"Mardi Gras" is the seventh and final studio album by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, released in 1972. The album is notable for being the only CCR album where all members of the band contribute songs, as well as the first album after the departure of Tom Fogerty, the band's rhythm guitarist and brother of lead vocalist and primary songwriter John Fogerty.
The album features a departure from CCR's earlier swamp rock sound, incorporating elements of country rock and blues. It includes songs written and sung by each member of the band, resulting in a diverse range of styles and influences. John Fogerty's compositions like "Sweet Hitch-Hiker" and "Someday Never Comes" showcase his continued prowess as a songwriter and vocalist.
Despite containing some well-received tracks, "Mardi Gras" received mixed reviews from critics and fans alike, with many feeling that the absence of Tom Fogerty's contributions and the band's decision to share songwriting duties diminished the album's overall cohesion and quality.
While "Mardi Gras" is not regarded as one of Creedence Clearwater Revival's strongest albums, it still holds historical significance as the final studio release from one of the most iconic American rock bands of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
