BLAKROC

Is rap-rock ever gonna work? It seems like everyone wants it to but so far history has told us it won't. I challenge anyone to find me an album of rap and rock mixed together that had any sustained success. It can be single or various artist albums. I don't care. Just give me one. But don't come after me with examples like Linkin Park or Kid Rock. I mean real hip-hop and real rock. Not one style with influences of another.

Obviously I bring this up because of the recent release of Blakroc - The Black Keys meets hip-hop heavyweights (Mos Def, NOE, RZA, etc.). I love The Black Keys. I LOVE them. But after listening to the album once through, I'm not sure it has any staying power.

Galactic came out with From The Corner to The Block back in 2007 and to be honest, it's my least favorite album of theirs.

Anyone?

Bueller?