The Black Keys
You ever have one of those bands that you keep thinking "I should check them out," but for some reason you never do? For me, that was The Black Keys. A couple friends with similar taste in music recommended them, I liked the few songs I had heard, and they kept popping up on my iTunes Genius. But every time I went to the music store (I'm old-school, I still buy CD's.) I would end up getting other stuff. A couple weeks ago, I was out spending too much money on music (again) and I finally picked up their new album, Brothers.
I think I'm in love.
It reminds me of a lot of the stuff I love from the 70's, but it's got better groove. And it's deliciously bluesy. The music is fun and it makes you want to dance, but doesn't lack substance. Lyrically, The Black Keys don't really hit me like some other bands do, but that's not to say the lyrics are bad. I just don't relate. At the moment, my favorite track is Ten Cent Pistol. Tighten Up is the first single being released from the album, and I love the video for it.
Soon to come...
So, if you haven't heard, it's summer. Which means concerts! There are tons of shows I want to catch this summer, but time and funds are putting a damper on my plans (Ya know, Aubrey's Concert Fund is always taking donations.;)). I will be seeing Kings of Leon in just over a week, and Sick Puppies in August, possibly Mile High music festival, and Blue October in October (I guess that's after summer...). Expect full reviews for all of the above.
