The Black Keys
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Akron, Ohio, United States (2001 – present)
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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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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ayefightbears wrote:
Huh?
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battleaxed wrote:
...why are people tagging this with 'indie?' ... oh yeah that's right, the keys don't sound like kanye west.
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XguiltparadeX wrote:
saying this is grunge is pretty retarded, check (2)
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allforcarrie wrote:
Super bad ass.
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marco_lanegao wrote:
saying this is grunge is pretty retarded, check
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SamSpearman wrote:
they have the best videos.
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Musica, Akron, Cleveland OH, United States
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ZZ Top
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton AB, Canada
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Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary AB, Canada
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