The Cajun soul of R&B recording artist Marc Broussard is mixed with a blend of American styles for his first full length album with Atlantic Records, “Keep Coming Back.” It is sure to stir the heart of its listeners and solidify Broussard’s role as a major player in contemporary music.

With “Keep Coming Back,” Broussard feels the high energy from his live performances is captured. An agreement was made with the band, plus Music City session veterans Tim Akers on keyboard and Gary Burnette on guitar, co-producers Justin Tocket and Calvin Turner to portray the on-stage atmosphere more than in any of his previous albums.

“What you hear on “Keep Coming Back” is actually what we played in real time. The musicians just play, and you can tell on the tape we were really having a good time out there,” Broussard said.

Recorded in just 11 days at Nashville’s historic Ocean Way Studio, the album has a free spirit feeling. Eight of the dozen tracks were first takes and done without rehearsal while still tightly woven together.

“They’re not only the best musicians I’ve ever worked with but also some of my dearest friends in the world,” Broussard said.

Listening to the title track, I could almost see the band partying. It evokes of a good time. More power comes from the musical arrangement than the lyrics.

It’s the more mild songs of the album’s second half in which Broussard sings straight from the heart that I enjoyed most. Despite the title of “Evil Things,” it’s a very soft and pleasant sound which is shared by “Another Night Alone.”

The vocal talents are doubled on two tracks as Broussard is joined by Sara Bareilles for the ballad “Why Should She Wait?” She is best known for the hit single, “Love Song,” and their voices blend perfectly together.

The country voice of LeAnn Rimes meets the blues in “When It’s Good,” another vocal highlight. It’s a returned favor as Broussard served as co-writer and vocal partner on “Nothing Wrong” from her top 5-charting 2007 album, “Family.”

Music runs through the blood in Broussard’s veins as the son of Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard. Audiences first took notice of his talent while performing “Johnny B. Goode” onstage at five years old with his father’s band.

In 2002, Broussard independently released his first album, “Momentary Setback,” at the age of twenty, and began to gain attention all around the world with “Carencro” (2004) and touring with like-minded musicians such as Dave Matthews Band, Willie Nelson and Maroon 5.

The critically acclaimed “S.O.S.: Save Our Soul” was released in 2007, on which he covered soul classics originally recorded by Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding and other members of R&B royalty.

Earlier this year, Broussard made his Atlantic label debut with the five track “Must Be The Water,” the title track of which served as the theme for the 2008 NBA All–Star game. He performed on the court during halftime.

Though Broussard has already enjoyed success he is looking forward to reaching the next level through his latest work. “‘Keep Coming Back’ is me writing what I want to write at this moment in time, and I’m very content to do this at Atlantic Records, where the tradition for real music is so strong,” Broussard said.

“Keep Coming Back” will arrive in stores and all digital retailers on September 16 and Broussard will be performing live on September 23 at the 20th Century Theatre in Cincinnati.

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