Review: El Camino
3 stars.
The Black Keys’ seventh and latest studio album, “El Camino,” lives up to its title. Translated into English, “el camino” means “the journey,” and this album certainly shows the journey that this duo has made since the first album, “The Big Come Up.” With its quick tempo, intense drumbeat and raw guitar rhythm, the album’s first single, “Lonely Boy,” captures the attention of both those who are new to the Black Keys and longtime fans alike. Heartfelt lyrics in “Lonely Boy” such as “So you tore my heart out, and I don’t mind bleeding. Any old time to keep me waiting…I’m a lonely boy. I got a love that keeps me waiting” make the song sincere and prompts listeners also to give the rest of the album a try. While still remaining true to its rock roots, “El Camino” takes modern rock to a higher level that has more mass appeal. The songs are a mixture of chaotic rock and honest lyrics that can be enjoyed even by those who are not fans of traditional rock music.
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