With all the superficial indie rock band that are rehashing genres to death, it's always good to see musicians look back to our rock and roll forefathers for guidance and embrace one of America's greatest contributions to the world: blues. Dan Auerbach, leader of the garage rock duo The Black Keys, has made a career for himself making delta blues for indie rock fans to enjoy. His debut solo album is a welcome addition to the Black Keys discography. The songs featured on Keep It Hid sound less like a Black Keys album and more like something you would hear from My Morning Jacket. The lo-fi, garage rock sound has been downplayed in favor of sprawling, blues-guitar leading classic rock. The moments where Auerbach streches past his comfort zone, like on the Fleet Foxes-esque "Trouble Weights A Ton", are by far the most rewarding songs found on the album. Keep It Hid shows Dan Auerbach as an effective solo artist with a lot of range.
3.5/5
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