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The Black Keys * VS * Band Of Horses

Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
edited March 2010 in The Porch
I know absolutely nothing about either band
They'll be appearing at MSG in May

what albums do i need as a quick catchup before these momentous shows happen ?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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  • .lovethepj..lovethepj. Posts: 119
    Both bands are SUPER good and very different. I just picked up a couple of Band of Horses albums, and I'm really liking them!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me...
  • BLACK35BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,687
    Don't know anything about them either. I will be seeing Band of Horses, hope they are decent :D
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  • Digital TwilightDigital Twilight Posts: 5,642
    Black keys have a new album out 18th May.

    Otherwise i suggest 'Thickfreakness' and 'Magic Potion'.
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    killer song- never heard anything by them before listening to this song and now I can't stop playing it on my ipod!
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  • One Song GloryOne Song Glory Posts: 710
    The Black Keys are a bluesy duo with a really '70s crunchy guitar sound. As far as albums, I only have Rubber Factory but it's quite good. Don't know anything about Band of Horses, although that's who I'll be seeing this tour so any pointers are welcome.
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  • littlewing14littlewing14 Posts: 20
    I have "Attack and Release" by Black Keys...it's very good...hendrix-like sometimes 8-)
    Not too familiar w/ Band of Horses..I've heard one song "The Funeral" which I liked...
  • serpent boyserpent boy Posts: 372
    I'm seeing Band of Horses and know very little about them.

    You should check out anything by Black Keys. It's all awesome. Some of my favorite Black Keys songs are "Stack Shot Billy," "Your Touch," "So He Won't Break," "10 A.M. Automatic," and "Strange Times."
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  • OceansMagnetOceansMagnet Posts: 1,033
    Band of Horses "Cease to Begin" is brilliant.. prefer it to "Everything All the Time" However. they are releasing a new album on May 18th "Infinite Arms" and I assume that will be the bulk of the setlist..
    Think Jane's Addiction meets the Beach Boys and Gram Parsons at MMJ's house...
  • Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    bhigh901 wrote:
    Band of Horses "Cease to Begin" is brilliant.. prefer it to "Everything All the Time" However. they are releasing a new album on May 18th "Infinite Arms" and I assume that will be the bulk of the setlist..
    Think Jane's Addiction meets the Beach Boys and Gram Parsons at MMJ's house...


    thanks to you and everyone else,...
    i will have to check out these many suggestions.

    clearly the black keys seem more prominent in the favorites here
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  • thunderDANthunderDAN Posts: 2,094
    The Black Keys are awesome. I'm pissed they aren't playing in Cleveland.
  • gndcd402gndcd402 Posts: 2,561
    i'm stuck seeing band of horses...not a good live band at all. why can't pj get decent, less known opening acts like silversun pickups??? or better yet, why don't they always just open for themselves as in toronto last year :)
  • dont_go_on_medont_go_on_me Posts: 877
    Both bands are fantastic. I'm thrilled with the openers this tour!

    Black Keys - Thickfreakness
    BoH - Cease to Begin
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  • OceansMagnetOceansMagnet Posts: 1,033
    Band of Horses
    No One's Gonna Love You
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuZo7pLnL7c
  • AmentsChickAmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    Not familiar with Band of Horses but Black Keys rock. Looking forward to seeing them live!! :D
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    bhigh901 wrote:
    Band of Horses
    No One's Gonna Love You
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuZo7pLnL7c


    Nice- thanks for posting.

    Lots of surfing, now wonder where the connection to ed was.
    Not the typical sounding band,...
    can def hear the beach boy influences.
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  • aspoonfulweighsatonaspoonfulweighsaton Posts: 2,026
    Band of Horses is probably the best opener (for more than one show) Pearl Jam has had in quite some time. Don't get me wrong, The Black Keys are great - but a lot of you guys are about to find out what the deal is...

    "Funeral" is one of the 10 best songs from the last decade.
  • AmentsChickAmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:

    "Funeral" is one of the 10 best songs from the last decade.
    WoW! that's a bold statement! :o:D
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • thunderDANthunderDAN Posts: 2,094
    The Black Keys!

    Set You Free
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCEO9Jay-Ns

    I Got Mine....this shit rocks
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1pXulTzo1w

    Band of Horses are alright, but they don't rock. Black Keys do
  • BetterVedderBetterVedder Posts: 145
    edited March 2010
    thunderDAN wrote:
    The Black Keys!

