“No Rain, No Flowers” is the latest release from The Black Keys. Courtesy of Warner Music

NEW YORK — The Ohio alt-rock band the Black Keys are finding their way home on their 13th full-length LP, “No Rain, No Flowers.”

The journey hasn’t been easy. Last year, the Grammy-winning duo underwent a fiery, public split with their management after their arena tour was unceremoniously canceled. But on “No Rain, No Flowers,” guitarist and vocalist Dan Auerbach and drummer Pat Carney put a feel-good spin on their recent career turbulence. The album pulls the raw blues, psychedelia, garage rock and roots music of their 23-year discography into a single package.

Discerning fans won’t have to look hard for nods to their rough 2024. The opening track begins with a synthesizer-infused post-punk rif

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