Marc Broussard S.O.S. IV: Blues for Your Soul 180g LP

Long hailed as a powerhouse vocalist and king of Bayou Soul, Marc Broussard is altering his iconic recipe of classic soul, R&B and blues with the help of renowned blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa. Broussard's 2023 album S.O.S. 4: Blues for Your Soul is a stunning collection of blues and soul classics plus one original song produced by Bonamassa, who contributes mesmerizing guitar solos on four tracks, alongside longtime collaborator Josh Smith. S.O.S 4: Blues for Your Soul is the latest entry in Broussard's ongoing philanthropic album series available via Bonamassa's own Keeping the Blues Alive Records.

On the track "That's What Love Will Make You Do," a riveting take of the Little Milton classic, Broussard's dynamic, soulful vocals, combined with Bonamassa's unmatched fretwork, deliver a knockout fusion of retro soul and modern blues. "Tackling Little Milton was a daunting task," Broussard admits. "He had an epic voice that was intimidating to attempt. I only hope I did him justice. I didn't want to overdo it, but we wanted to put our stamp where it needed to be. I'm so glad we did."

"That's What Love Will Make You Do" keenly exemplifies the roots music fireworks that the burning teamwork of Broussard-Bonamassa creates on S.O.S. 4: Blues for Your Soul, which quite possibly is Broussard's best album to date. Each of the twelve tracks speak to the deepest part of the soul, whether it's Son House's "Empire State Express," Johnny "Guitar" Watson's "Cuttin' In," Bobby Blue Bland's "I've Got to Use My Imagination" to Howlin' Wolf's "I Asked for Water" and the sole Broussard original, co-written with Josh Smith and Calvin Turner, "When Will I Let Her Go." S.O.S. 4: Blues for Your Soul is a remarkable achievement and provides a captivating showcase for Broussard's muscular and passionate singing.

For Marc Broussard, this album is another soul-stirring adventure into the music he's always admired. "Blues is something in my wheelhouse," he says, "But it's not really my field of expertise." But when he decided blues would make up a big part of the new addition to the S.O.S. series, he knew whom to ask for assistance: Joe Bonamassa. "I couldn't think of a better person than him. I reached out directly to Joe, and he jumped at it. It was just that easy. It's a real complementary relationship, that's for sure," he says. "We got into the studio, and it worked immediately."

Produced by Bonamassa and Josh Smith, Marc Broussard has achieved something that has all the elements of a classic album, one that arrives with a knockout punch and will likely grow even more luminous over the years. With special guests like Bonamassa, Smith, Roddie Romero, Bobby Junior, JJ Grey, Eric Krasno, and old pal Calvin Turner, it is a real-life gathering of an esteemed musical tribe.

Created with an idea for raising funds to help the United States' underprivileged youth, S.O.S. 4: Blues for Your Soul delivers great music for a great cause. Thanks to the generosity of Marc Broussard, a significant portion of proceeds from this Save Our Soul album will be donated to the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation for the purpose of supporting youth rehabilitation through music. This includes a partnership with Guitars Over Guns, a Miami-based nonprofit which offers students from the most vulnerable communities a powerful combination of music education and mentorship.

"I'm really proud of all the S.O.S. albums," Broussard states. "But this one in particular seems really fantastic because we have some extra strength with my pal Joe Bonamassa. His stepping in by producing, playing on the record plus releasing it on his label is truly a gift. And Joe completely understood the charitable aspect of the album."

With help from so many talented friends, this is blues that arrives right on time and is guaranteed to take the soul on a new excursion.