I might be one of the few with mixed emotions about The Black Keys. On one hand I think it's great that there are refreshing new bands that decide to go back to blues roots and be successful doing it. Following The White Stripes but being a breath of fresh air is exciting. But on the other hand, I recognize that Patrick Carney isn't a very good drummer, and if you're going to follow in the footsteps of The White Stripes, it's best not to follow their blueprint for a drummer (I know he's not that bad). I think a good drummer is an integral concept to a blues band, and Carney doesn't really pull it off for me.
I'm going to see The Black Keys at a festival later this summer, and then I'll be able to tell whether they are good.
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