The Black Keys, Beautiful People (Stay High) | Song Review 🎵

The musical high is legit on “Beautiful People (Stay High)”, the must-hear, promo single The Black Keys present from their 12^th studio LP, Ohio Players.

“All of those beautiful people (Say ‘hey’)!” Be prepared for Ohio Players, the 12^th studio album by Grammy-winning, duo extraordinaire, The Black Keys.  The album’s title was inspired by legendary, Ohio funk band. Furthermore, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney are from the big midwestern state, specifically, Akron. Auerbach and Carney wow on the first single from Ohio Players, the hella funky “Beautiful People (Stay High)”. Prepare to tap your feet something fierce!

“Beautiful People (Stay High)” keeps things relatively brief, clocking in under three minutes in duration. That’s plenty of time for The Black Keys to make our ears perk up.  The groove is nothing short of electrifying – the rhythm section is firmly ‘in the pocket.’ Gotta love the use of distorted guitars, old-school piano, and horns. The duo construct an awesome blend of retro rock, bluesy, and funky vibes. The riffs, well, they kick ass and take names. Beyond the instrumental skill – Carney’s drumming and Auerbach’s guitaring – Auerbach serves up strong, commanding vocals. “Hard as it’s been, to begin once again,” he sings in the second verse, adding, “Just a friend on the wind seekin’ shelter.” Oh my! Furthermore, he gives us no shortage of playful moments: “Nah, nah-nah-nah-nah / Never coming back down.” Woo! The musical high is legit on “Beautiful People (Stay High)”, a must-hear by the beloved Akron duo.

🎙 The Black Keys • 💿 Ohio Players • 🏷 The Black Keys / Nonesuch • 🗓 4.5.24

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