The Black Keys – Turn Blue

Dramatic, cinematic and even a touch psychedelic, Turn Blue is the culmination of the Keys’ journey so far and their strongest, most satisfying album to date. From the haunting opener The Weight Of Love to the seductive title track and the very catchy Fever, Turn Blue is the mark of a band in top form. The album will appeal to anyone into garage rock or blues – but the hook-laden melodies and electronic tinges lend the record an even wider appeal while also ensuring an idiosyncratic sound. Complex and compelling, Turn Blue is a grower that only improves with repeated listens. (PH)

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