"Cosmo's Factory" is the fifth studio album by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), released in July 1970. The album name refers to the warehouse in Berkeley, California, where the band rehearsed. Drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford dubbed it "The Factory" as band members often worked there, treating it like a job to create their music, just as people worked in a factory.
This album marked the peak of CCR’s popularity, with several of its songs becoming substantial hits. Known for its fusion of rock & roll, country, and blues genres, the album also highlighted CCR's R&B influences. Among the chart-topping singles from this album are “Who’ll Stop the Rain”, “Travelin’ Band”, “Up Around the Bend”, "Lookin' Out My Back Door", and “Run Through the Jungle”.
"Cosmo's Factory" was a critically acclaimed album and performed exceptionally well commercially. It topped the Billboard 200 in the United States and reached the top spot in multiple countries worldwide. The album has been certified 4 times platinum in the US, indicating the sales of over four million copies, clearly reflecting its massive success.
The Rolling Stone magazine placed "Cosmo's Factory" at number 265 on their list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The album continues to be celebrated for its raw energy and emotional depth, cementing Creedence Clearwater Revival's legacy as one of the seminal bands of their era.
