(El Camino) - The Black Keys.

 

Patrick and Dan have done it again with their newest album "El Camino". This album is all pump and gun action. The brother have gone from the soulful seeker in "Brothers" to a faster, louder, more rock & roll sound. A hard hitting powerhouse rhythm in songs such as "Gold On The Ceiling" and "Lonely Boy" certainly doesn't dissapoint. After winning a grammy award for the last album "Brothers" it's seems like a wonderful year for the guys and considering its only been such a short time since their previous album release, the momentum really rolled onto this album.
For example, the song "Little Black Submarines" takes a huge turn in the middle of the song to a much faster paced drive. Though it begins in such a light way. The noise that is given from this album reaches high with it's melodic choruses and excellent groove patterns.
Danger Mouse produced this album as well as the last 2 he produced. He never ceases to amaze with every project he gets his hands on. Most excellent. You can really move your legs in the song "Stop Stop" as Dan's voice creeps on and on. "Dead and Gone" starts out with a real upbeat pace and moves you into the song smoothly. Just such a feelful vibe is received in the lyrics "So long, why'd it take you so long.

This album is the whole package. The Black Keys have a huge drive of momentum in their way of doing things and I hope it just doesn't stop. Everyone has seen the hard work and drive Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach put into their albums.

While the album is not as dark and deep as the last few have been, the power and spirit are still there and it has produced a very well rounded album. With The Black Key already having such a large discography, noone will know if they'll stop for awhile after the success of this album. On the whole scale of everything I've listened too I would give this album a great

                                                                          8.5/10

The Black Keys have definitely brought out one of the best albums of 2011 and what a great time to do it right before the holidays. Great job guys.