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Swamp Music Vol. 5: Krazy Kats - Louisiana Swamp Pop & Rock
US-0160
- Released: June 01, 1993
This is easily the most satisfying volume in the Trikont Cajun and zydeco series for anybody interested in the roots of the music’s modern sound. Mostly recorded in the 60s’ with a couple of 70s’ numbers thrown in for measure, it contains 18 cuts, and there isn’t a dud in the bunch.
The well-known artists represented are Beausoleil, Johnnie Allan, and Belton Richard. But there are obscure finds here as well: there’s Cookie & the Cupcakes and their Cajun read of Mathilda, Rufus Jagneaux, and Doris Matte. The set kicks off with Allan doing a fine version of Chuck Berry’s The Promised Land, guitars are fiery and twanging all over the place, there’s nary an accordion anywhere. Its the rhythm section that makes Berry’s rock anthem into a Cajun stomp.
