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Jun 17, 2013These two tracks [“Mystic Highway” and “Train of Fools”] are so strong that one can’t help but wish Fogerty had foregone the duets altogether and recorded a solo album of original material.
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May 28, 2013With help from a diverse coterie of peers, fans, and friends, Wrote a Song for Everyone offers fun and fresh takes on well-worn tunes.
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May 28, 2013The far-flung vocalists demonstrate how vast his songwriting and cultural influence is, comfortably enfolding each without losing the essence of his intent.
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UncutMay 23, 2013The nicest moments come when his simple structures are allowed to do their thing. [Jul 2013, p.75]
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May 23, 2013Fogerty knew the risks and sought to rise above mere sing-along gimmickry, inviting his partners to share ideas for their tracks. Wrote A Song for Everyone, the result, is, at times, revelatory.
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May 23, 2013The only real clunker is a lugubrious redo of “Lodi,” featuring John’s sons Tyler and Shane, but otherwise, this should be a must for Fogerty followers.
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May 23, 2013Wrote a Song for Everyone does not replace anything Fogerty did the first time around. It affirms the living history in his greatest hits--that of a great nation still being born.