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This Chenier cat is the son of the late Clifton Chenier, who was known as the King of Zydeco. I think C.J. deserves to have the crown passed to his head. He definitely makes it look easy. Of course, you have to enjoy accordion-based blues-funk, but if you do, this is as fine an example of it as you can get. Chenier's growly vocals and rollicking accordion keep your toes tapping. The original and cover songs blend seamlessly and have the immediate, electric feel of live in the studio records. Favorite tracks: "Ridin' With Uncle Cleveland," the Tom Waits cover "Clap Hands," "Paper in My Shoe," Curtis Mayfield's "We Gotta Have Peace."
