Dr.John

Black Keys can grow on you...I wasn't immediately taken either. But now that you mention them, think I'll go play them tonight. Thanks for the Dr. John recommendation. I respect the dude but he's an example of something a bit of a stretch for me (and I can appreciate Tom Waits, which seems somehow relevant). Undoubtedly, more a comment on my tastes and not Dr. J's talents. Worth giving him another try - I'll see what I can find on You Tube. Actually met him years ago in a hotel lobby in Metarie (Kenner?), LA. I said something stupid like, "I like that what you do is not so mainstream." He came back with, "Well I hope this next one is more mainstream." (or words to that effect). Big dude wearing a funky long overcoat. Birds flying in and out of his beard (not really). Deep gravelly voice.

Try, 'Nawlinz: dis, dat or D'udda' By Dr John. One of my favorites.

I'm a long time fan of Dr. John, I'll have to get that.

I agree with Shakey.

I'm with the OP on this one. One of last year's best. It sounds more like Dan Auerbach's role was greater than producer and that he and Dr.John jointly composed the material. As such it succeeds brilliantly-- and I'm no fan of the Black Keys.