Marc Broussard: Momentary Setback
When Marc Broussard sings, you may feel like you�re listening to someone who�s a 20- or 30-year recording veteran. With a soulful, mature voice that could be heard from here to China on a clear day, and the ability to craft addictive pop/rock songs, you�d have a hard time believing this Louisiana native is only 21. Not only that, but there�s an R&B flavor to Broussard�s debut, Momentary Setback, that makes him as unique as he is amazing.
�The Wanderer� is a lot like Edwin McCain, and has a ready for radio quality about it. �Just Like That� and �Blue Jeans� show off that voice I was talking about -- and both are so catchy rhythmically that if you�re any kind of music lover you�ll be cranking it up in your car and playing air guitar. �French Caf� is the only track Broussard didn�t write himself, but is a beautiful bluesy ballad delivered with precision. �Gotta Be More� has a timeless quality about it and �My God� is a reflective bluesy track. But by far the best song lyrically is �Jeremiah�s Prayer,� obviously written for the passing of a loved one: May the mountains rise to meet you/May the skies open wide/Know that in my heart my friend/You will always be alive.
Okay, so by now you know I like this record. Fact is, I haven�t heard a debut like this from anyone in a long time, maybe ever. It�s masterfully produced (by industry veteran Marshall Altman) with lots of variety, and is so full of raw emotion that you can�t help but say, �holy crap, where did this kid COME from?� His voice is just icing on the cake, and that�s really saying something. So if you love good music like I do, take a listen to Marc Broussard -- you might just hear a legend in the making.
4.5 out of 5 Stars
Mike Farley/May 01, 2003
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