Album Info
| Artist: | Creedence Clearwater Revival |
| Album: | Mardi Gras |
| Released: | Australia, 24th Feb 2023 |
Tracklist:
| A1 | Lookin' For A Reason | |
| A2 | Take It Like A Friend | |
| A3 | Need Someone To Hold | |
| A4 | Tearin' Up The Country | |
| A5 | Someday Never Comes | |
| B1 | What Are You Gonna Do | |
| B2 | Sail Away | |
| B3 | Hello Mary Lou | |
| B4 | Door To Door | |
| B5 | Sweet Hitch-Hiker |
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Description
"Mardi Gras," released in 1972, is the seventh and final studio album by Creedence Clearwater Revival. This album marked a significant departure from the band's earlier work, primarily due to the internal changes within the group. For the first time, members Stu Cook and Doug Clifford contributed songs and took lead vocal duties alongside John Fogerty, leading to a diverse but inconsistent album compared to CCR's previous, more cohesive works.
One of the album's standout tracks is "Someday Never Comes," written and sung by Fogerty. This song reflects the band's classic sound with its poignant lyrics and memorable melody. It's a reflective piece that deals with the theme of broken promises and the disillusionment that comes with growing up, showcasing Fogerty's songwriting prowess and emotional depth.
Another notable track is "Sweet Hitch-Hiker," an energetic rock song that became one of the album's hits. This song is more reminiscent of CCR's earlier, more successful singles, with its driving rhythm and catchy chorus. It represents a glimpse of the band's classic sound amidst the album's more experimental tracks.
However, "Mardi Gras" is often considered the band's least successful album, both critically and commercially. The decision to democratize the songwriting and vocal duties led to a lack of the cohesive sound and vision that had defined CCR's previous albums. Tracks like "Take It Like a Friend" by Stu Cook and "Tearin' Up the Country" by Doug Clifford, while showcasing the individual talents of the band members, did not resonate with audiences in the same way as Fogerty-led compositions.
The production of the album also reflected the band's internal tensions, with a mix that sometimes felt disjointed, lacking the tight, focused sound of their earlier work. The album's diversity, rather than being its strength, ended up diluting the potent formula that had made Creedence Clearwater Revival one of the most successful rock bands of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Despite its shortcomings, "Mardi Gras" is an interesting piece in the CCR discography for its historical significance and the glimpse it offers into the band's dynamics and the challenges they faced. For fans and music historians, the album provides insight into the end of an era for CCR and the beginning of the members' paths in different directions.
In conclusion, "Mardi Gras" stands as a unique but divisive album in Creedence Clearwater Revival's catalog. While it lacks the consistency and critical acclaim of the band's earlier work, it remains a fascinating artifact of a band at a crossroads. The album's varied contributions from all members offer a broader, albeit less focused, view of the group's talents and potential. Despite its mixed reception, "Mardi Gras" is an essential part of understanding the complete story of Creedence Clearwater Revival, marking the end of their prolific and influential run in rock music.
