Gotta hand it to Vince Anthony. When every other swamp pop papa regurgitates classic fodder from every crossover genre imaginable into the cannon of swamp pop, the Morgan City crooner writes the lion’s share of his material, plays every instrument and records it all in his home studio. What’s really striking here is how tuneful and memorable his songs are, despite the heavily synthesized arrangements and reverbed vocals. Occasionally it’s corny, like the faux Frenchy ooh-la-lahs of “Dream Baby.” Other times it’s questionable, like the woman-beating-atonement theme of “Jailbird,” the Smiley Lewis hit that doesn’t really fit today’s climate. (Anthony’s treatment of Lewis’ “Someday” fares much better as it oozes in timeless sentiment.) Regardless, Anthony nails the swamp pop sentiment track after track whether it’s leaving the door open, “Just Because I Care,” failed love pleas, “My Bayou Baby,” or the brisk, triplet-strolling “Promise Me One Thing” that’s drenched in dreaminess. Like compadres Don Rich, Wayne Foret and the Foret Tradition, Anthony’s blood bleeds swamp pop, even when dealing Louisiana-style country (“Statue of A Fool”). His stuff is so good that next time a professional mixing job should be utilized for keener sound quality. Now, that would be killer.