The former Creedence Clearwater Revival singer returns after three years with his latest solo album.
LABEL:
Fantasy
RELEASE DATE:
02 October 2007
DISCS:
1 disc
GENRE(S):
Rock
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90
All Music Guide
There's a real fire to his writing here, turning Revival into a missive as immediate, effective, and telling as Neil Young's "Living with War."
90
Boston Globe
This album is not just a revival, but a complete rejuvenation for John Fogerty. It's easily his best solo record, and what makes it so special is that he embraces his swamp-rocking Creedence Clearwater Revival days.
88
The Phoenix
The title Revival is no hype: Fogerty is again in full command of his talent for blending heartfelt writing with irony-free meat-and-potatoes rock.
83
Entertainment Weekly
Fogarty's seventh studio album shows that his soul-scarred voice and knack for killer licks remains as potent as ever. [19 Oct 2007, p.126]
80
Amazon.com
Fogerty's voice sounds great throughout; passionate, more committed and comfortable with these songs than he has seemed in years.
80
Billboard
From the broad, hopeful tone of opener 'Don't You Wish It Was True' to the brisk closer 'Longshot,' John Fogerty at 62 has made his toughest, best-written album since Creedence Clearwater Revival disbanded in 1972.
80
Uncut
Reassessing the past and reengaging with the present, Revival lives up to its name.
70
Rolling Stone
Revival is no rerun. It is Fogerty getting back to work--and finally acting on his own advice.
60
Mojo
After a corkingly good start with 'Don't You Wish It was True?,' the album dips into Creedence by the numbers for several cuts with only the gospelly 'River IS Waiting sounding fresh. [Nov 2007, p.92]
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