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.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- short, engaging listening sessions laid-back background ambiance easygoing road trip vibes
- 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.
- If you like
- hard rock, rock & roll, country rock
Mardi Gras is an album by Creedence Clearwater Revival, released in 1972. A rootsy blend of rock and country, underscored by a laid-back, swampy vibe throughout. 'Mardi Gras' is notable for its mixed critical reception, reflecting tensions within the band and resulting in their decline in popularity. Despite this, it produced the hit single 'Sweet Hitch-Hiker,' which reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the group's last chart successes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mardi Gras sound like?
A rootsy blend of rock and country, underscored by a laid-back, swampy vibe throughout. Rooted in hard rock and rock & roll.
What makes Mardi Gras by Creedence Clearwater Revival notable?
'Mardi Gras' is notable for its mixed critical reception, reflecting tensions within the band and resulting in their decline in popularity. Despite this, it produced the hit single 'Sweet Hitch-Hiker,' which reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the group's last chart successes. 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.
Who is Mardi Gras for?
Mardi Gras works well if you're into short, engaging listening sessions, laid-back background ambiance and easygoing road trip vibes.
How many songs are on Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras has 10 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lookin’ for a Reason Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 2:57
Release Date
April 11, 1972
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
28 min 46 sec
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