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Product Details:
Audio CD Release Date:
April 10, 2001
Studio:
Louisiana Red Hot
Number Of Discs:
1
Average Customer Rating:
based on 11 reviews
Track Listing:
1.
On and On
2.
Grand Chenier
3.
Vien Donc - Bluerunners, Huval, Adrian
4.
Cankton
5.
Le Grand Bleu
6.
Nonc Tete Dure
7.
Home
8.
Happy Rabbit - Bluerunners, Robin, Moise
9.
Tout Ca Qui Reste - Bluerunners, Huval, Adrian
10.
Attention
11.
Burn up the Night
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Snakes In The GrassNov 23, 2005 The Bluerunners have compiled a nice disc with "Le Grand Bleu." It melds roots rock and Cajun music to form a nice little mixture of Mellancamp meets Mamou. I'm especially fond of the title track, "Cankton," "Vien Donc" and "Home." Naysayers might say that they stray too far from Cajun formula on most of their songs, but I don't think that is what they are going for. Essentially, the Bluerunners are a rock band with heavy Cajun influence. There's nothing wrong with that. In fact, major Cajun acts of today such as Beausoleil and Zachary Richard have often mixed up genres to produce a uniquely Cajun sound. That's a great thing folks. They're holding on to the past but looking toward the future. And although the Bluerunners are heavier on the rock than they are on the Cajun, they've found a delicious little sound that'll make anybody hiss with joy.
Get this disc if you enjoy artists such as John Mellancamp, Zachary Richard or any roots rockers. You're sure to enjoy this one. Also, Cajun fans, put down that Wayne Toups CD(that isn't real Cajun music, anyway) and give this album a spin. It's really good.
2 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Good, yet just a little disappointed.Aug 31, 2001 Don't get me wrong, this is a good CD. I was just a little disappointed that practically the whole group has changed. I have their first CD and saw them live. I love that first album. This CD is also good to listen to, especially with the collaboration with Michael Doucet. If you are looking for a CD with hints of the traditional Zydeco mixed in with some more contemporary flavor, then you have found the right Jumbalaya with Le Grand Bleu.
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
ExcellentJun 15, 2001 Great,great record.... lyrically and musically. "Home" really hit close to home for me.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
ThinkinboutchewnowMay 31, 2001 Buy this record. Why? Because this is born-on-the-bayou music, except these guys are actually from the bayou. A combination of Uncle Tupelo meets Daniel Lanois meets Beausoleil, the Bluerunners bleed Tobasco sauce and connect to south Louisiana the way Lyle Lovett does to Texas or Blue Mountain does to Mississippi. If you're not from Cajun country, listen to "Cankton" and see why when people come here they usually never leave. Buy this record. Then buy the old ones. Then go see them live. Do it.
A Wonderful Collection of Songs...A Great Band!May 19, 2001 I absolutely love this band! They are a breath of fresh air that has come out of Louisiana. My favorite tracks are 1,3 and 9. The entire cd is a credit to great song-writing. It is a nice blend of french and english words and the accordian adds a perfect touch. This is a must get cd!
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