El Camino is the band's seventh album after their tremendously popular album, Brothers, which won them three Grammys in 2010. The band teamed up again with producer Danger Mouse - you may remember him as the guy who wasn't Cee Lo Green in the band Gnarls Barkley - after a successful collaboration on their 2008 album Attack & Release. Overall, I would suggest this band for anyone who likes blues-rock music and sick guitar riffs.
Keeping up with the trend of digital music releases, the band leaked five songs off the album including their first single "Lonely Boy." I posted the music video for "Lonely Boy" back in October; it's worth a watch if only to witness the sweet dance moves.
I'm a new fan of The Black Keys but I'm eager to hear more after listening to El Camino in its entirety. I already have Brothers downloaded and I'm excited to hear what rocketed this band to the mainstream.
Here are some noteworthy songs off the album:
1. Dead And Gone: This song keeps getting stuck in my head. The music and the harmonies are amazing.
2. Gold on The Ceiling: The guitar is incredible in this song. Not to mention the overall production of the song is fantastic (kudos Danger Mouse).
3. Little Black Submarines: A song that is heartfelt and soulful at the beginning and then progresses into a fast-paced guitar showcase reminiscent of Led Zeppelin.
4. Run Right Back: The lyrics are about a person you can't seem to keep away from ("She's the worst thing I've been addicted to"). The chorus is catchy and the beat is infectious. A song that I think should be the next single on the album.
5. Sister: Reminds me of The Rolling Stones with a mix of funk, rock, and the higher pitched singing.
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