El Camino review by Axel Lecastor

The Black Keys are one of those bands that everybody loves, but not for the same reasons. Let’s face it, they’re the only good thing that ever came from Ohio. For some, it’s the original, blues-like Thickfreakness; for others, it’s the more modern, indie rock Brothers - they’ve managed to master every style they’ve tried. Where Brothers failed, El Camino prevails. It is by far their most “rock and a roll” album, mixing Carney’s simplistic but perfectly synchronized drum beats to Auerbach’s energetic and haunting voice, brilliantly covered by some fabulous guitar riffs- they’ve got it all. “Lonely Boy” (and its genius video), “Sister” are pure smash hits, as much by the fact that they scream for you to swing those hips, babe, then by their crazy-stupid lyrics. The lyrics are to be honest just hilariously sexist. Now ladies, you might not agree ("Well she's a special thing/ She doesn't read too much, oh”) but come on... the guy has a nice beard.

 

Buy this - “Stop Stop”