Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

Hoodoo showcases a blend of swamp rock and country rhythms, with notable shifts in tempo and energy throughout.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track and maintains a consistent groove through the first half, before shifting to more varied tempos in the latter half.
  • Several tracks feature prominent guitar riffs that blend rock and country elements, creating a distinctive sound characteristic of Fogerty's style.
  • The last three tracks slow down significantly, introducing a reflective tone that contrasts with the earlier energy.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 You Got the Magic 3:49
  • 2 Between the Lines 3:49
  • 3 Leave My Woman Alone 3:19
  • 4 Marchin’ to Blarney 3:23
  • 5 Hoodoo Man 3:05
  • 6 Telephone 3:01
  • 7 Evil Thing 3:48
  • 8 Henrietta 3:02
  • 9 On the Run 3:16

Reference: MusicBrainz