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Critical Praise for "Step it Up"
"C.J. Chenier gives the bayou dance music a modern makover
with Step It Up. C.J. expands and carves out his own distinctive
brand of zydeco."
- Houston Chronicle
"C.J. Chenier lives up to the first family of Zydeco's
name with this rousing record, as good a party album as is likely
to appear anytime soon. Masterful."
- Chicago Sun-Times
"C.J. Chenier embodies the probable future of zydeco, stirring
contemporary influences like R&B, soul, and funk into his
spicy musical gumbo."
- Chicago Reader
"Chenier's knack for catchy tunes and driving grooves has
made him one of America's most recognizable zydeco stars. Step
It Up! is an infectious, guaranteed party starter."
- Chicago Tribune
"Chock full of hard-smacking conga beats and brick-thick
bass lines, Step It Up! stands tall. Chenier's hands glide effortlessly
up-and-down the accordion's black and whites as he sings that
zydeco is spreading all over the land like an uncontrollable
fever. Infectious and rollicking."
- Offbeat
"Chenier's molasses-streaked, soulful, bluesy voice has
contributed to a highly energized brand of zydeco. Step It Up!
is a mix of soul-drenched ballads and blistering romps."
- Minneapolis City Pages
"Aspirants to the zydeco throne vacated by Clifton Chenier's
death in 1987 are many but Clifton's son C.J. may well be the
true royal successor. On Step It Up!, he officiated with authority
on squeeze box, sings with indisputable conviction and writers
gladsome dance floor stomps. He lets the blues and funk rip
like a strong wind off the Gulf."
- Downbeat
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