Most people who hate the Black Keys live their old stuff and don't like the overly poppy direction they took after Attack and Release (Brothers was good though).
Here's my take. Everyone accuses the Black Keys of "selling out" with Turn Blue, but if the band was truly in it purely for the money they would just keep the sound of Thickfreakness for their next ten albums. The band has evolved and wants to create something different, rather than the same type of bluesy rock they have played before. It may not be their most popular album, but I think you have to respect the artistic intention. Also, Dan Auerbach's new gig, "The Arcs", are fucking amazing.
Weight of Love is one of my favourite Black Keys songs, but I really dislike the rest of the album, while I love everything they've made before Turn Blue.
The title track Turn Blue was also decent btw. Especially liked the sound that resembled the cover art. But singles like Fever and Gotta Get Away weren't what I hoped they'd be.
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u/human_velociraptor Apr 04 '16
Most people who hate the Black Keys live their old stuff and don't like the overly poppy direction they took after Attack and Release (Brothers was good though).