Deja Vu All Over Again
John Fogerty · 2004
34 min · 10 tracks · country music
A rootsy blend of rock and country, infused with Fogerty's signature storytelling and a touch of nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Deja Vu (All Over Again) Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of reflection and societal critique, blending personal experience with broader commentary on war and memory.
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Nobody's Here Anymore — This song's melancholic tone and evocative lyrics explore themes of loss and abandonment, showcasing Fogerty's ability to convey deep emotions through simple yet poignant storytelling.
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I Will Walk With You — This heartfelt ballad highlights Fogerty’s softer side, emphasizing themes of companionship and loyalty amidst life's challenges, offering a comforting perspective.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong storytelling and a cohesive sound but lacks standout production or innovation.
What we noticed
- The title track opens the album with a mid-tempo groove, establishing a reflective tone that persists through several subsequent tracks.
- Many songs feature prominent storytelling lyrics, often addressing personal and social themes, which are central to the overall message.
- The instrumentation blends electric guitars with traditional country elements like pedal steel, creating a rootsy sound throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- nostalgic reflective moments
- short, engaging song formats
- smooth background listening experience
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a return to solo work with relevant themes, showcasing continued vitality.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2004, Deja Vu All Over Again marked John Fogerty's return to solo work after nearly ten years since his last studio album, Blue Moon Swamp in 1997. This album arrived during a period when Fogerty was reclaiming his legacy after years of legal battles over his Creedence Clearwater Revival catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Creedence Clearwater Revival· Lynyrd Skynyrd· The Band
Tracklist
- 1 Deja Vu (All Over Again) Start here 4:13
- 2 Sugar-Sugar (In My Life) 3:30
- 3 She's Got Baggage 2:35
- 4 Radar 3:07
- 5 Honey Do 2:51
- 6 Nobody's Here Anymore 4:03
- 7 I Will Walk With You 3:02
- 8 Rhubarb Pie 3:17
- 9 Wicked Old Witch 3:26
- 10 In the Garden 3:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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