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After countless stateside and international tours, the Pine Leaf Boys realize that you never appreciate what you have until you leave home, hence the premise of the disc's title. Their Valcour Records debut and fifth disc overall is quite possibly the group's best musical export yet. The playing is razor sharp with a penchant for swinging madly ("Blues de Cajun") and rocking explosively ("Cajun from Church Point"). Occasionally, there's a respite courtesy of a glorious waltz. The three distinct vocalists--Courtney Granger, Drew Simon and Wilson Savoy--keep the proceedings fresh and make it difficult to identify a dominant voice.

Because the Pine Leaf Boys value their roots, it's only fitting that the group pays homage to the unsung heroes of the modern dancehall style. Many of the practitioners covered here are still active, including accordion powerhouse Jesse Lége who inspired them to record his "Je T'aime Toujours." Belton Richard's "What's the Matter with My...Read more