Pendulum
Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1970
41 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · country rock
A swirling blend of rock and roots, steeped in melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
'Pendulum' features the iconic track 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain?' which became one of CCR's most enduring hits, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album is noted for its exploration of darker themes amid a backdrop of roots rock, reflecting both personal and societal unrest during the early 1970s.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions contemplative afternoon vibes melancholic reflective moments
- Context
- Released on December 9, 1970, 'Pendulum' was Creedence Clearwater Revival's fifth studio album. It came shortly after their commercial peak with 'Cosmo's Factory,' marking a transition as the band began to experience internal tensions and shifts in their musical direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bruce Springsteen· Bob Dylan· Cher· Prince· Bon Jovi· Cyndi Lauper· Grateful Dead· Donna Summer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pagan Baby Standout 6:24
- 2 Sailor’s Lament 3:45
- 3 Chameleon 3:19
- 4 Have You Ever Seen the Rain? Standout 2:40
- 5 (Wish I Could) Hideaway 3:42
- 6 Born to Move Standout 5:40
- 7 Hey Tonight 2:43
- 8 It’s Just a Thought 3:52
- 9 Molina 2:43
- 10 Rude Awakening #2 6:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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