El Camino
by The Black Keys
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: Dec 6, 2011
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
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  1. Austin Chronicle
    Jan 3, 2012
    40
    El Camino might be the weakest Black Keys album since 2006's Magic Potion, but the band certainly earned this celebratory joy ride.
  2. No Ripcord
    Dec 2, 2011
    50
    The Black Keys have created a record that they believe is how a rock'n'roll record should sound, but without soul or sex or genuine sweet emotion.
  3. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 29, 2011
    60
    In revving so hard, though, the Black Keys have perhaps left behind in the dust the subtleties that made Brothers such an intriguing ride.

Awards & Rankings

35
#35 Best Album of 2011
22
#22 Most Discussed Album of 2011
34
#34 Most Shared Album of 2011

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 284 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 264 out of 284
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 284
  3. Negative: 8 out of 284
  1. austinbond
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    Catchy and captivating; this is the best rock album of 2011 by far. The Black Keys have stepped into the space left by The White Stripes, andCatchy and captivating; this is the best rock album of 2011 by far. The Black Keys have stepped into the space left by The White Stripes, and established their role as the best blues/rock band out there at the moment.… Full Review »
  2. A7sus4
    Dec 7, 2011
    7
    This is a great album, but I think the tens are a bit much. The album goes by quickly, everything sounds generally great, the lyrics are okayThis is a great album, but I think the tens are a bit much. The album goes by quickly, everything sounds generally great, the lyrics are okay (nothing thought compelling), and the vocals are TBK standard. Great album, just not a ten. Sadly (looking down the road), I think TBK's are riding a wave of only somewhat justified hype in a misleading sea of musical garbage.… Full Review »
  3. 9zep_peppers
    Dec 7, 2011
    10
    Lots of good songs on here, they all kick ass in so many ways. This album proves that there is still good rock and roll out there. Thank youLots of good songs on here, they all kick ass in so many ways. This album proves that there is still good rock and roll out there. Thank you Black Keys for making awesome music, top 5 album of the year.… Full Review »
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