Released 50 years ago
Hoodoo
John Fogerty · 1976
44 min · 13 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of swamp rock and country-infused rhythms that captures the essence of American roots music.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Got the Magic Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Rock and Roll Girls — This track stands out with its catchy melody and lyrics that celebrate the allure of rock and roll culture, showcasing Fogerty's songwriting prowess.
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The Old Man Down the Road — With a driving rhythm and evocative narrative, this song reflects Fogerty's characteristic storytelling style, addressing themes of resilience and struggle.
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Leave My Woman Alone — This track captures a raw emotional intensity through its bluesy arrangement and heartfelt vocals, highlighting Fogerty's versatility as a performer.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
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
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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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 mid-tempo groove
- storytelling that invites reflection
- for afternoon drives
- vibrant energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of fast-paced thrills
- prefer abstract or experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — First solo album after Creedence, establishing Fogerty's individual identity.
- Career context
- Released in 1976, 'Hoodoo' marked John Fogerty's first solo album following his departure from Creedence Clearwater Revival. At this point, he was navigating a complex relationship with his past success while beginning to carve out his own identity as a solo artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Creedence Clearwater Revival· Lynyrd Skynyrd· The Band
Tracklist
- 1 You Got the Magic Start here 3:46
- 2 Leave My Woman Alone 3:20
- 3 Marchin’ to Blarney 3:28
- 4 The Old Man Down the Road 3:11
- 5 Vanz Kant Danz 5:02
- 6 Knock on Wood 3:09
- 7 Hoodoo Man 3:03
- 8 Telephone 3:06
- 9 Evil Twing 3:54
- 10 Henrietta 3:07
- 11 On the Run 3:16
- 12 No Love in You 3:02
- 13 Rock and Roll Girls 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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