C.J. Chenier - Hot Rod

On his third album after taking over his father's band, and his first on Slash, C.j. Chenier lets loose with a pile of zydeco. The majority of the songs are jumping little pieces, with a mishmash of zydeco, boogaloo, and R&B all rolled into one, though there are a few slower numbers, too. The album opens up with "I Feel Alright," a sax-driven R&B riffed song, and continues on with "Got My Eyes on You," in the same vein. With "It's a Shame," he slows down to a more sentimental tone, which in turn is broken by the funkiness of "Zydeco Express." "You're Still the King to Me" is a heartfelt tribute to C.j.'s father, the late Clifton Chenier. Read More