C.C. Adcock - C.C. Adcock (1994)

"C.C. Adcock" (1994) is the self-titled debut studio album by American guitarist, singer, and songwriter C.C. Adcock. Released on the major label Island Records when the musician was just 22 years old, this release introduced the world to one of the most vibrant young defenders and modernizers of traditional South Louisiana roots genres.

The album was recorded primarily in the musician's hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana, at the renowned Dockside Studios, and mixed by Terry Manning at the iconic Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas. Produced by Tarka Cordell, under the supervision of his father, renowned producer Denny Cordell (Procol Harum, Joe Cocker).

Critics from Guitar Player and the Los Angeles Times raved about the release, describing it as "an intoxicating swamp brew of viscous riffs wrapped in dense slapback echo, elusive tremolo, and other exotic sounds." Ed Cocke managed to recreate the spirit of old Louisiana juke joints, but imbued it with the density, sexiness, and garage drive of '90s alternative rock.

For the album, C.C. enlisted the old guard of the Louisiana scene, including legendary drummer Warren Storm and vocalist Tommy McLane (a duet on the final track).