The Black Keys - El Camino

Pitchfork“Seedy, escapist camp, crass but expert, so expert...” The riffs are glam-nasty, the lyrics sublimely knuckleheaded, the basslines nimble and bombastic, the mood frivolous and fun and unabashedly corny...

The Independent“The most powerful, compelling rock album of the year...” There's an urgency and drive about these tracks that's simply exhilarating, right from the weirdly engaging de-tuned guitar figure that heralds the irresistible "Lonely Boy"...

The Telegraph“A rambunctious rock-and-roll album...” Each track has a timeless quality, as suited to a Seventies mid-west saloon as a students’ indie disco...

BBC“You wonder if this is an album or an all-you-can-eat Americana buffet...” Their appeal is less in fresh sounds as fresh composites of old ones, wrapped around classically dusty tales of errant womenfolk and addiction to love...

Spin“A catchier, glitzier, ballsier BKs...” Each track here is modded with classic cock-rock sonic tchotchkes: handclaps, talk-box guitar breaks, rainbow keyboards. The overall effect is something akin to ZZ Top with glitter in their beards. Which is to say: great....

The Observer“Fast and fun, but also somewhat undemanding...” Tracks such as "Stop Stop" reinforce the impression of a punchy, danceable record built for good times...