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Akron, Ohio, United States (2001 – present)
The Black Keys are a two-man blues-rock group from Akron, Ohio, United States which formed in 2001, consisting of singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney. The band name was inspired by a schizophrenic artist and friend in Akron, who used the term “black keys” to describe things he disliked or people he did not trust. The Black Keys have roots in traditional blues and psychedelic rock stylings.
They released their first album, The Big Come Up, in 2002, followed by Thickfreakness in 2003, and Rubber Factory in 2004. October 2005 saw the release of the DVD Live, recorded live at The Metro Theatre in Sydney, Australia March 18, 2005. In 2006 they released Magic Potion, as well as the lesser-known Chulahoma and a single version of Your Touch.
One of their trademarks is their preference for simple, lo-fi recording techniques. They refuse to use big-name studios, and do most recording, producing, and mixing themselves. Most of Thickfreakness was recorded in about 14 hours in Carney’s basement, using only an early 80’s Tascam 388 8-track recorder. Often, their recordings still have background noises (such as an owl hooting).
The Black Keys have achieved increasing critical acclaim and recognition since their debut album, which itself received praise from Rolling Stone magazine. Time magazine named them one of the “10 Best Acts of 2003” (behind OutKast and The White Stripes).
They released their first album, The Big Come Up, in 2002, followed by Thickfreakness in 2003, and Rubber Factory in 2004. October 2005 saw the release of the DVD Live, recorded live at The Metro Theatre in Sydney, Australia March 18, 2005. In 2006 they released Magic Potion, as well as the lesser-known Chulahoma and a single version of Your Touch.
One of their trademarks is their preference for simple, lo-fi recording techniques. They refuse to use big-name studios, and do most recording, producing, and mixing themselves. Most of Thickfreakness was recorded in about 14 hours in Carney’s basement, using only an early 80’s Tascam 388 8-track recorder. Often, their recordings still have background noises (such as an owl hooting).
The Black Keys have achieved increasing critical acclaim and recognition since their debut album, which itself received praise from Rolling Stone magazine. Time magazine named them one of the “10 Best Acts of 2003” (behind OutKast and The White Stripes).
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Shoutbox
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CoyoteDuster wrote:
have you guys heard blakroc? lol
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Tehpaco wrote:
Grown so Ugly is their best track, I wake up to that shit.
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Muamaso wrote:
Recently found it out. Great band, like i've never heard lately. Amazing compositions.
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jsh_twenty wrote:
raw, smooth, dirty and just so damn satisfying.
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loofah3Thousnd wrote:
last i heard they were making a collab with some rappuz.....rappuz!?!?
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MegaBananka wrote:
awesome . perfect blues-rock. adore.
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distractedk wrote:
Come and join a new forum for The Black Keys (and Dan solo) at www.theblackkeysforum.com
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gsomej wrote:
@Ramius_Crooks: I'm pretty sure that black metal thing was a joke.
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Uzi-211082 wrote:
awesome
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Ramius_Crooks wrote:
grunge? black metal?? this is blues-rock/garage-rock. holy crapola... and all hail Dan's mighty beard.
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Snooz wrote:
Interesting music, although a tiny bit annoyingly similar sounding to classic rock riffs of the 70's.
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KeyZero wrote:
Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Grown So Ugly (1967) and The Black Keys - Grown So Ugly (2002). Hehe.
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homestar2525 wrote:
Mos Def + Black Keys = ear sex
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duzguneser wrote:
I liked them fine with the old religions groups squeezed...
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duzguneser wrote:
I liked them fine with the old religions groups squeezed...
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livin_crazy wrote:
awesome..
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lady_godivas wrote:
so good¡¡¡
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Wulfskrieger wrote:
Great band.
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CoyoteDuster wrote:
best black metal band ever
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Vflykt wrote:
grunge. haha. indie. haha.... what's wrong with people?
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