Delta Kream
The Black Keys · 2021
54 min · 11 tracks · indie rock · garage rock · blues rock
A raw, blues-infused tribute that fuses traditional Delta sounds with The Black Keys' gritty garage rock energy.
Why this album works
'Delta Kream' received critical acclaim and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart, highlighting its impact within the blues rock scene. It further solidified The Black Keys' status as modern torchbearers of traditional blues while introducing a new generation to classic Delta influences.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks raw energy for late nights nostalgic storytelling in each track
- Context
- Released on May 14, 2021, 'Delta Kream' is The Black Keys' tenth studio album, following their commercially successful 'Turn Blue' in 2014. This record marks the duo's return after a six-year hiatus and showcases their deep-rooted love for Mississippi hill country blues, honoring the genre's legends while maintaining their distinctive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The White Stripes· The Guess Who· Zoopark
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Crawling Kingsnake Standout 6:09
- 2 Louise 4:24
- 3 Poor Boy a Long Way From Home 4:09
- 4 Stay All Night 5:44
- 5 Going Down South Standout 3:49
- 6 Coal Black Mattie Standout 3:48
- 7 Do the Romp 5:01
- 8 Sad Days, Lonely Nights 5:57
- 9 Walk With Me 5:37
- 10 Mellow Peaches 3:47
- 11 Come On and Go With Me 5:55
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