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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

  • Summary: The latest album for Mac Rebennack, the multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter from New Orleans, was produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.
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Revolution
Blind as a justice, deaf is the power Dumb lose our money left us in a desperate hour Economy... drivin' me out of my sanity Rebellious... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    May 7, 2012
    100
    With one or two exceptions, this CD never lets up, epitomizing his biz-wise mastery of rhumba boogie and the second line. The two pop hits lead. The gris-gris tracks are songs not shtick.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Mar 29, 2012
    91
    There's no denying the vintage voodoo--or the palpable disgust--the Doctor summons with Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.
  3. Boston Globe
    Apr 3, 2012
    90
    His latest is the closest he has come to making a masterpiece in a very long time.
  4. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Apr 2, 2012
    80
    For once all that languorous muck is refreshing.
  5. Q Magazine
    Apr 24, 2012
    80
    [Locked Down] offers a vivid reminder as to why his myth has endured for so long. No one else comes close to sounding like this. [May 2012, p.96]
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  6. Clash Music
    Apr 4, 2012
    80
    A mystical brew of funk, gospel and delta rock.
  7. Magnet
    Apr 6, 2012
    60
    Sharp and well-recorded, but although Rebennack's distinctive voice is featured front and center, there's a sacrifice of his artistry. [#86, p.53]
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
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  1. JayEssArr
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    This album is perfect! I great balance of funk, boogie, and rock. And it is produced by the almighty Dan Auerbach (lead singer of the BlackThis album is perfect! I great balance of funk, boogie, and rock. And it is produced by the almighty Dan Auerbach (lead singer of the Black Keys) and he does a fantastic job. Dr. John is an underrated legend, and if you have any respect for music whatsoever, you will check out this album, which is probably the best of the year so far.… Expand
  2. Chrie
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    I'm not a big fan of the Black Keys, but this collaboration with Dr. John and Dan Auerbach is absolutely blissful. As one of the mostI'm not a big fan of the Black Keys, but this collaboration with Dr. John and Dan Auerbach is absolutely blissful. As one of the most underrated artists in history, John is perfectly updated in this modern-retro classic with Dan Auerbach is by all standards the king of modern "garage vamp." It's currently the best thing I've listened to all year. Key Tracks: Revolution, Locked Down, God Sure Good.… Expand
  4. AlexxTrusc
    May 26, 2012
    7
    Although the title track "Locked Down" and "Revolution" or "Getaway" make the Dr. John's album - created in collaboration with Dan AuerbachAlthough the title track "Locked Down" and "Revolution" or "Getaway" make the Dr. John's album - created in collaboration with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys - as a funky interesting proposition, however this effigy went spoled through theseen for ex. on "Big Shot" inability to exploit the potential of the track. Nevertheless, the album still is worth attention.… Expand

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