Blue Moon Swamp
John Fogerty · 1997
44 min · 12 tracks · country · rock & roll · swamp rock
A vibrant blend of swamp rock and country, infused with nostalgic storytelling and rhythmic grooves.
Why this album works
'Blue Moon Swamp' received critical acclaim, debuting at number 2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and winning the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. The album's successful fusion of rock and country contributed to a resurgence of interest in roots music during the late 1990s.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels nostalgic storytelling moments mid-tempo reflective journeys
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Blue Moon Swamp' marked John Fogerty's first solo album in over a decade, following his departure from the music industry after the commercial failure of 1993's 'Centerfield'. This album signaled a creative renaissance for Fogerty, as he returned to his roots in swamp rock and reestablished himself as a formidable songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· Neil Young· Bruce Springsteen· Cher· Willie Nelson· Kenny Rogers· Cyndi Lauper· Prince
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Southern Streamline Standout 3:56
- 2 Hot Rod Heart 3:26
- 3 Blueboy 4:04
- 4 A Hundred and Ten in the Shade 4:19
- 5 Rattlesnake Highway Standout 4:17
- 6 Bring It Down to Jelly Roll 2:37
- 7 Walking in a Hurricane 3:41
- 8 Swamp River Days 3:36
- 9 Rambunctious Boy 3:51
- 10 Joy of My Life Standout 3:52
- 11 Blue Moon Nights 2:33
- 12 Bad Bad Boy 4:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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