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Breaking: Lake Mary Not Mysterious—Songwriter’s Smoky Swamps Debut
Songwriter Jimmy Buffett’s posthumous album *Smoky Swamps* debuts, reimagining his suave lounge-lizard persona amid Florida wetlands. Recorded in Lake Mary studios, it reunites collaborators after 11 years. Critics hail its atmospheric storytelling and nostalgic-yet-refreshed sound. The release marks Buffett’s first new material since *It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere*, reaffirming his legacy in tropical escapism and character-driven songcraft. Fans celebrate its return to form and emotional resonance.
By Alet Viegas·
The songwriter’s first album in 11 years transports his suave, smoky style and lounge-lizard character studies to the Florida swamps.