The Black Keys

Tour2ma
Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
edited November 2011 in Music & Movies
Just watched them on Austin City Limits and really enjoyed their set.

Chuckled when they broke into the theme from "Hung". Always liked that tune, just assumed it was some black, bluesman... not two white kids from Akron, oHIo...

I see they have six releases; any suggestions for a new fan's first CD?
More later,
Tour...
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  • Bababouey
    Bababouey Posts: 129
    edited January 2011
    You abolutely have to get Dan Auerbach's solo album called Keep It Hid.
    It is fantastic!!.
    As for the band's releases.. they are all good.
    Glen
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  • simm
    simm Posts: 570
    edited January 2011
    I just bought "Brothers" yesterday after hearing from everyone how good it was. The first 2 or 3 songs don't really do much for me but after that the rest seem pretty good. I've listened three times already and it seems to be improving each time. A worthwhile purchase, imo.
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,604
    edited January 2011
    Tour2ma wrote: »
    Chuckled when they broke into the theme from "Hung". Always liked that tune, just assumed it was some black, bluesman... not two white kids from Akron, oHIo...

    I was surprised as well! I love how the guitarist gets such a nice tone from basically nothing but an amp and guitar. Very little effects, if any does he use.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,216
    edited January 2011
    I have Catch & Release, Brothers, and Rubber Factory (listed in order of my preference). I'm in the process of packing and moving, but if you can wait a couple of weeks I'll send you a copy of Brothers with the original CD case. If you're lucky, I'll find the CD when I move and send you the real thing instead of a copy. Shoot me a pm with your address if you're interested.
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited January 2011
    Black Keys are excellent! Their skills are improving with each album.. They also are a great band to see live..
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  • hagmanm2
    hagmanm2 Posts: 205
    edited January 2011
    I've been a long time fan and you can't go wrong starting with Magic Potion, then digressing. ;)
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  • Rodeo0530
    Rodeo0530 Posts: 797
    edited January 2011
    I just bought all of their cd's after listening to some different samples on amazon. I'm very impressed thus far. Two 20 something white guys from akron that look like complete dorks. Still impressed!


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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited January 2011
    ^ Says the rube from Dayton... :biggrin:

    Thanks all... think I'll give Rubber Factory a whirl for starters.
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • bikerboy
    bikerboy Posts: 1,211
    edited February 2011
    Just picked up Brothers. Like it, like it a lot. Lots of growl out of their mix. I'll be getting more of their stuff. Reminds me of the early white stripes mix. Raw live and a little ruff.
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  • Rodeo0530
    Rodeo0530 Posts: 797
    edited February 2011
    Tour2ma wrote: »
    ^ Says the rube from Dayton... :biggrin:

    Thanks all... think I'll give Rubber Factory a whirl for starters.

    Rubber Factory is my favorite of the 3 I bought, but they all keep getting better with each listen.


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  • blakeh
    blakeh Posts: 491
    edited February 2011
    I just picked up three of their albums from the used CD store the other day for $4/each! Looking forward to hearing more of them (I already had 'Brothers' and like it).
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited February 2011
    Ordered Rubber Factory from Amazon a couple days ago and they had Brothers for $7, so I nabbed it as well.

    Thanks for the earlier offer PSOVLSK, but I'm good now.
    More later,
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    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited February 2011
    you'll like them.. you can't miss with their discography..

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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2011
    Liked them and then some...

    The boys will be the SNL musical guests on 03 Dec... :cool:

    .. guest host will be Steve Buscemi.
    More later,
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    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,216
    edited November 2011
    They have a new CD due out Dec. 6. I heard a new song on the radio the other day and liked it.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2011
    I heard it the other day too, it's the first song I've liked from them.
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  • breal74
    breal74 Posts: 324
    edited November 2011
    Bababouey wrote: »
    You abolutely have to get Dan Auerbach's solo album called Keep It Hid.
    It is fantastic!!.
    As for the band's releases.. they are all good.
    Glen

    I definately agree about his solo album! You should also look up some stuff by Junior Kimbrough. If you like the Black Keys, you will definately like his stuff.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited November 2011
    breal74 wrote: »
    I definately agree about his solo album! You should also look up some stuff by Junior Kimbrough. If you like the Black Keys, you will definately like his stuff.
    If you like Junior Kimbrough you will like R.L. Burnside, The Black Keys, Model T Ford, or The Mississippi Allstars
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  • Jer.War
    Jer.War Posts: 180
    edited November 2011
    After hearing a few tunes from Brothers, I bought it. Shortly after Catch and Release and Rubber Factory were on their way to my mail-box. I can't wait for the new album. I am sure they are deadly live, and look forward the oppurtunity to catch a show. I hadn't heard about a solo album... I will have to check it out. :)
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