: King and Auerbach aimed for a raw, high-voltage sound reminiscent of bands like Free, Bad Company, ZZ Top, and Grand Funk Railroad.
Released on August 26, 2022, is the second solo studio album by American guitarist and singer-songwriter Marcus King. Produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys at his Easy Eye Sound studio in Nashville, the record represents a significant shift toward a "power trio" sound heavily influenced by 1970s stadium rock and blues. Artistic Direction and Production Marcus King – Young Blood (2022)
The album is deeply personal, serving as a form of therapy for King during a period marked by addiction, severe depression, and personal loss. : King and Auerbach aimed for a raw,