tench (Wurlitzer organ); Kenny Aronoff (drums, percussion); Julia Waters, Maxine Willard Waters, Oren Waters (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: John Fogerty; Jim Scott.
Rolling Stone (p.76) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "Fogerty's documentary roots rock was always rebel music, a counterculture of factory-floor politics via Hank Williams and Dale Hawkins. REVIVAL is no rerun. It is Fogerty getting back to work..."
Rolling Stone (p.108) - Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Top Albums of the Year 2007" -- "The Creedence man has never lost his most sustaining strength, which is the warmth and grit of his voice."
Entertainment Weekly (p.126) - "Fogerty's seventh studio album shows that his soul-scarred voice and knack for killer licks remain as potent as ever..."
Uncut (p.110) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "12 songs, while rooted in an idealist, mythic Americana, also offer rallying cries that are as blisteringly contemporary as Credence's 'Fortunate Son' was back in 1970..."
Dirty Linen (p.72) - "With REVIVAL, Fogerty reclaims his title as one of rock's most passionate and tuneful songwriters, and he sings and plays guitar with a fierceness and abandon that he has not exhibited in years." John Fogerty Revival Songs Revival Music Review Average Rating: (4.1 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Very good music and politics don't mix.
I have been a fan of John Fogerty for many years,both as a solo artist and as the leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival,and for the most part I really like his latest release "Revival." I was very happy with the fact that he got back to his CCR roots,especially with songs like "Don't You Wish It Was True," "Creedence Song," and "Natural Thing." Some of my favorites are rockers like "Somebody Help Me," "Longshot," "Summer of Love," and his dedication to the likes of Britney Spears and Lindsey Lohan with the song "It Ain't Right." As good as this CD is,I have taken exception to his cracks towards President Bush and his staff in songs like "I Can't take It No More," and "Long Dark Night." I have never been a fan of mixing music and politics...it makes me wonder if he would be this gracious towards Hillary or Obama if they did the exact same things if they were president?? Probably not,but that's just me. All things considered,"Revival" is a good rocking CD. All of John Fogerty's fans will love it.
Submitted by Phil (Mentor,Ohio)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. Another war to capitalize on....
I love John Fogerty and CCR, BUT....
this CD would have been a better without all the whiny (and in some cases) "false accusations" that Bush lied. It was, however, a GRAND opportunity to capitalize on the war that John just could'nt pass up. It should be expected since "Fortuante Son" has come to be called the greatest protest song ever written. (By the way, ANYONE who did not have FIGHT OR DIE in Vietnam IS in deed a FORTUNATE son. The really sad part is, a lot of simple minds who love John will follow right along like sheep just because they idolize him. I love JF's music, but disagree with his political views. This would have been a better album of it had stuck with more positive themes like "Don't You Wish It were Trure" or at least,... neutral themes. "It' Ain't Right" is halarious. And even the misquided, "I Can't Take It No More" is delivered in a very funny and entertaining way. I'll always love John and CCR.
Submitted by Brent (Louisiana)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful.  Genious
John Fogerty shows in this record all of his skills as frontman, writter and with his famous and still perfect raspy voice. Great CD. I recommend it for all.
Carlos
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Definitely 5 stars
If this album is not 5 stars; then there is no since rating any music!! Amust have for any music lover
Submitted by randell.holt (Spring Hill, Tn., USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Amazing John Fogerty
Five stars for the man who was Creedence Clearwater Revival - cannot believe this great artist has so many tricks still left in his bag.
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