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No Rain, No Flowers

The Black Keys

No Rain, No Flowers

Thirteenth studio album from the Akron Ohio garage rock duo Dan Auerback and Patrick Carney recorded at Easy Eye Sound Studio in Nashville, Tennessee

ADM rating[?]

6.5

Label
Parlophone
UK Release date
08/08/2025
US Release date
08/08/2025
  1. 8.0 |   Record Collector

    It all makes for a mouth-watering amalgam of rock, country and soul that gets richer with every listen. Print edition only

  2. 8.0 |   Mojo

    The Black Keys’ raw edges are retained amid the Hendrix fuzz of Man On A Mission, while on the slick, Philly-shaped soul standout Make You Mine, the pair soar to new poppy heights. Print edition only

  3. 8.0 |   The Skinny

    The Black Keys deliver infectious optimism across their thirteenth studio album
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  4. 7.0 |   Sputnik Music (staff)

    Although the garage vibe of their records is what shaped their identity, shaking things up didn't hurt. It’s an LP that would have seen the light of day at some point, so why not now
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  5. 7.0 |   Uncut

    The results are inevitably polished - but, crucially, never overly so. Print edition only

  6. 7.0 |   DIY

    At least, on this evidence, they’re having fun
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  7. 7.0 |   All Music

    There aren't many surprises here, for better or worse, and it's a pleasant, straightforward collection of reliably rocking jams
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  8. 7.0 |   Clash

    While there’s comfort in these smooth and soulful blues-rock tunes, The Black Keys could really do with a touch more grit and raucous charm to stand it out amongst their discography. Either way, a solid effort regardless
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  9. 7.0 |   Rolling Stone

    After a career hiccup, the reliable rock duo ground themselves with a smooth, solid LP
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  10. 6.0 |   The Arts Desk

    There is still potential for an unmistakable classic from The Black Keys, but the easy listening rock of 'No Rain, No Flowers' isn’t quite it
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  11. 5.4 |   Pitchfork

    After a year of professional frustrations, the duo—with help from a suite of collaborators—trades its gnarled blues-rock for blues-infused pop that’s almost unnervingly pleasant
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  12. 5.0 |   musicOMH

    After a bruising year, the Grammy-winning Ohio rockers’ 13th album is a back-to-basics regrouping. But who is it for?
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  13. 4.0 |   Spectrum Culture

    Although there is a solid EP to be found in this work, the Black Keys ultimately disappoint with a rock album in the wake of Noel Gallagher’s return to the limelight
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