Monday Music Junkie: The Black Keys, the Roots, Live tracks from the National, and More

By ANDY VIHSTADT

DangerKeys

Photo by Melanie Pullen for Fat Possum Records

Akron, Ohio’s Black Keys called on Danger Mouse and a handful of guests to flesh out their two-piece sound for LP5. Stream the first single, “Strange Times,” at the duo’s MySpace page. Attack & Release hits stores April Fool’s Day on Nonesuch.

Thought @ Work

The Roots return with Rising Down on April 29. Lyricist Black Thought has been quoted as saying, “I want to be the first rap artist to actually make a good 10th record,” although there isn’t much competition (LL Cool J?). “75 Bars (Black’s Reconstruction)” is the first taste from the upcoming LP. Listen to it at Okayplayer.com.

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