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Atlantic Records welcomes a new addition to its storied roster, acclaimed singer/songwriter Marc Broussard. The Louisiana-based bayou soul troubadour makes his label debut with "MUST BE THE WATER," his first collection of all-new songs since 2004's breakthrough "CARENCRO." The five-track EP -- available online and via indie retail--is highlighted by the fuel-injected title track, which recently served as the theme for Turner Broadcasting's on-air promotions of the 2008 NBA All-Star festivities.

Broussard made his recorded debut in 2002 with the remarkably mature independent release, "MOMENTARY SETBACK." He drew coast-to-coast acclaim in 2004 with his major-label debut, "CARENCRO," a full-blooded take on the blues, soul, Cajun music, rock, and swamp-pop of his native Louisiana, distilled through the talented young tunesmith's flair for smart contemporary songwriting. With his emotive, dynamic voice and undeniable presence, Broussard quickly won over a legion of devoted fans via nearly non-stop roadwork, including countless headline shows; showstopping sets at festivals like South By Southwest, Bonnaroo, and of course, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival; and tours alongside such like-minded musicians as Dave Matthews Band, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Gavin DeGraw, O.A.R., and Maroon 5.

Marc followed up "CARENCRO" with 2007's critically acclaimed "S.O.S.: SAVE OUR SOUL." The album saw Broussard and his crack band plumbing the vaults of historic labels like Motown and Stax to create 11 incendiary performances of soul classics originally recorded by Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, the Staple Singers, Bobby Womack, and other members of R&B royalty as well as one original tune recorded in the same classic soul vein. Among the album's many highlights was a sweltering take on Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell's "If I Can Build My Whole World Around You," performed as a duet with Toby Lightman.

In September 2007, Marc and his band headed to Asia and the Middle East for a four-week tour, performing for US troops in association with the military's MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) command. The Christmas season saw one of Marc's songs featured on NBC's hit reality series, Clash Of The Choirs, with country superstar Blake Shelton leading his choir in a rousing rendition of "Home," the lead single from "CARENCRO." In addition, Broussard co-wrote and sang with LeAnn Rimes on the rollicking duet, "Nothing Wrong," found on her top 5-charting 2007 album, "FAMILY." He also joined such superstars as Paul McCartney, Elton John, Robert Plant, Neil Young, and Herbie Hancock on 2007's "GOIN' HOME: A TRIBUTE TO FATS DOMINO," contributing a version of "Rising Sun" recorded with mandolin master Sam Bush. Lastly, Broussard also performed his hit song "Home as part of the kickoff to the weekend of NBA All Star events before a nationwide audience live on TNT.

Marc Broussard - S.O.S.: Save Our Soul 
June 26, 2007

1. You Met Your Match  
2. If I Could Build My Whole World Around You  
3. Harry Hippie  
4. Let The Music Get Down In Your Soul  
5. I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know  
6. Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler)  
7. Love And Happiness  
8. I've Been Loving You Too Long  
9. Respect Yourself  
10. Yes We Can, Can  
11. Come In From The Cold  
12. Bring It On Home To Me ( Amazon Exclusive Bonus Track)  

Resentie / Persbericht

Marc Broussard is net 25 jaar maar met zijn nieuwe album 'S.O.S.:Save Our Soul' vindt hij de diepe ziel van de Soul. En waar zijn vorige twee albums veelbelovend maar nog niet overtuigend waren, heeft hij zich voor dit album een flink aantal covers zo eigen weten te maken dat alles op zijn plek valt.

Grootste verrassing van het album is dat het niet bepaald covers zijn van songs die we niet kennen. De keuze is gewaagd als je 'Inner City Blues ('Make Me Wanna Holler') van Marvin Gaye of 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' van Otis Redding gaat opnemen.

Dat hij er in slaagt om deze songs met succes naar zich toe te trekken heeft puur te maken met klasse, enthousiasme en volledige overtuigingskracht. Aan de andere kant is het de keuze in het andere song materiaal. Ook het van de Pointer Sisters bekende 'Yes We Can Can' en het Tammi Terell en Marvin Gaye duet 'If I Could Build My Whole World Around You' krijgt een prima Broussard behandeling mee. De song 'Come In From The Cold' is de perfecte afsluiter van het album. Een prachtige soul-song, mede door Broussard geschreven en volledig in de lijn met die eerder gezongen covers.

Marc Broussard vindt op 'S.O.S.:Save Our Soul' zijn ware identiteit met twee handen vol soul covers. Hoe opvallend is dat? (nu.nl )