I'll have to check out the new Black Keys album. I've pretty much stopped listening to them ever since El Camino. They're a decent rock band, they're early stuff is alright (better than their new stuff). I can't think of any better rock bands that can hold the title of the "world's biggest rock band" but they have never really been an amazing band for me. Saw them live a couple years ago and it was rather forgettable. I was pretty damn close too. From what I've heard it seems like they are settling into a MOR rock/r&b type band which is chill enough I guess at this point in their career, because you cant do two man garage rock blues forever. They certainly haven't sunk as low as Kings of Leon which is good. I still think they need to get away from Danger Mouse but I'll try and give this new album a spin before making any judgements.

I'm listening to the new Little Dragon album and it is pretty consistent. They've always been a band that is on the cusp on something very good but they never quite reach it. Their two singles Paris and Klapp Klapp are some of the best stuff that they've ever done and two of the best songs of the year so far.