The one hundred thirty-eighth album: #138 Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bayou Country
I get a bit lost in all the different rock definitions, but Creedence Clearwater Revival sets itself apart from the other rock of the era by being a bit calmer - fewer screeching guitars - but still more musically active than some folk rock. There are some country references, and Proud Mary feels like a song that leans on that feeling especially, as well as Keep On Chooglin', while Born on the Bayou (perhaps ironically) feels far more like a normal a normal rock song. It feels like it's part of a shift, exploring this sound, and it makes it sound really good already.