Delta Kream

Pitchfork 6.8/10 The Black Keys put their own spin on this Mississippi blues, turning it into something that sounds supple and comforting even when the tempo ratchets up to a boogie, which it doesn’t often do on Delta Kream.

NME 3/5 While this record is unlikely to bring the band or the cultural touchstones they cover back to the top, it’s a soul-searching move that satisfies their own fandom while showing they’ll never compromise.

Rolling Stone 3/5 Even at its best, the record sounds like bonus tracks for some more exciting release. Sometimes history's bounty is best left unmessed with.

DIY 3/5 It’s likely to appeal mostly to Dan and Patrick’s fellow blues nerds over anyone else.

The Independent 4/5 Delta Kream celebrates true musicianship. There’s no polish here – these songs are muscular, grime-covered beasts squelching through the mud of history.

All Music 3.5/5 Laconic and acidly textured, Delta Kream is a perfect balance of the Black Keys' lo-fi swagger and keen ear for the Mississippi blues traditions that inspired it.

Clash 7/10 When it works, it certainly works – potent and atmospheric ‘Delta Kream’ undoubtedly has its heart in the right place, while the core material stands as some of the most addictive elements of modern blues songwriting.

Mojo 4/5 Their back-to-our-roots arc is hardly new, (cf the Stones’ Blue And Lonesome), but this music is timeless, alive, and about as good as it gets.

Slant 4/5 The album solidifies the Akron duo as one of the most vital and credible blues-rock bands active today.

The Guardian 4/5 The pair have returned to the simpler joys of their early records... they sound thoroughly in their comfort zone and utterly in their element.

Uncut 8/10 You can’t turn the clock back, of course, but in “Sad Days And Lonely Nights” you completely understand how the simple groove and ringing of the strings might act as a revivifying tonic.