The Black Keys, Opinions on Shabaka & Hurray for the Riff Raff
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, the eclectic garage-rock duo who recently released their twelfth studio album. Jim and Greg also review new records from Shabaka and Hurray for the Riff Raff.
Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace Shabaka
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review the album “Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace” by jazz musician Shabaka. It’s a much more ambient record from the former leader of The Comet Is Coming and Sons of Kemet. It even includes a flute feature from André 3000.
The Past Is Still Alive Hurray for The Riff Raff
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review the album “The Past Is Still Alive” by Hurray for The Riff Raff. The album is a contender for best album of the year and features kaleidoscopic lyrics that reference singer-songwriter Alynda Segarra’s history as a runaway and environmental observer.
The Black Keys
Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach formed The Black Keys in 2001. Now they’ve released their twelfth album, “Ohio Players.” The hosts talk with the band members about their long career, production work and musical heroes.
Featured Songs:
- The Black Keys, "Beautiful People (Stay High)," Ohio Players, Easy Eye Sound, 2024
- The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
- Shabaka, "Insecurities (feat. Moses Sumney)," Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace, Impulse!, 2024
- Shabaka, "I'll Do Whatever You Want (feat. Floating Points, Laraaji)," Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace, Impulse!, 2024
- Shabaka, "Body To Inhabit (feat. E L U C I D)," Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace, Impulse!, 2024
- Shabaka, "As The Planets And The Stars Collapse," Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace, Impulse!, 2024
- Hurray For The Riff Raff, "Snake Plant (The Past Is Still Alive)," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, 2024
- Hurray For The Riff Raff, "Buffalo," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, 2024
- Hurray For The Riff Raff, "Vetiver," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, 2024
- Hurray For The Riff Raff, "Ogallala," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, 2024
- The Black Keys, "This Is Nowhere," Ohio Players, Nonesuch, 2024
- The Black Keys, "You'll Pay," Ohio Players, Nonesuch, 2024
- The Black Keys, "Only Love Matters," Ohio Players, Nonesuch, 2024
- The Black Keys, "On The Game," Ohio Players, Nonesuch, 2024
- The Black Keys, "Forgot To Be Your Lover," Ohio Players, Nonesuch, 2024
- The Black Keys, "Paper Crown (feat. Beck and Juicy J)," Ohio Players, Nonesuch, 2024
- Cumbia en Moog, "Cumbia de Sal," The Afrosound of Colombia, Vol. 1, Discos Fuentes, 1976
- The Ambassadors, "I Really Love You," Cooler Than Ice: Arctic Records and the RIse of Philly Soul, Jamie, 2012
- R.E.M., "Radio Free Europe," Murmur, I.R.S., 1983
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