    Set You Free
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCEO9Jay-Ns

    I Got Mine....this shit rocks
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1pXulTzo1w

    Band of Horses are alright, but they don't rock. Black Keys do

    Exactly. Band of Horses are good but for my preference, the Black Keys are on a whole nother level. Been saying they would be such a great opener for PJ. Glad I'll be there to see it. They completely rock but they know how to slow it down too. Just a great great band. Plus, when's the last time you've heard a voice like Dan's, the lead singer/guitarist? It's ridiculous.
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  • GC31608GC31608 Posts: 229
    Pick up both BoH albums, you won't regret it. I first saw this band at Outside Lands and they were awesome. They played Atlanta on Dec 30 & 31 at a small venue and again put on a great show. IMO their cd's are really good but they sound even better live. General Specific is a great song.
  • BH198990BH198990 Posts: 174
    I only wanted to see 3 shows this year, and it just so happens that #'s 1 and 2 were PJ and Band of Horses. I didn't stop grinning for about 8 hours when they announced the shows, and BoH as opener. (#3 show was Spoon, seein them on the 30th).
    Band of Horses does rock, tho differently so then Black Keys, check out Cease to Begin. I've been listening to that album front to back for like 2 years straight now. Can't wait for the new album

    Thanks PJ for continuing with the outstanding openers....MMJ, KoL, BoH, Black Keys, SleaterKinney, Supergrass, SonicYouth.....best arena openers in history

    cheers
  • Yellow BedwetterYellow Bedwetter Posts: 2,832
    Digital Twilight wrote:
    Black keys have a new album out 18th May.

    Otherwise i suggest 'Thickfreakness' and 'Magic Potion'.

    cant go wrong with either album...the big come up (1st album i believe) is also decent
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    psyched on black keys- seen em live a bunch of times over the past 6-7 years, including the solo Dan Auerbach tour- that album Keep It Hid is one of last years best. dont like band of horses at all- i could fall asleep.
  • DarthSpacegrassDarthSpacegrass Posts: 177
    LukinFan wrote:
    From the other Music Forum:
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLMTtSfYSm8 On Letterman.

    killer song- never heard anything by them before listening to this song and now I can't stop playing it on my ipod!


    ^^^^^ I can sleep through this song and everything by this band. ^^^^^^

    The Black Keys are easily the best opener they have had in a long while.

    The Black Keys are playing the Central Park summer stage this July, the 27th I believe.
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 41,812
    i like both bands. Little more partial to Black Keys, they are great live. Band Of Horses i dl iabout 5 songs off each of their albums, but I really like Is There A Ghost. Never seen them before looking forward to it at the MSG 2 show.
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  • kasedougkasedoug Posts: 2,934
    Both Band of Horses albums are good IMO and you can't go wrong.

    I love the Black Keys and only wish I could go to MSG 1. Black Keys albums I would recommend are Rubber Factory and Attack & Release. Can't wait for their new album in May.
  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSunLikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    I havent seen Band of Horses yet (but will next month).

    I saw Black Keys once in Houston but the sound was so awful i cant really decide if they are great or not. plus a lot of their songs sound the same. i wonder if their sound works well in a big arena.

    but i love all of both bands' albums.
  • MozzyMozzy Posts: 154
    I've been able to see them both live, but only once each and from that I'd say Black Keys were much better live. Other people really seemed to enjoy Band of Horses a ton though, so I may have been off. I'm sure the bulk of the stuff they play will come off the albums they're both releasing on May 18th.
  • DercheefDercheef Posts: 732
    The Black Keys have a new song up on their myspace page:
    http://www.myspace.com/theblackkeys
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  • OkOk Posts: 2,144
    LukinFan wrote:
    killer song- never heard anything by them before listening to this song and now I can't stop playing it on my ipod!

    Check out the music video for Ghost, its classic. Also, that entire CD Cease to Begin is incredibly good. I saw these guys at Carnigie Hall last summer (they've really done limited touring to the northeast) and it was incredible to hear Bridwell's voice in a place like that. Filled the room.

    Also, you can't really compare the two man crew of the black keys to BOH's - most of BOH's shows involve literlly 8-12 musians playing various intruments.

    Also saw Black Keys at Terminal 5 last winter (was a little drunk) but thought they kicked out a great show as well.

    I'm so excited that these guys are joining PJ this tour and that people will be able to see them.
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