The Black Keys (America's Sweethearts) Make Fun of Their Hiatus In the Band's First Music Video Since 2014

Nothing like a short and to the point headline to lead off.

​Five years is a longgggg time for the rumors to circulate, and oh did they ever during the Black Keys five year hiatus following the conclusion of their Turn Blue Tour.  I know I wasn't alone in thinking they might be done for good. 

With the Arkon/Nashville duo's 9th album "Let's Rock" set to come out in late June it was only a matter of time before they released a music video.  At first it seemed like they were going full post-Ten Pearl Jam by releasing "Hi/Lo" and "Eaglebirds" without videos, but alas here we are. In case you were wondering, they know what people have been saying online about them with this story-line that's about as subtle as a punch in the face. ft: a fake Akron radio clip.

The video starts with the Dan and Pat in therapy not talking about how they haven't talked in five years. Off to a healthy start already.  I didn't recognize the guy playing the therapist, but he did a great job!  The America's Sweethearts line stole the show. Since the video has legit credits like a movie I now know his name is Jesse James Locorriere and not only is he an American actor, but he's a proud father too! Which is great...but not exactly relevant on an IMDb page in my eyes. Maybe if you spent a little more time acting and a little less with the kids you'd be on wikipedia like someone who's made it?

After being given the option to break their silence or face the next stage of mediation we see the Keys in that classic Cadillac on their way to Happy Trails Intentional Community & Spiritual Retreat. 

The Keys have been known to have some fun with videos in the past, most notably in 2010's "Tighten Up". ​

While there were no pocket donuts in "Go" there were plenty of other fun things like:


​​Doctorate Degrees

Soda! (maybe lay off cokes, Pat?)

Vanity Plates

And that's all barely before the song starts. 


We got drums outside.

We got drums inside.

Kevin Parker???

Sage Smudge (had to google)

A throwback 100% intentionally Chief Wahoo-free Indians Pennant.

Father Time?

Your now "retired" middle school English teacher.

Textbook passive aggressive behavior.

Karate

Karate gone wrong!

Psychedelics

The realization getting back together will line your pockets better than donuts.

What a video, the Black Keys are back! Let's Rock indeed. 


P.S.


It's okay Pat. You're a dad now, it's to be expected.  I know you're reading this and I was just kidding.