I live rounding up. And I love The Clearwater Swimmers. How could you not with a name like that. Creedence Clearwater Revivals. The Swimming Pool Q's. A name that is steeped in American folk and musical lore that you know this is going to be good before you listen to a single note.
And the record itself. The Clearwater Swimmers epnymous debut album is evn better than that. It's the best record I've heard today. That good. Comparisons are rife. And the record rises and clears the bar at every challenge. A salmon making its way upstream in the Appalachian Mountains.
This is poignant, and moving stuff. Grandaddy's country cousins.This is a vision and chemistry that has been worked on with inbredible love and care. Magical in the way Marquee Moon, Reckoning, Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain and Software Slump were magical. High praise. I could wite an essay about this album but I'll leave it there. Alchemy
That was great, Bruce. Just my cup of tea. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMine too. One of my favourite albums of this year. Going to listen to that a lot, Still worth buying the music magazines I find. Otherwise I woud miss things like this.
DeleteI stopped a long time ago, but glad you still do! Have played this a few times now. Other favourites this week have been the new Anna McClellan and Naked Roommate albums. Think you have covered both before, but I recommend them if you haven't heard them yet. Plus, I still need to check out the new Nap Eyes album! Not sure what's been stopping me...
DeleteI have covered them both. But thanks for the nudge Darren. Will check them out. Started this Song of the Day thing with the intention of not covering the same artist twice. I might just give up on that one as we get to 4,000. I can't keep track. Liking the sound of the Anna McClellan already. I love that bohemian unrestrained vibe. The Nap Eyes album is great. Thanks for the reminder.
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