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Monday, April 1, 2024

Zydeco Force • Shaggy Dog Two-Step

Biography by Jason Ankeny
Originally formed in the spirit of the rural, old-time zydeco style, over time the Opelousas, Louisiana-based group Zydeco Force began moving towards a funkier, more bass-driven sound reflecting a wide range of influences. Upon debuting in 1988, Zydeco Force comprised bandleader Bobby "Mann" Robinson, vocalist/accordionist Jeffrey Broussard (the son of Lawtell Playboys frontman Delton Broussard), his brothers Herbert on rub board and Shelton on guitar, and drummer Raymond Thomas. Quickly their propulsive sound caught on with dancehall audiences throughout Louisiana and East Texas, and in 1990 they released their self-titled debut LP, followed a year later by The Sun's Going Down. After issuing 1992's Shaggy Dog Two-Step, Zydeco Force returned in 1994 with The Zydeco Push, with the title track spawning a lambada-like dance craze among fans. It's La-La Time followed in 1995.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/zydeco-force-mn0000191627#biography

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Biografía de Jason Ankeny
El grupo Zydeco Force, con sede en Opelousas (Luisiana), se formó originalmente con el espíritu del estilo zydeco rural de antaño, pero con el tiempo fue evolucionando hacia un sonido más funk y con más bajos, reflejo de una amplia gama de influencias. En su debut en 1988, Zydeco Force estaba formado por el líder del grupo, Bobby "Mann" Robinson, el vocalista y acordeonista Jeffrey Broussard (hijo del líder de Lawtell Playboys, Delton Broussard), sus hermanos Herbert (guitarra) y Shelton (guitarra), y el batería Raymond Thomas. Rápidamente, su sonido propulsivo caló en el público dancehall de Luisiana y el este de Texas, y en 1990 publicaron su primer LP homónimo, seguido un año más tarde por The Sun's Going Down. Tras publicar en 1992 Shaggy Dog Two-Step, Zydeco Force regresó en 1994 con The Zydeco Push, cuya canción principal provocó una moda de baile tipo lambada entre los fans. It's La-La Time le siguió en 1995.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/zydeco-force-mn0000191627#biography

Tracks:
1 - Double Clutching - 2:57
2 - I'm A Farmer - 4:09
3 - Forget About Me - 3:24
4 - Shaggy Dog Two-Step - 2:32
5 - Shake That Thang - 3:09
6 - T-Boy Broussard - 3:33
7 - Oh, My Lucille - 2:54
8 - You Worry Me - 2:54
9 - B-Flat - 3:34
10 - Making A Mess Tonight - 2:44
11 - I Don't Like It - 3:13
12 - Pop That Zydeco Coochie - 3:11
13 - Zydeco Extravaganza - 2:36
14 - Zydeco Run - 3:44
15 - For The Good Times - 3:56

Credits:
    Backing Vocals – Joely Bias
    Drums – Raymond Thomas (3)
    Guitar – Kent Pierrie August
    Vocals, Accordion – Jeffery Broussard
    Vocals, Bass – Robby Mann Robinson
    Vocals, Washboard [Scrub Board] – Herbert Broussard

Label:    Maison De Soul – 1045, Maison De Soul – MdS-1045
Country:    US
Released:
Genre:    Folk, World, & Country
Style:    Zydeco, Cajun
https://www.discogs.com/release/15722185-Zydeco-Force-Shaggy-Dog-Two-Step