Apr 04 2009
Dan Auerbach - Keep It Hid
Dan Auerbach is most known for his work as the guitarist and vocalist for The Black Keys, but he recently released his first solo album, Keep It Hid.
I haven’t heard any of The Black Keys’ albums, so I can’t make a comparison, but I can tell that Auerbach likes to get a vintage sound out of his guitar and his recordings.
Keep It Hid sounds like it could have been recorded decades ago, yet it still sounds like a modern album. You won’t find any plug-ins here - in fact, Auerbach’s recording studio is called “Akron Analog”.
I managed to enjoy this album, although the music isn’t really my taste. It’s very relaxing and country-esque, but it just didn’t make me feel any different (a quality I look for in music). I do appreciate the analog recording medium, and the sonic results are evidence that Auerbach knows what he’s doing as an engineer.
The final song on the album, Goin’ Home, is a relaxing way to ease listeners out the door. It’s another classic sounding track, and the reverb on the vocals sounds eerily appropriate. This turned out to be my favorite song on the album, and it ends with a subtle wind-chime tinkling in the breeze.
Although the style of music isn’t necessarily my cup of tea, I can easily see that this music would resonate well with others. Check out myspace.com/danauerbachmusic to listen.
Sincerely,
BW.
