ALBUM REVIEW – THE BLACK KEYS – ”NO RAIN, NO FLOWERS.“

THE BLACK KEYS

NO RAIN, NO FLOWERS

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WORDS HARRY K

After a turbulent 2024—including the cancellation of their tour and a split with management—The Black Keys return with their 13th studio album, No Rain, No Flowers, signaling both artistic reset and renewed creative clarity.

Across 11 tracks, the duo blends blues-infused pop, retro soul grooves, and shimmering psych-soul flourishes—delivered with polished production and expert songwriting. “No Rain, No Flowers,” the buoyant title track, sets a resilient tone that captures recovery and optimism. It’s followed by bright, arena-ready anthems like “The Night Before” and “Babygirl,” each fueled by piano-driven melodies and confident hooks.

Songs such as “Make You Mine,” “On Repeat,” “All My Life,” and “Kiss It” exude vintage charm—whether through Philly-style soul (“Make You Mine”), Motown-influenced grooves (“On Repeat”), or disco rhythms (“All My Life”).

Mark Beaumont at Classic Rock praises its “vibrant, bright-side” 60s psych-soul aura, likening the mood to a nostalgic montage of sunlit moments.

No Rain, No Flowers is a polished and warmly emotive album—welcoming rather than bold. It accomplishes its mission as a reflective, optimistic reset during a challenging crossroads, even if not every moment soars.

7.5/10

Track listing for No Rain, No Flowers

1. No Rain, No Flowers

   
   

2. The Night Before

   
   

3. Babygirl

   
   

4. Down to Nothing

   
   

5. On Repeat

   
   

6. Make You Mine

   
   

7. Man on a Mission

   
   

8. Kiss It

   
   

9. All My Life

   
   

10. A Little Too High

    
    

11. Neon Moon

    
    
    
    

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