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Lacher Prise (Lp)

Michael Doucet

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Format: CD

Cat No: COM47402

Format Details: Lp

Release Date:  14 February 2020

Label:  Compass

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  766397474021

Genres:  Americana  Cajun  

Release Date:  14 February 2020

Label:  Compass

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  766397474311

Genres:  Americana  Cajun  

  • Description

    "one of the leading figures in American traditional folk music…" - LA Times

    "an American national treasure" - Sarah Zupko, PopMatters

    Michael Doucet the GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, artist, founder of BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, and Cajun legend crafts the quintessential Louisiana soundtrack to a good time on his new solo album, LÂCHER PRISE. Joined by Sarah Quintana [vocals, guitar], Chad Viator [guitar], Chris French [bass], and Jim Kolacek [drums], he stirs up a sweet and simmering brew of Acadian tradition, swamp soul, and infectious grooves.

    "In French, Lâcher Prise means 'let go'," Doucet explains. "It's also a Buddhist term. When it came to making this music, it was just total freedom. The new songs were different from what I typically do, so we formed a group of great people and musicians. I've reached a point in my life and career where I can do whatever the hell I want to do. There's freedom for everybody because of the mutual respect though." Doucet describes the album's music as "Les îles Français Zarico", a description that takes into account an eclectic mix of styles including New Orleans rhythm & blues and Southwest Louisiana rock 'n roll, as well as his own interpretations of zydeco and Cajun, infused with the intoxicating rhythms of the French Caribbean.

    The new band, now known as Michael Doucet avec Lâcher Prise, recorded the ten songs comprising the debut in just three days at Dockside in Maurice, Louisiana, a hallowed studio that has hosted everyone from Dr. John to Allen Toussaint, and Rod Stewart to Arcade Fire. The triumvirate of Doucet, Viator, and Compass Records co-founder Garry West produced, and friends including Sarah Dugas (The Duhks), Reese Wynans (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Bonamassa), and Jim Hoke (NRBQ) lent their respective talents to the end result.

    Description

    "one of the leading figures in American traditional folk music…" - LA Times

    "an American national treasure" - Sarah Zupko, PopMatters

    Michael Doucet the GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, artist, founder of BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, and Cajun legend crafts the quintessential Louisiana soundtrack to a good time on his new solo album, LÂCHER PRISE. Joined by Sarah Quintana [vocals, guitar], Chad Viator [guitar], Chris French [bass], and Jim Kolacek [drums], he stirs up a sweet and simmering brew of Acadian tradition, swamp soul, and infectious grooves.

    "In French, Lâcher Prise means 'let go'," Doucet explains. "It's also a Buddhist term. When it came to making this music, it was just total freedom. The new songs were different from what I typically do, so we formed a group of great people and musicians. I've reached a point in my life and career where I can do whatever the hell I want to do. There's freedom for everybody because of the mutual respect though." Doucet describes the album's music as "Les îles Français Zarico", a description that takes into account an eclectic mix of styles including New Orleans rhythm & blues and Southwest Louisiana rock 'n roll, as well as his own interpretations of zydeco and Cajun, infused with the intoxicating rhythms of the French Caribbean.

    The new band, now known as Michael Doucet avec Lâcher Prise, recorded the ten songs comprising the debut in just three days at Dockside in Maurice, Louisiana, a hallowed studio that has hosted everyone from Dr. John to Allen Toussaint, and Rod Stewart to Arcade Fire. The triumvirate of Doucet, Viator, and Compass Records co-founder Garry West produced, and friends including Sarah Dugas (The Duhks), Reese Wynans (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Bonamassa), and Jim Hoke (NRBQ) lent their respective talents to the end result.

    Includes download card.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Water, Water
      • 2. Lula, Lula Don't You Go To Bingo
      • 3. Dites Moi Pas
      • 4. Walking On A Mardi Gras Day
      • 5. Abandone
      • 6. Bad Woman
      • 7. Marie Catin
      • 8. He's Got All The Whiskey
      • 9. Chere Emelie
      • 10. Cajun Gypsy
      • 11. Lula, Lula Don't You Go To Bingo (Deluxe Edition Cd Only Track)

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Water
      • 2. Water
      • 3. Lula
      • 4. Lula Don't You Go To Bingo
      • 5. Dites Moi Pas

      Side 2

      • 1. Walking On A Mardi Gras Day
      • 2. Abandone
      • 3. Bad Woman
      • 4. Marie Catin
      • 5. He's Got All The Whiskey
      • . Chere Emelie