I’m not usually a fan of lo-fi music, but these guys seem to give me that itch I need to scratch. This album came out in 2019 after a five year gap. Again, it’s just the duo of Dan Auerbach and Pat Carney. The album contains 12 songs, nothing longer than 3.57 – that’s short and snappy and to the point.
I’m a huge fan of the blues, and this album is a groovy blues delight and is a superb record – plus I think it’s the best they have done. Quite a liberal use of the fuzz box – as you would expect – and it’s no coincidence that every man and his dog have done the same since the band became successful. It’s really tough to pick a favourite track as they are all quite different. I love the change in vibe from song to song, but if I’m pushed it would have to be Fire Walk With Me as I love the swing and groove, plus the Roy Orbison style vocals are just epic. A really cool band that make great records.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
