The Black Keys guitarist steps out with lean, introspective songs that trace back to Akron and Howlin' Wolf.
For a quick sense of his solo sound, try "Trouble Weighs A Ton" or "Shine On Me." They frame that move away from the Keys' bigger guitar riffs into something closer to the porch.
Auerbach's solo work shows a different side from the garage-rock punch of The Black Keys. Songs like "Trouble Weighs A Ton" and "Never In My Wildest Dreams" lean into bluesy, acoustic territory that feels more personal. That 2015 plagiarism claim around "Never In My Wildest Dreams", resolved, but still part of the story, briefly put a spotlight on how his writing nods to older soul and blues traditions.
He started with The Black Keys in 2001, putting out raw records like "Thickfreakness" and later hits like "Brothers." His solo albums, from 2009's "Keep It Hid" to 2017's "Waiting on a Song," let him work in a quieter, more reflective mode. The songs suggest a shift from duo rock toward something more stripped-back and blues-leaning.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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