Nonesuch is taking pre-orders for the new Dr. John album, Locked Down, which comes out April 3 on CD. The vinyl version is scheduled for release on Record Store Day, April 21.
If you order in advance, you'll receive a nice print of the good doctor with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Why is Auerbach on the poster? He produced the album.
As a huge Dr. John fan, I'm really looking forward to hearing Locked Down. Auerbach is an inspired choice to helm the effort, and I think the recent popularity of The Black Keys can't help but bring some new attention to Dr. John (Mac Rebbenack), who was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yet remains shamefully under appreciated.
With his unique blend of rock, New Orleans R&B, and swamp funk, Dr. John is a master mixologist. No one sounds like The Night Tripper. His Gris Gris album is a classic that is as fresh today as it was when it came out in 1968.
It will be interesting to see if Auerbach takes Dr. John to a rougher indie rock and blues sound that has distinguished his own music.
The new album was recorded at Auerbach's Nashville studio, Easy Eye Sound, and, yes, he adds his mighty guitar to the effort.
I can't wait. This is going to be goooood.
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