"Wetlands" is the second release from Tab Benoit. It becomes very obvious that both Benoit and his music are very much from Louisiana. The album wreaks of Cajun soul. The production is remarkably simple, but somehow is just larger than life. Benoit's voice has so much character and is so seasoned. He sounds much older than he is. You can pick up on that inherent patience and wisdom that seem to be part of the traditional regional culture. It becomes clear on this and Benoit's other works that this is an artist that loves where he comes from, and is proud of the heritage. This man eats, sleeps, breathes Louisiana. It's charming, and eclectic, and beautiful. It's a little bit like Led Zeppelin meets Chuck Berry. "Wetlands" is honest to goodness blues, and there's so much soul that it is bound to have an impact on fans of music in general, regardless of what genre you favor. This is the real deal.
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Past Works:
Night Train To Nashville
Fever For The Bayou
Whiskey Store
Brother To The Blues
Sea Saint Sessions
Power of the Pontchartrain
These Blues Are All Mine
RedletterDaydream
Past Works:
Night Train To Nashville
Fever For The Bayou
Whiskey Store
Brother To The Blues
Sea Saint Sessions
Power of the Pontchartrain
These Blues Are All Mine
Track:
When A Cajun Man Gets The Blues
When A Cajun Man Gets The Blues
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