The Black Keys return to their garage-rock roots with "Dropout Boogie," an album that finds Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney in a comfortable, yet potent, groove. It’s a collection of songs that feel both familiar and fresh, capturing the energy of their early work while benefiting from years of refined musicianship.
- "Dropout Boogie" was recorded in three sessions spread across 2021 and early 2022 at Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound studio in Nashville.
- The album features guest appearances from ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, Kings of Leon's Jared Followill and Matthew Followill, and Reignwolf.
- The album debuted at number 13 on the UK Albums Chart and number 68 on the US Billboard 200.
The Black Keys are a blues-rock duo from Akron, Ohio, formed in 2001. They are best known for their raw, guitar-driven sound and independent spirit. In 2022, they released "Dropout Boogie," their twelfth studio album, marking a return to their earlier blues-rock roots after more experimental work.
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