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Universal acclaim- based on 284 Ratings
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Positive: 264 out of 284
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Mixed: 12 out of 284
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Negative: 8 out of 284
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Feb 4, 2021El Camino features a lot of great single hits but the overall experience falls apart in the second half of the album, which absolutely pales in comparison to the first half. Its parts are better than the sum.
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May 1, 2016I just came here to give my score and say that they're fuc*ing awesome and that "Little Black Submarine" is a masterpiece (also one of the most original sound a band could have)
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Mar 11, 2015
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Sep 27, 2014I am not exaggerating, El Camino is literally one of the greatest rock albums to ever be created. Every single track takes you off to some indescribably happy place. El Camino is the definition of rock.
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Jul 24, 2014
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Jun 7, 2014Good old rock 'n' roll. Some catchy tracks in here, particularly "Lonely Boy", "Gold on the Ceiling", and "Mind Eraser". The music is mostly great, the lyrics are okay, and the vocals are what you'd expect from The Black Keys.
While i enjoyed it, i believe the 10s in the reviews here are a bit much. it's no masterpiece. -
Jun 1, 2014No matter what happens, nobody will ever deny that this indeed deserves to be hailed the best album of the year in the Grammys. Because, simply because, it is.
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Dec 9, 2013This album has a different sound and that's interesting. The Black Keys had a good work again. Little Black Submarines took first place at my favourite song list of 2012. I hope they'll give us another fascinating album.
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May 3, 2013El Camino was an exceptional album. The energy throughout the songs was highly energetic and kept my interest during the whole album. Lonely Boy is an outstanding opener and I felt that Gold on the ceiling was a focal point that encompassed the classic Black Keys vibes. Overall, El Camino was a fantastic album that really grows on the listener.
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Apr 8, 2013
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Feb 19, 2013One of the best Blues-Rock albums ever written. Funky, emotional songs make this album to the greatest album this year. There are some songs too similar to each other but it is not that a big of deal. A must buy (only 8$)!.
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Feb 6, 2013It's not Brothers, but it's still great. It's just raw rock and roll power, and we expect nothing less. Certainly worth a listen, one of 2011's best albums.
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Dec 29, 2012Gold on the Ceiling. Lonely Boy. Stop Stop. Mind Eraser. Little Black Submarines. All great songs. All unique and captivating, catchy and and brilliant. I'm yet to find a better Black Keys album. This was outstanding.
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Dec 3, 2012Interesting and unique, especially since there is only two guys in the band. They have the title of best rock band in my opinion, combining modern technology without losing that rock and roll feel. Lonely Boy is my fav song in a looooong time.
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Nov 9, 2012El Camino is a genre-bender that kicks hard. It's also The Black Keys' best album yet.
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Sep 10, 2012a great album by a genuine and hard working band who deserve all the success they have.
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Aug 20, 2012
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Jul 13, 2012
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Jul 9, 2012Incredible, The Black Keys retain their trademark sound while yet providing a fresh sound. They've thrown in their catchy guitar riffs song after song. A simply great album, I especially enjoyed "Little Black Submarines", the harder rock song in the album. I enjoyed every song, it's hard to believe it's their 7th album.
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Jun 3, 2012
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May 4, 2012El Camino is a throwback to the sound of 70s rock bands like T-Rex, The Rolling Stones & Lynyrd Skynyrd.
The album takes us back to the 70s and does a very good job at it.
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Mar 21, 2012
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Feb 18, 2012
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Feb 17, 2012
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Feb 8, 2012I am a complete hip hop head, I still enjoy good music when I hear it. And as far as rock/blues goes right now it doesn't get better than The Black Keys.
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Feb 2, 2012I have been a keys fan for years. They continue to impress with every album. Although not as solid as Brothers, still an amazing album from beginning to end.
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Jan 30, 2012A good follow-up and changeup to Brothers. That Black Keys sound is still there but modified from Brothers. Favorite tracks: Gold on the Ceiling, Nova Baby, Lonely Boy, Little Black Submarines. Anybody notice how Little Black Submarines 2nd half sounds like Mary Jane's Last Dance by Tom Petty?
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Jan 29, 2012Defiantly one of the best rock albums of 2011. What a sound, "Lonely Boy" hits you hard first, you think maybe that's going to take away from the next 10 tracks, oh no, it only comes at you harder. It's almost too much to handle, but its astonishing what they put together here. Put this in and get ready for a great ride.
