Blue Moon Swamp
Former Creedence Clearwater Revival leader Fogerty's first album since 1986's broodingly flatEye of the Zombie, '97'sBlue Moon Swampfinds him returning to the roots-rock ways of his old CCR glory days.  Deceptively relaxed in the Creedence manner, this collection seeks to evoke the mood and tone of Southern swamp blues, with generally successful results. Highlighted by rockabilly-tinged tunes like "Southern Streamline" and "Hot Rod Heart," the album's clear standout track is "One Hundred and Ten in the Shade," on which Fogerty, ably backed by gospel vocal group legends the Fairfield Four, uncannily reconstructs the sound of Southern field hollers.--Billy Altman