Fogerty rides again

John Fogerty is hardly the first rock legend to release an all-country album, but the former Creedence Clearwater Revival front man has always had a heart for the southern sound of country, swamp and blues. His latest, “The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again,” is an intended sequel to his first solo release from 1973 titled “The Blue Ridge Rangers.”

This long-delayed follow-up has Fogerty covering classic country and bluegrass songs from artists like John Prine, Rick Nelson and John Denver. Aside from covering other artists’ music, he is also joined by guest musicians like Don Henley of the Eagles and Bruce Springsteen.

The best track on the album is Fogerty’s southern-fried rendition of Rick Nelson’s hit “Garden Party.” Joining him on the track are Don Henley and Timothy B. Schmidt of the aforementioned Eagles.

Fans of Fogerty’s previous work should be pleased with the body of work on “Rides Again,” though fans expecting rock ’n’ roll will have to look elsewhere into his catalogue.