Mardi Gras cover

Mardi Gras

Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1972

28 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · country rock

A rootsy blend of rock and country, underscored by a laid-back, swampy vibe throughout.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, engaging listening sessions
  • laid-back background ambiance
  • easygoing road trip vibes
  • reflective moments of nostalgia

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 11, 1972, 'Mardi Gras' was Creedence Clearwater Revival's final studio album before the band disbanded. It followed the commercially successful 'Cosmo's Factory,' but marked a departure as John Fogerty opted for a more collaborative approach, sharing songwriting duties with his bandmates for the first time.
Stylistic neighbors
The Band· Lynyrd Skynyrd· Bob Dylan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lookin’ for a Reason 3:28
  • 2 Take It Like a Friend 3:02
  • 3 Need Someone to Hold 3:02
  • 4 Tearin’ Up the Country 2:18
  • 5 Someday Never Comes 4:02
  • 6 What Are You Gonna Do 2:55
  • 7 Sail Away 2:31
  • 8 Hello Mary Lou 2:16
  • 9 Door to Door 2:12
  • 10 Sweet Hitch‐Hiker 2:57

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