EL CAMINO

Track Listing

1. Lonely Boy

2. Dead and Gone

3. Gold on the Ceiling

4. Little Black Submarines

5. Money Maker

6. Run Right Back

7. Sister

8. Hell of a Season

9. Stop Stop

10. Nova Baby

11. Mind Eraser

My Rating
8/10

Average Critic Rating
8.5/10

Overview
With ‘El Camino’, The Black Keys crank up the volume and deliver a blistering, high-energy record that blends Garage Rock grit with infectious melodic hooks. The album is a step into a rawer energy compared to its predecessor, with fuzzed-out guitar riffs, pounding rhythms, and a relentless sense of momentum, making it one of the duo’s most immediate and electrifying releases. There’s a playful, almost vintage Rock ‘n’ Roll swagger throughout, yet the production feels modern and punchy, keeping everything sharp and engaging. It’s a confident evolution of their sound - tight, dynamic, and packed with undeniable groove - yet still keeping in touch with their roots. This is a powerhouse album that proves simplicity and raw energy can still hit just as hard.

Recommended for start-up bands playing out of their garage looking for inspiration.

Featured Song
Gold on the Ceiling

Most Streamed
Lonely Boy

Least Streamed
Stop Stop

Underrated
Sister

TVV Top 3 Songs
Gold on the Ceiling | Little Black Submarines | Sister

Singles
Lonely Boy | Dead and Gone | Gold on the Ceiling | Little Black Submarines | Run Right Back

TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Money Maker | Sister | Mind Eraser

Listen to Again?
Yes

No-Skip Album?
No

Album Artwork Rating
7.5/10

The album is called ‘El Camino’… so what else would you have on the front cover? Obviously not an El Camino… For some reason, the name of the album doesn’t match the car - maybe it’s irony - but nevertheless, the album cover is cool and gritty, perfectly matching the Garage Rock vibe.

Genre
Garage Rock

RL
Nonesuch Records 

Recording Studio
Easy Eye Sound Studios II (Nashville, Tennessee)

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