How was one supposed to react to the reports that Ohio's blues/rock duo the Black Keys were going to release a Damon Dash produced rap album? Perplexed was a common initial reaction. Then a tracklist appeared and high powered names were found across the board. All good signs yet the final result is much like the initial response: perplexed. It's obvious that Blakroc does not hold any of the Keys' better material (that is probably going to be used on their next album) so what were left with is very generic grimy garage rock with rappers delivering their verses half-assed and completely uninspired (the one exception is the track "Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" which blends the genres nicely). Not sure what the Keys were attempting to accomplish with this release; that they can be edgy and step into realms beyond that of their comfort zone (which they are awesome in)? Blakroc is merely an interesting concept and, unfortunately, not all that interesting of an album.
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