Revival
by John Fogerty
  • Record Label: Fantasy
  • Release Date: Oct 2, 2007
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Mojo
    60
    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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  2. PopMatters
    60
    Revival is neither the great album nor the disappointment many are proclaiming it.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    It's a solid return. [Nov 2007, p.137]
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Awards & Rankings

99
#99 Best Album of 2007

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. tomh
    Jan 27, 2009
    10
    It's great to see john fogerty with a new album. i loved it.
  2. ColeT
    Jan 7, 2009
    10
    I thought it was amazing to see John Fogerty make such a strong album. He's over 60, and he sings like he's 30.
  3. Jephy
    Nov 18, 2008
    5
    I've heard "Don't You Wish It was True?" and I think it's a great tune--but I've yet to hear the whole album. Glowing, I've heard "Don't You Wish It was True?" and I think it's a great tune--but I've yet to hear the whole album. Glowing, glorious reviews abound (as usual) from the banal crowd that must not have a musical appreciation like the rest of us: How many lousy CDs am I supposed to buy on the word of paid-by-the-industry [bad] reviewers all of whom have all their taste in their mouths? I'll buy it after I hear (all of) it.… Full Review »
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