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Jan 28, 2012While slightly more mainstream than their previous offerings, El Camino is still has the basic groove and appreciation for blues that makes The Black Keys great. This definitely rivals Wasting Light for best rock album of 2011.
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Jan 12, 2012I really don't believe it's them seventh album. It has the freshness of a debut, but the strenght of pros. The riffs and voice tricks fitted with the stylish of this CD, but, I don't know, I still think they are in the thin barrier between indie rock/ folk, and it's a real good thing.
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Jan 11, 2012This is the sound of a band hitting their stride, an excellent release. 38 minutes of pure blues/rock bliss with so much swagger, it puts a big smile on your face.
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Jan 5, 2012
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Jan 4, 2012The Black Keys hurry to push out another album after their most successful album "Brothers." El Camino Lacks everything that made the Black Keys cool. Gone are crunchy riff driven songs, and soulful singing. This album was made for the masses, and they're just eating it up, while real BK fans are left hangin' out to dry.
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Jan 4, 2012
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Dec 31, 2011
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Dec 30, 2011
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Dec 20, 2011I really enjoy this album ,they keep evolving in a way that will still keep the old fans coming back for more. One of the best albums of this year by far . I wish more groups would be so free with how they make music .
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Dec 20, 2011By this point the Keys really needed to change up their sound, their flavor. They did that with El Camino. But they added sugar. If only they had added spice instead.
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Dec 18, 2011When bands release great and succesful albums, you never know what to expect of their next one. Luckily, after â
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Dec 12, 2011
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Dec 12, 2011gone are any and all killer guitar riffs which have always been the backbone of their music. instead we get an overproduced pop album of songs that with the changing of a few lyrics could pass for a katy perry record.
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Dec 10, 2011"El Camino" is the best Black Keys album yet. You don't get as much of the deep soul-ish singing as you had on "Brothers", but the energy and passion is huge. They put a lot into this album, and it sounds awesome. The songs drive, and the production is really perfect: polished but still raw and exciting. It sounds like The Black Keys, and it's a great album.
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Dec 8, 2011From the first time I heard "Strange Times" on the radio, The Black Keys has gone from being a popular choice of music during my parties to being one of my top favourite bands of all time. El Camino is truly a great album, and while I'm not by any means a music critic, I think this is a great addition to their already awesome resume.
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Dec 7, 2011This 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.
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Dec 7, 2011Lots 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.
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Dec 7, 2011This is a fun album filled with catchy rock that you can bob your head to. However, where is the dirty blues rock sound that are seen on earlier albums. The problem I have with this album is the lack of innovation, nothing is unpredictable. No left turns, nothing is going into unfamiliar territory. (Little Black Submarines is the best song in this collection).
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Dec 7, 2011"El Camino", like a prize fighter that has decided to drop a weight class, is leaner but packs every bit as much punch as "Brothers". The Black Keys, with "Camino", keep their eyes on the road to music immortality. And the only direction this band is going is forward. "El Camino" is certainly one of 2011's finest rock albums, but also the duo's finest effort to date.
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Dec 6, 2011
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Dec 6, 2011
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Dec 6, 2011This album kicks so much ass I can't see straight. Love their old stuff but come on, the black keys have never had swagger like this before, how can you not love it?
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Dec 6, 2011Amazing. The Black Keys are not just a band but a blessing on the ears and hearts of the people who live on Earth. A true rock band. From the guitar riffs to the incredible drum beats, there is nothing wrong with this musical art piece. In the past I wasn't a large Black Key's fan, but after this album, I could be one of the Largest ones out there.
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Dec 6, 2011
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Dec 6, 2011Catchy 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.
Awards & Rankings
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MojoMay 31, 2012It's never just meat and potatoes. It's more like eating bone marrow in a fashionable restaurant - earthy, carnivorous but still beautifully designed and knowingly conceptualized. [Jan 2012, p.88]
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Jan 17, 2012With El Camino, the Black Keys have essentially twenty minutes of worthwhile music, at least as far as partying is concerned.
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Kerrang!Jan 3, 2012This is a rip-roaring, multi-faceted rock fest. [17 Dec 2011, p.52]