Marc Broussard’s Chance Worth Taking puts his voice front and center in a way that feels both grounded and freshly charged, a 14-song set of original blues and soul that leans into everything he does best without sounding like a retread. On it, he’s teamed with Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, with additional production from Calvin Turner, and that combination gives the record a clear sense of purpose. It’s tight, focused, and built on feel.

Broussard has always had a knack for pulling classic R&B and Southern soul into the present tense, but here the execution feels especially dialed in. Bonamassa’s guitar shows up across most of the album, including several co-writes, adding bite and texture without crowding Broussard’s vocals. Smith and Turner help shape the arrangements, keeping the songs rooted in groove while letting them stretch just enough to breathe.

The early singles, “Going Home” and “Trying To Do Right,” built the anticipation. “Going Home” rides a steady groove with horns pushing it forward, while Bonamassa’s guitar lines cut through with just enough edge. Broussard meets it with that familiar mix of grit and control, selling the emotional weight without overselling it. “Trying To Do Right” leans into the album’s reflective side, keeping things direct and unforced.

The project marks Broussard’s first full collection of all-original blues and soul material, and it comes from what he describes as a burst of creativity that fell into place quickly. You can hear that immediacy in the performances.

That sense of experience goes back to Lafayette, Louisiana, where Broussard grew up surrounded by music. His father, a guitarist in the Boogie Kings, set the foundation early, and Broussard sharpened his instincts playing through the local scene before breaking out nationally with “Home” after signing to Island Records in his early 20s. Since then, he’s moved between major-label releases and independent projects, gradually settling into a lane that gives him more control over his sound.

Chance Worth Taking plays to Broussard’s strengths with purpose. The band stays tight, the arrangements are clear, and his voice carries the weight from start to finish. It’s a record that knows exactly where it’s coming from and leans into it with confidence.