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10.0
39417
10.0 |
The Guardian
It all powers along on tunes from his top drawer, from the instantly funky title track to the irresistible grooves of Ice Age and redemptive soul of God's Sure Good. Terrific stuff
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9.0
39422
9.0 |
Uncut
The production feels purpose-built to place Dr John at front and centre
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9.0
39697
9.0 |
musicOMH
Those who yearn for more of the freakier blues of Rebennack’s 1960s heyday are certain to agree this brilliant gumbo is just what the doctor ordered
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9.0
39710
9.0 |
Paste Magazine
Deliverance personified
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9.0
39992
9.0 |
Entertainment.ie
The results are spectacular and a shining light in the discographies of both men
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8.3
40231
8.3 |
A.V. Club
The album is at once classic and modern, and while it’s short on timeless songs like “Glowin’,” “Loop Garoo” and “Mos’ Scocious,” on the whole it’s a more engaged, eclectic, and ornery set than these types of revivalist projects usually are
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8.0
43438
8.0 |
No Ripcord
The result of a synergy between musicians of different generations – both have something to bring to the party, and the combination is compelling
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8.0
45334
8.0 |
Tone Deaf
This is one sonic stroll you will enjoy whether it be your first trip with Dr. John or if you are experienced. Get with it
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8.0
49010
8.0 |
All Music
No matter which era or what record you prefer, as an album, Locked Down stands with Rebennack's best
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8.0
39741
8.0 |
The Irish Times
There is a strong retro spirit running through the funky, feverish rhythms, but Auerbach infuses the 10 tracks with contemporary twists and turns
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8.0
39706
8.0 |
Spin
Black Key furthers NOLA legend's late-career surge with heady Ethio-Afrobeat moves and strategic guitar bombs
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8.0
39571
8.0 |
The Scotsman
Downplaying the boogie-woogie rhythm’n’blues he has fallen back on in his later years in favour of that spicy gumbo he served up on his classic early albums
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8.0
39673
8.0 |
Rolling Stone
If the album's components are retro, the pastiche has a 21st-century sensibility
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8.0
39695
8.0 |
Clash
A mystical brew of funk, gospel and delta rock
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8.0
39424
8.0 |
Q
No else comes close to sounding like this. Print edition only
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8.0
39425
8.0 |
Mojo
The night-tripping grooves are tight, cosmically inclined, and brewed with a real soulfulness. Print edition only
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8.0
39465
8.0 |
Independent on Sunday
Try playing "Ice Age" after dark and see if the earth doesn't shift a little under your feet
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8.0
39470
8.0 |
The Observer
Black Keys fans coming to this record have a few "a-ha" moments in store when they realise where some of Auerbach's stylings have come from
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8.0
39418
8.0 |
The Independent
A dark, steamy sound that comes crawling from the Louisiana swamp like a mean-tempered 'gator
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8.0
39419
8.0 |
BBC
The voice is still there, as is the attitude, and Auerbach has done an excellent job bringing an artist who will never be out of date into the 21st century
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8.0
39420
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
It comfortably lives up to the promise that Auerbach apparently made to the Doctor that he would help him craft 'the best record you’ve made in a long time'
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7.5
39564
7.5 |
Pitchfork
While it's never explicitly invoked on Locked Down, Katrina haunts these songs and fires Dr. John's outrage over class inequities and flawed American systems, whether social or judicial
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7.3
40633
7.3 |
Beats Per Minute
People shouldn’t expect a “completely Dr. John” record, but there is a lot to enjoy from the simplicity and overall throwback feel to Locked Down that provides a positive and hopeful experience
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7.0
40794
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Dr John has sacrificed none of his unique personality in making such a determinedly 21st-century record
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7.0
39867
7.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
Dr. John and Auerbach come together to capture a rich, evocative, almost apocalyptic party on Locked Down, an album that makes you dance while wondering about the state of the world
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7.0
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7.0 |
PopMatters
Shows off his swagger especially well
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