143. Creedence Clearwater Revival | Green River (1969)

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Wikipedia Entry

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Tracks

1. Green River
2. Commotion
3. Tombstone Shadow
4. Wrote a Song for Everyone
5. Bad Moon Rising
6. Lodi
7. Cross-Tie Walker
8. Sinister Purpose
9. The Night Time Is the Right Time

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Green River is a solid album. The songs are straightforward rock and roll with lyrics that give the songs a country or bayou feel.


This album is similar to Bayou Country, but just not as interesting. It's a good and reliable album; it just doesn't outperform its predecessor. It would be a career-maker for a lesser band.


I think this album could have been left off the 1001 Albums list or at least it could have been placed more distant on the list from Bayou Country to better conceal the similarities. Anyway, the songs are all quite good. The stand-outs are Green River, Commotion, Wrote a Song for Everyone, Bad Moon Rising, Lodi, Cross-Tie Walker and The Night Time Is the Right Time.


★★★★★★★★☆☆