Peaches! Lyrics & Tracklist – The Black Keys

Album Overview

Peaches! is the fourteenth studio album by American rock duo The Black Keys, officially announced on February 5, 2026 and scheduled for release on May 1, 2026 via Easy Eye Sound and Parlophone Records. The announcement coincided with the release of the lead single “You Got to Lose,” a cover of a classic blues‑rock tune originally popularized by George Thorogood and the Destroyers. The album’s title and loose, visceral sonic approach signal a deliberate return to the band’s raw blues‑rock roots, drawing comparisons to their early work recorded live and with minimal overdubs.

Recorded in the wake of a challenging personal period for guitarist and vocalist Dan Auerbach—whose father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer—the sessions emphasized spontaneity, live performance energy, and emotional immediacy. Drummer Patrick Carney noted that the album was cut “live in one with no separation,” contributing to its gritty and visceral character.

Musical Style and Themes

Peaches! showcases the duo’s signature blend of gritty blues, garage rock, and raw, primal energy. Drawing on a deep affection for vintage 45s and classic blues repertoire, the Black Keys revisit and reinterpret material with a contemporary edge, favoring organic instrumentation and live room dynamics over layered production. This approach yields an album that feels both immediate and steeped in rock tradition, with emphasis on groove, feel, and emotional resonance rather than studio polish. The inclusion of cover material underscores the band’s ongoing dialogue with their musical influences.

Release Information

The album is slated for release on May 1, 2026, following the February 5, 2026 announcement and the early release of its lead single. It marks a continuation of the Black Keys’ prolific output and follows their 2025 record No Rain, No Flowers. In support of the album, the band has scheduled select live performances and festival appearances throughout 2026.

Tracklist

  1. Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire
  2. Stop Arguing Over Me
  3. Who’s Been Foolin’ You
  4. It’s a Dream
  5. Tomorrow Night
  6. You Got to Lose
  7. Tell Me You Love Me
  8. She Does It Right
  9. Fireman Ring the Bell
  10. Nobody But You Baby

Credits

Primary Artists:
Dan Auerbach – vocals, guitar
Patrick Carney – drums, percussion

Label:
Easy Eye Sound / Parlophone Records

Production:
The Black Keys (self‑produced, mixed by the band)

Artwork:
Cover art photography by William Eggleston; art direction and design by Michael Carney.

Please note: Many of the songs on this album are covers of blues and rock classics, interpreted and performed by The Black Keys.