El Dorado
by Marcus King
User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. buzzlight
    Jan 27, 2020
    8
    This is a response to DKStrohl. I can agree about generic, blue eyed soul blandness in most of today's iterations of blues, but, I think Dan Aurbach's production takes these El Dorado's songs up several notches. Why does music like this still get made? Well, because it hits a sweet spot for those who want fresh, new songs in a genre of music that is classic, but still well loved. ThisThis is a response to DKStrohl. I can agree about generic, blue eyed soul blandness in most of today's iterations of blues, but, I think Dan Aurbach's production takes these El Dorado's songs up several notches. Why does music like this still get made? Well, because it hits a sweet spot for those who want fresh, new songs in a genre of music that is classic, but still well loved. This album has touches of country, rock and soul. The songs are catchy and go down like lemonade. People always ask, why don't they make music like they use to? This album seems to strike that chord. For me, the standout songs are soul-inflected Wildflowers & Wine and One Day She's Here. Good voice and guitar.… Expand
  2. earbus
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Great album still would like some heavy up tempo rock , the guy is so smooth.

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Under The Radar
    Mar 5, 2020
    70
    his songwriting and vocal performances give a picture of the coming of an important voice in the genre. Certainly one to watch.
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  2. AllMusic
    Jan 29, 2020
    70
    El Dorado might not boast enough shredding for King's usual audience, but if their interest in roots music goes beyond barroom blues into vintage soul, they should find plenty to enjoy here, and he's a more capable vocalist than some would expect, making this worth a spin for listeners who enjoy modern-day soul.
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  3. Exclaim
    Jan 29, 2020
    70
    Despite the glaring transition on El Dorado, there's no identity crisis to be found — King is just as commanding as a crooner as he is with his guitar wailing through a cranked-up amplifier. It's unclear where King will go next, or how much of Auerbach's influence directed the sound of El Dorado, but King certainly has the versatility to make any shift worth listening to.
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