If you're a fan of The Black Keys, chances are the rowdy rock rebels left you scratching your head and wondering what had gone wrong with their latest album.
Garage rock anthems like Lonely Boy and Gold on the Ceiling from 2011's El Caminohad disappeared. So had low-slung thrillers Next Girl and Tighten Up, from 2010's Grammy-winning Brothers. Even more uplifting moments, like the falsetto kick ofEverlasting Light and Hell of a Season, had vanished.
Instead, the Ohio duo's aptly titled eighth album Turn Blue showcased a morose collection of songs that came with a mellow electronic blueprint expertly crafted by producer Brian Burton, aka DJ Dangermouse.
If you're looking for someone to blame, Dan Auerbach will wear it. The front man was going through a divorce at the time he and drummer Patrick Carney were in the studio - and he used his heartache as inspiration for Turn Blue's emotional themes.
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