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2009 album from the veteran singer, songwriter, author and American icon. Produced by long-time Coral Reefers, Mike Utley and Mac McAnally, the record contains 12 great new songs that are excellent additions to his already respected catalog. Guest artists checking into Buffet Hotel include Sonny Landreth, Jake Shimabukuro, Cedric Burnside, Steve Lightnin' Malcolm and Toumani Diabate. The package also includes a 24-page booklet printed on recycled paper. Mailboat

User Reviews about Buffet Hotel

Jimmy's singin' in french again. Oooohh La La! This is a must have for any fan. Love the variety and genuine true to himself lyrics! -- Oh Yeahhhhhhh!

Now well into his 6th decade on the planet Jimmy Buffett can still fill football stadiums with his laid back blend of rock, folk, country and Caribbean soul. Buffett's previous album to this one was chock full of covers with only four original songs on the disc. On "Hotel" Buffett wrote or co-wrote all but a few tracks and has produced a really nice album that should please fans of his many musical incarnations over the years. Buffett's more recent efforts always have seemed to contain at least one or two total dud songs, but there are not really any complete throwaways on this one. There are some missteps here and there, like Jimmy trying to rap on "Turn Up The Heat And Pass The Rosé" and the rather deliberately concert friendly songs like "Big Top" and "Summerzcool", but these are all still decent tunes. The last 3rd of the album is where things really take off. The surf rock tune "Surfing In A Hurricane" is probably a lot of fun live. The title track is a long one and one of the album's highlights. It could have fit right in on the "Far Side Of The World" album, and lends a satisfying left turn here. The album closer "A Lot To Drink About" is classic Buffett humor and really should be a hit record. It is fun, but at the same time topical and is a great example of what Buffett has always done best. Overall "Buffett Hotel" is a very nice album and should be pleasing to parrotheads. Jimmy still has it after all these years and remains a more than capable songwriter who continues to put out quality music. -- Jimmy Buffett - The Hotel Is Open

I have pretty much ever album Jimmy ever cut and this is by far one of my favorites. I never get tired of the personality and soul that Jimmy puts in his music and this album is just filled to the gills with it. Highly recommended people. If you love Jimmy new or old, you'll love this album. -- One of my favorites