Cosmo’s Factory

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Composer: John Fogerty. Lyricist: John Fogerty. Creedence Clearwater Revival: John Fogerty (vocals, guitar); Stu Cook (bass guitar, background vocals); Doug Clifford (drums, background vocals); Tom Fogerty (background vocals). Audio Remasterer: George Horn. Liner Note Authors: Robert Christgau; Joel Selvin. Recording information: Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Photographers: Bob Fogerty; Ron Rafaelli; Didi Zill. Arranger: John Fogerty. Creedence Clearwater Revival’s continued their reputation as a consummate singles act with the release of COSMO’S FACTORY. Three of its singles, the blazing “Travelin’ Band,” the driving sting of “Up Around The Bend,” and the irresistibly sunny fantasia hoedown “Looking Out My Back Door” (complete with tambourines and elephants) each achieved gold status. These tunes hit the mark completely, capturing the group’s accessible, hook-laden rock ‘n’ roll with a lightness and urgency balanced by stinging guitars, unforgettable melodies, and the expressive voice of lead singer/songwriter John Fogerty. Though COSMO’S FACTORY has its share of covers, including a version of the Sun Records oldie “Oobie Doobie” and an extended jam on the Marvin Gaye classic “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” it still overflows with great originals. “Ramble Tamble” and “Run Through the Jungle” are edgy rockers build around killer guitar riffs, both driven by an uncharacteristically dark, shadowy feel. “Long As I Can See the Light” is full of plaintive yearning, while the poignant “Who’ll Stop the Rain” ranks among Fogerty’s finest tunes. Creedence’s ability to fuse traditional pop elements with downhome simplicity, rock edge, and superb songcraft is in full effect on COSMO’S FACTORY, placing it alongside GREEN RIVER and WILLIE AND THE POOR BOYS as one of their best albums.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches; 3.04 ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Fantasy
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 4057373
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2008
SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ DDD
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2008
Label ‏ : ‎ Fantasy
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001AKTZOQ
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
Best Sellers Rank: #2,379 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl) #58 in Country Rock (CDs & Vinyl) #215 in Country (CDs & Vinyl) #995 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl)
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