MARC BROUSSARD, Keep Coming Back (Atlantic)
Official Site | MySpace | Preview (AOL Music)

I’m positively giddy about this new set of original tunes from Carencro, Lousiana’s Marc Broussard. Its his debut album on Atlantic records and is sure to continue to raise his neo-soul profile following in the footsteps of key influencers Stevie Wonder and Donnie Hathaway. Sara Bareilles (“Why Should She Wait”) and LeAnn Rimes (“When It’s Good”) pitch in on separate tracks. Check out title track “Keep Coming Back”. File under: Soul / Rock / Pop

Noteworthy

• KASEY CHAMBERS & SHANE NICHOLSON, Rattlin’ Bones (Sugar Hill)
  Official Site | MySpace | Samples (Amazon)
  A powerful rootsy duo album from the husband and wife team. These two were born to make music together. Check out: “One More Year”
• BEN TAYLOR, The Legend Of Kung Folk Part 1 (The Killing Bite) (Iris)
  Official Site | MySpace | Samples (Amazon)

More Highlights

AMANDA PALMER, BOB CHEEVERS, CHARLIE LOUVIN, ELI YOUNG BAND, HAUNT, JEM, JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD, LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM, MARK ERELLI, NINA SIMONE, PETE BEST, REDD VOLKAERT, TINDERSTICKS, TOM VERLAINE and more. See our Release Calendar for more new releases like these.

Bonus Material

Noteworthy articles from Twangville and our friendly neighbors:

• Mayer’s Playlist for Aug/Sept 2008, Part 2 [Mayer]
• Careless Hearts – Heart’s Delight [Hickory Wind]
• ACL Fest Schedule?: Let’s Here It!!! [Kelly]
• Mayer’s Playlist for Aug/Sept 2008, Part 1 Video Companion [Mayer]
• Mayer’s Playlist for Aug/Sept 2008, Part 1 [Mayer]

Grab Bag

• FREE GIVEAWAY! I’m giving away a free mystery (Country) disc this week to one lucky winner as a way of saying thanks for being a part of Twangville. Simply comment on this post to be eligible. The winner will be contacted the following week. NOTE: You must have a US mailing address to win.

About the author:  Washington, D.C. area web designer by day. Certifiable music freak by night. Husband and father of two by the loving grace of God.

by Tom Osborne in News, Pop, Rock, Soul, Videos