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Black Keys Go Back to Blues Roots on "Peaches!"
29 Apr
Summary
- New album "Peaches!" features Black Keys interpreting blues legends.
- Album inspired by lifelong friendship and record collecting passion.
- Dan Auerbach's father's health is an emotional backdrop to the LP.
The Black Keys' 14th album, "Peaches!", marks a return to their foundational blues sound. This collection features interpretations of north Mississippi blues legends such as RL Burnside and Junior Kimbrough, enriching their signature style with depth and shape. The duo's lifelong passion for collecting records and their shared journey serve as a key inspiration for this project.
The album's creation is imbued with personal significance, as Dan Auerbach's father has been undergoing treatment for esophageal cancer since 2025. This emotional backdrop lends a sense of perseverance and brotherhood to the music, with the band conveying a supportive, unified spirit.
"Peaches!" also explores other blues influences, including a high-energy rendition of Ike Turner's "You Got to Lose" and a haunting reimagining of Willie Griffin's "Where There's Smoke, There's Fire." Recorded with raw, one-take urgency, the album lovingly crafts these tracks into pieces with palpable intensity.
