5 on a scale of 10 maybe, and even then that is a little generous.

I give the song writing a 1 and a bonus point for a cool sounding production and presentation. 2.

Judging by what some of you guys are saying, this album isn't really worth me checking out, is it?

Don't think I would ever recommend just not checking out an album... give it a listen and see what you think. At a minimum there are a couple of songs worth your time.

Wait... so people have cooled on this or what? I still love it...

I think it will be a rather boring listen and would prefer to play any of their pre-Arrack & Release albums at this moment.

El Camino is nothing like the old stuff. It's a little hard to go from "The Big Come Up" and then to "El Camino". I still love some songs on there, cool beats and riffs. If you start with either album, good luck liking the second one.

This Album is the original Black Keys 2.0
 

Brothers is THE WORST Black Keys album of all time. they sold out and went to make money. i dont blame them. after 6 albums and no national recognition, please sell out and earn your money. but. El Camino goes right back to their rock n roll roots. its all rock. no crappy light songs. its not as edgy as Thickfreakness, but a bit heavier than Magic Potion. Really, every song on it is respectable and roots rock. Its basically as good or better than Rubber Factory.

Pretty sure most people say El Camino is a more mainstream Brothers...

Either way, The Black Keys were making enough money and had a massive fan base before. I don't think they are now "selling out" they are just making different music. And fair play to them.

Need to check this out. I've been slow getting around to it but I love The Black Keys.