Considering this is the sixth volume in the Swamp Gold series (the first two made OffBeat’s “Essential 100” list), Jin might want to place future swamp pop anthologies in a new new series called, “Swamp Silver.” It’s not that they’ve begun to scrape the bottom of the barrel, it’s just there aren’t that many recognizable swamp pop hits left in their catalog, or available to lease, in order to reissue.

Volume 6 begins with a couple of rising swamp pop artists, Don Rich and Charo. Rich’s “Party Time” has quaint, Louisiana-slanted lyrics, but there’s too much going on and the song lacks the relaxed swamp pop approach. Likewise, Charo’s “Take Me In Your Arms” isn’t bad, but it sounds like something you’d hear on modern country radio. Of the familiar names, Rod Bernard, Johnnie Allan, the Boogie Kings, Lee Martin and Warren Storm deliver the goods just as you’d expect. Al Ferrier, otherwise known as a rockabilly demon, presents a nice slice of cozy south Louisiana with “Living A Lie.” Unfortunately, Charles Mann’s version of “Walk of Life” belongs on a “Bad Covers” anthology, not a swamp pop collection.

Of the lesser known artists, Prince Charles & the Rockin’ Kings’ “Cheryl Ann,” and Rockin’ Dave Allen’s cover of Earl King’s “Those Lonely, Lonely Feelings,” are outstanding examples of early swamp pop, spiced by beefy south Louisiana horn sections and triplet piano. A recent track, Li’l Alfred’s “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye” (originally recorded by New Orleans’ Danny White) is very much in the pocket and like classic vintage swamp pop, is powered by a stout horn section. The closer, Herbie Stutes’ “I Love My Saturday Night” is a disappointing ringer as it owes more to Cajun music that swamp pop.

Minor complaints aside, there’s plenty of music here that will get your feet in action. This CD came out of Ville Platte, so you know this is the real thing. If you’re a swamp pop man or woman, consider this one.