Gumbeaux Rouge - Stirrin It Up

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Review by La Panadería de Chueca

Stirrin’ It Up by Gumbeaux Rouge: A Cajun Kick in the Ears You Won’t Forget Alright, let’s get this straight—Gumbeaux Rouge isn’t here to mess around. Their 2008 album Stirrin’ It Up is like a spicy gumbo of Pop/Rock, Folk, Zydeco, and just enough Cajun grit to make you wanna stomp your boots through the floorboards. Released under Jim Records (because who needs fancy labels when you’ve got soul?), this thing hits hard and doesn’t apologize for it. Now, full disclosure—I’m not about to sit here and pretend every track on this sucker blew my mind. But two songs? Oh yeah, they stuck with me like rice on red beans. First up, “Every Thing’s Falling Into Place.” This tune slaps harder than a crawfish boil paddle. The groove grabs you by the collar and says, “Hey buddy, pay attention!” It’s got that perfect mix of swampy swagger and radio-ready polish. You can tell these guys know how to craft a hook without losing their roots. And man, does it work. I caught myself humming it while stuck in traffic last week, which tells you something. If a song can survive rush hour rage, it’s golden. Then there’s “Move It On Over,” a cover so good it makes you rethink why anyone else ever bothered trying. George Thorogood did it justice back in the day, sure, but Gumbeaux Rouge takes it to another level. They strip it down, add some accordion fire, and turn it into a barn-burning anthem that feels like Saturday night at a Louisiana juke joint. By the second chorus, you’re either dancing or dead inside. But here’s the kicker—the rest of the album ain’t half bad either. Tracks like “That Look On Your Face” and “I Just Had To Try” keep the energy cranked high, even if they don’t quite hit the same highs as the standouts. There’s no filler, though; every cut brings its own flavor to the table. Even the slower numbers have a raw honesty that keeps things interesting. Here’s the deal—Stirrin’ It Up isn’t gonna change your life or anything. But damn if it doesn’t remind you what real music sounds like. No auto-tune nonsense, no overproduced beats—just pure, unfiltered fun. Listening to this record feels like hanging out with old friends who don’t give a rat’s ass what anyone thinks. They’re just here to play loud, drink cold beer, and maybe start a little trouble along the way. So go ahead, crank this one up the next time you need a break from whatever crap modern playlists are shoving down your throat. And hey, if you find yourself tapping your foot or singing off-key at the top of your lungs, don’t say I didn’t warn ya. Now excuse me while I go hunt down where I left my accordion…

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
One Woman
I've Done It Again02:28
I Just Had To Try
The Chair
Mama Mama Mama
I've Done It Again
Time And Time Again
All You Ever Do
Every Thing's Falling Into Place
Live A Little
Live a Little03:22
It's All Over Now04:29
Every Thing's Falling into Place04:09
I'm Not a Fool03:14
It's All Over Now
Time and Time Again03:22
Domino
So Much More
Move It On Over
That Look on Your Face02:22
I'm Not A Fool
That Look On Your Face
I Just Had to Try03:24
Move It on Over02:19

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Catalog Numbers

9089

Labels

Jim

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Formats

CD

Notes

Swamp Pop Music

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Barcode: 046346908921

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Stirrin It Up* by Gumbeaux Rouge is like a musical gumbo. It blends genres like Pop/Rock, Folk, and even Cajun/Zydeco, creating a sound that’s uniquely American. Released in 2008 in the U.S., it’s packed with tracks that feel both familiar and fresh. Interesting quirk? The album includes two versions of some songs—like "I Just Had to Try" and "Live A Little"—giving listeners a chance to hear the same tune with different vibes. It’s like they couldn’t decide which take was better, so they just gave us both!