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Make no mistake about it, Marc Broussard can sing. With a husky baritone that sounds like some Louisiana version of David Ruffin and an upward range that suggests Al Green or Eddie Kendricks, Broussard's soulful phrasing carries a kind of joyous and yet world-weary wisdom that belies his age. The lead track here, "Home" (the album is named after Broussard's hometown of Carencro, LA), is immediately stunning. A huge and atmospheric swampy Motown stomp, "Home" sounds like Otis Redding from some alternate universe -- one in which he doesn't die in a plane crash -- singing swamp pop with all the funk of a Memphis Stax groove and all the ghostly alligator voodoo of Dr. John. An explosively effective track, "Home" is a hard act to follow, and the rest of this album seems to trail in its wake. "Save Me" sounds like it could be a winning single for the neo-MTV generation, and Broussard's surprisingly joyous vocal (you can tell he takes glee in singing, a trait, again, that recalls Al Green) masks a somewhat codependent lyric, while "Lonely Night in Georgia" sounds like John Hiatt trying to channel Ray Charles. There is a journeyman's feel to some of the songs, but Broussard's soulful vocals always find a meaningful corner to work from in just about everything here, and one can't help but feel this guy has a monster album in him just around the corner. Carencro isn't a masterpiece (although "Home" certainly is), but it is a solid, professional, and undeniably soulful outing, and anyone who can sing like this kid is definitely going to set the world reeling back on its heels eventually. ~ Steve Leggett
Personnel: Marc Broussard (vocals, acoustic guitar); Joe Zook (guitar); Julian Coryell (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Marshall Altman (piano, synthesizer, background vocals); Jim McGorman (Wurlitzer piano, organ, background vocals); Calvin Turner (bass instrument); Chad Gilmore (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion).
Carencro Music | List Price | $13.95 (You save $3.10) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, R&B CDs, Soul/R&B, Rock, Enhanced CD | | Label | Island | | Orig Year | 2004 | | All Time Sales Rank |  5894  | | CD Universe Part number | 6757552 | | Catalog number | 000293802 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Aug 03, 2004 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Marshall Altman | | Engineer | Joe Zook | | Personnel | Lenny Castro - percussion
Marshall Altman - piano, synthesizer, background vocals
Marc Broussard - vocals, acoustic guitar
Calvin Turner - bass instrument
Chad Gilmore - drums
Jim McGorman - Wurlitzer piano, organ, background vocals
Joe Zook - guitar
Also: Julian Coryell |
Marc Broussard Carencro Songs Carencro Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Great Possibilities
After listening to the first track on this CD, you are hungry for more of this artist's voice and fearlessness in choice of song. Unfortunately he does not stick with what he does best on this offering and plunges into a type of material that is being recorded by
many other artists. He doesn't distinguish himself much during these songs and they all begin to sound pretty much the same ol', same 'ol. If Marc Broussard ever gives himself free rein to let go, trust his gut instincts and follow his own path though, watch out! What a voice!
Submitted by Moo3621 (Lockport, IL) 
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 Marc B. is sooo ( I know its cliche) cool !!
That is the best word to describe Marc's music. Just COOL !! He is a combo of Louisiana bluesy, acoustic, & contemporary. And it's not that he doesn't know his genre--he is just so extremely talentd that he can sing and play it all and it is always fantastic sounding. He makes every song, no matter what style, come from his heart and soul. All I can say is : buy it buy it buy it !!!
Submitted by st_franasisi (southern Illinois, USA)
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INCREDIBLE VOCALS
Get this CD right away. You'll be blown away by Marc's powerful singing. He truly has one of the best voices ever, incredibly soulful. At the tender age of 22, it's amazing the range and depth of his singing, as well as his songwriting. He is a one in a million talent - you won't be disappointed!
Submitted by gppatee (Lafayette, LA)
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I've been listening to Marc for years and I never get sick of him. This album is amazing!!!! It's hard to believe he was only 20 when he made it. Marc's voice is amazing, captivating and leaves the audience wondering what more he can do. Everyone needs to get this cd. You won't regret it.
Submitted by AMustangela (Bay Area, CA)
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One of my friends would always play his cd when we had parties and i thought it was stupid at first but then i kinda got addicted. Now I can't stop listening. One problem...I went to his summerfest concert and waited in the rain only for it to be canceled. O well!
Submitted by scarey332 (Milwaukee, WI)
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