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Released 20 years ago

Chulahoma: The Songs of Junior Kimbrough

The Black Keys · 2006

28 min · 7 tracks · indie rock · garage rock · blues rock

Raw, gritty blues guitar riffs blend with soulful vocals, evoking the haunting spirit of Mississippi juke joints.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short energetic listening bursts
  • gritty raw emotion exploration
  • haunting late-night reflections
  • spirited sing-along opportunities

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek polished production quality

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2006, 'Chulahoma' was The Black Keys' fourth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Rubber Factory.' This project marked a deep dive into the music of Junior Kimbrough, showcasing the duo's commitment to preserving and interpreting Southern blues traditions during a period of growing commercial success.
Stylistic neighbors
The White Stripes· Royal Blood· Jack White

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Keep Your Hands Off Her 3:06
  • 2 Have Mercy on Me 4:42
  • 3 Work Me 4:15
  • 4 Meet Me in the City 3:38
  • 5 Nobody but You 5:21
  • 6 My Mind Is Ramblin’ 6:45
  • 7 Junior’s Wife 0:32

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