Keep Coming Back
Marc Broussard · 2008
47 min · 13 tracks · soul
A soulful blend of heartfelt lyrics and rich melodies that evoke a sense of longing and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Keep Coming Back — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of persistence and heartbreak, showcasing Broussard's vocal range and emotional delivery.
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Power's in the People — An empowering anthem, this track highlights social justice issues while blending soulful instrumentation with passionate vocals, making it a standout piece on the album.
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Real Good Thing — This upbeat song contrasts the more somber tracks with its infectious melody and positive lyrics about finding love and happiness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and vocal performances but lacks a fully cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the soulful quality of the melodies.
- The closing track features an extended instrumental outro that contrasts with the lyrical focus of earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt melodies for late nights
- reflective moments of longing
- soothing background for winding down
- easygoing tracks for casual listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Keep Coming Back is Marc Broussard's third studio album, following his 2004 breakthrough record Carencro. At this point, Broussard was establishing himself as a significant voice in contemporary soul music, building on his earlier successes while experimenting with deeper emotional themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Legend· Leon Bridges· Anderson .Paak
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Keep Coming Back 3:34
- 2 Hard Knocks 3:55
- 3 Real Good Thing 3:52
- 4 Why Should She Wait 3:32
- 5 Power's in the People 5:50
- 6 Evil Things 4:04
- 7 When It's Good 4:12
- 8 Man for Life 3:27
- 9 Another Night Alone 3:53
- 10 Saying I Love You 3:49
- 11 Going Home 3:42
- 59 [silence] 0:04
- 60 Evangeline Rose 3:07
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