I gave El Camino a 4. It's quite good, but it's also fairly forgettable. Like TC11 just said, it's pretty much a more mainstream Brothers.

That said, I freaking love Brothers so that's really not a bad thing for me.

The Black Keys have had "light" songs since their debut...

I ended up listening to most of the album today. Loved Little Black Submarine even though it sounded like an exact replica of the opening to Stairway.

Still, not really inspired to go through the whole album.

Well obviously you have heard better. You would have to be deaf not to.

4.3

The faux-vintage sound doesn't cover up that it's just a cheap pop record. Which tends to be the issue with most bands that opt for a vintage sound, they never can come close to their target original influences.

That said, this being popular is a step up from typical pop tripe.

"faux-vintage"??? They have an EP of Junior Kimbrough covers for chrissakes...

Ah, so a cover of a classic blues artist makes it the 'real thing'.

Thank you for informing me.

What would please you? If they recorded in an old rubber factory or something??? Geez, you're crazy!!!

I think he was talking about this album, fanboy. :D