It sounds like a humid night in a Mississippi juke joint where the band never wants to stop playing.
A warm, hypnotic immersion into the deep-groove traditions of the Mississippi Delta.
Delta Kream is the tenth studio album by The Black Keys, representing a full-circle return to the North Mississippi hill country blues that inspired their formation. Recorded in just two afternoons at Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound studio in Nashville, the album was a spontaneous session following the 'Let's Rock' tour. Unlike their more produced efforts, this record features no rehearsals and little planning, aiming to capture the raw, hypnotic essence of the genre. The inclusion of guitarist Kenny Brown and bassist Eric Deaton is significant, as both were longtime collaborators of blues legends R.L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough. This connection lends the album a historical weight, effectively making it a tribute to the mentors who shaped the duo's DNA. Critics, including those from AllMusic, praised the album for its authenticity and the chemistry of the ensemble, noting it as one of the band's most vital and unforced releases in years. It stands as a masterclass in the 'hill country' style, characterized by steady, driving rhythms and circular, modal guitar riffs.
Put this on for
Ice clinking in a glass of bourbon as the sun dips below the porch railDust motes dancing in the headlights of a truck on a gravel backroadLate night humidity sticking to your skin while the ceiling fan humsTapping a boot against a worn floorboard in a room smelling of old woodWindows down on a humid afternoon where the air feels like a blanketQuiet conversation in a kitchen after the party has mostly cleared out
Moments worth waiting for
The hypnotic, circular guitar riff on Crawling Kingsnake that feels like it could loop for eternity.
The sudden, high-register vocal break in Going Down South that cuts through the thick, swampy groove.
The loose, telepathic interplay between the band and Kenny Brown on Do the Romp, capturing a raw session energy.
Sounds like
2021s production with a timeless soul
Sits beside
A Ass Pocket of Whiskey - R.L. Burnside, All Night Long - Junior Kimbrough, The Big Come Up - The Black Keys, Deep Blues - Various Artists
Lyrical territory
storytelling, nostalgia, love_lost
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Delta Kream · vs · The Black Keys
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Medium Energy
Energy · ↓ −14% less than usual
On this album, medium energy sits about 14% less prominent than across the rest of the artist's catalogue.
