Rolling Stone called it "a great album" with the reviewer further stating "they are now creating the most vivid American rock since Music from Big Pink".
AllMusic gave the album 5 stars (out of 5) with Stephen Thomas Erlewine stating: "If anything, CCR's third album Green River represents the full flower of their classic sound initially essayed on its predecessor, Bayou Country." and was featured in Robert Dimery's book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. It features two of the band's best-known songs, "Bad Moon Rising" and the title track. The album was remastered and reissued on 180-gram vinyl by Analogue Productions in 2006.
Track listing
Personnel
;Creedence Clearwater Revival
- John Fogerty – lead and backing vocals, lead guitar, piano, keyboards, harmonica, arranger
- Tom Fogerty – rhythm guitar
- Stu Cook – bass guitar
- Doug Clifford – drums
; Production
- John Fogerty, Saul Zaentz – producers
- Chris Clough – compilation producer
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