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Jam10Jam10 Posts: 654
edited August 2008 in Other Music
These 2 guys are awesome. I was watching some youtube videos on this band and they are awesome. 2 guys making all that hard rocking noise is pretty cool. They are very bluesy with a rockin edge to them which I really like. Anyone else like the Black Keys?
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  • igotid_8igotid_8 Posts: 501
    I'm a fan.

    From Akron, Ohio. Like LeBron.

    Only not as rich.

    Nor athletic.

    At least that's what I'm guessing.
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    2006 Cleveland, Auburn Hills, Pittsburgh
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  • blondieblue227blondieblue227 Posts: 4,509
    got tixs for them too in aug!
    hehehe sorry, i was just in the black crowes thread.

    i love that guys voice.
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  • All Those YesterdaysAll Those Yesterdays Posts: 2,723
    Over the top killer band. Just was on "Live At Abby Road" on Sundance. Watched it a few times now. Have been a fan for four years now. I'm going to see them for the 4th time this saturday.
    E. Lansing-98 Columbus-00,03,10 Detroit-00,03 (1&2),06, 14 Cleveland-03,06,10 Toledo-04, Grand Rapids-04,06 London-05, Toronto-05, Indianapolis 10, East Troy (1&2) 11, Chicago 13, Detroit 14

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  • release30release30 Posts: 2,051
    They have been talked around here alot lately...I am also a big fan...
    Conversations getting dull
    There's a constant ringing in my ears
    Sense of humor's void and numb
    And I'm bored to tears.......
  • All Those YesterdaysAll Those Yesterdays Posts: 2,723
    In interviews they seem to have a pretty good sense of humor. Joking about everything. Live at Abbey Road was the first time they seemed semi-serious in a interview, but they had their usual comic moments.

    The entire story on how they got there name that Patrick told was just fantastic.
    E. Lansing-98 Columbus-00,03,10 Detroit-00,03 (1&2),06, 14 Cleveland-03,06,10 Toledo-04, Grand Rapids-04,06 London-05, Toronto-05, Indianapolis 10, East Troy (1&2) 11, Chicago 13, Detroit 14

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  • thunderDANthunderDAN Posts: 2,094
    hell yeah I'm seeing them in Akron this October
  • All Those YesterdaysAll Those Yesterdays Posts: 2,723
    thunderDAN wrote:
    hell yeah I'm seeing them in Akron this October


    Home shows are always cool. Saw them in Akron at the last show of the last tour in the winter, just flat out awesome.
    E. Lansing-98 Columbus-00,03,10 Detroit-00,03 (1&2),06, 14 Cleveland-03,06,10 Toledo-04, Grand Rapids-04,06 London-05, Toronto-05, Indianapolis 10, East Troy (1&2) 11, Chicago 13, Detroit 14

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  • Red LukinRed Lukin Posts: 2,994
    I'm off to see these guys for my first time tonight. Missed them twice last year at Roo and Lolla. But tonight should be a blast!

    Oh, and their new album rocks!
  • evenflow82evenflow82 Posts: 3,891
    Been a fan for about five years now and seen then live four times.

    I wish PJ would have the Keys open for them next tour. I'd love to see Pat guest drum on a PJ song. That would be wild.
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  • release30release30 Posts: 2,051
    All Those Yesterdays wrote:
    In interviews they seem to have a pretty good sense of humor. Joking about everything. Live at Abbey Road was the first time they seemed semi-serious in a interview, but they had their usual comic moments.

    The entire story on how they got there name that Patrick told was just fantastic.


    Loved watching it.....
    Conversations getting dull
    There's a constant ringing in my ears
    Sense of humor's void and numb
    And I'm bored to tears.......
  • mdigenakismdigenakis Posts: 1,337
    I'm going to see them thursday. I can't wait.
    "Don't let the darkness eat you up..."

    -Greg Dulli

  • All Those YesterdaysAll Those Yesterdays Posts: 2,723
    Just saw them again saturday night, great, great show.
    E. Lansing-98 Columbus-00,03,10 Detroit-00,03 (1&2),06, 14 Cleveland-03,06,10 Toledo-04, Grand Rapids-04,06 London-05, Toronto-05, Indianapolis 10, East Troy (1&2) 11, Chicago 13, Detroit 14

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  • All Those YesterdaysAll Those Yesterdays Posts: 2,723
    release30 wrote:
    Loved watching it.....

    That show was extremely cool. Just wish it was longer!
    E. Lansing-98 Columbus-00,03,10 Detroit-00,03 (1&2),06, 14 Cleveland-03,06,10 Toledo-04, Grand Rapids-04,06 London-05, Toronto-05, Indianapolis 10, East Troy (1&2) 11, Chicago 13, Detroit 14

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  • Jam10Jam10 Posts: 654
    How many albums do the Black Keys have out and which one do you guys recommend I buy first?
  • Red LukinRed Lukin Posts: 2,994
    Jam10 wrote:
    How many albums do the Black Keys have out and which one do you guys recommend I buy first?

    They have 7 albums. I'd say start with their newest one Attack & Release. I love it and I think most would agree it's amazing.

    From there I'd recommend Rubber Factory and Thickfreakness.
  • All Those YesterdaysAll Those Yesterdays Posts: 2,723
    Jam10 wrote:
    How many albums do the Black Keys have out and which one do you guys recommend I buy first?


    The Big Come Up
    Thickfreakness
    Rubber Factory
    Chulahoma (Junior Kimbrough cover album)
    Magic Potion
    Attack and Release

    Everyone will say "Rubber Factory". I'd say "Thickfreakness". But I catch myself listening to Attack and Release and the "Chulahoma" album the most.
    E. Lansing-98 Columbus-00,03,10 Detroit-00,03 (1&2),06, 14 Cleveland-03,06,10 Toledo-04, Grand Rapids-04,06 London-05, Toronto-05, Indianapolis 10, East Troy (1&2) 11, Chicago 13, Detroit 14

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  • Shawn Smith CollectiveShawn Smith Collective Posts: 986
    Proud to say I've been a fan for years and have built a complete collection of their b-sides (incl rare 7" releases) and several promos. Such an amazing band.

    If you really like the Keys, check out their biggest influence, Junior Kimbrough, on Fat Possum Records...they've covered much of his catalog, spread throughout their albums and the entire Chulahoma EP. The man is unreal and is everything that raw, dirty blues should be.
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  • Stacked ActorStacked Actor Posts: 6
    All Those Yesterdays wrote:
    Everyone will say "Rubber Factory".

    Well, as a relatively recent fan who just got into them within the last six months or so, I'd have to say Rubber Factory. I'm not sure it's their best (although it's certainly pretty damned good), and it's not even my favorite, but I think that's the best place to start. From there you can work backwards towards the grittier, straight garage blues stuff or forwards towards the more polished, slicker stuff. Either way, you can't really go wrong with the Black Keys.
  • All Those YesterdaysAll Those Yesterdays Posts: 2,723
    Shawn Smith Collective wrote:
    Proud to say I've been a fan for years and have built a complete collection of their b-sides (incl rare 7" releases) and several promos. Such an amazing band.

    If you really like the Keys, check out their biggest influence, Junior Kimbrough, on Fat Possum Records...they've covered much of his catalog, spread throughout their albums and the entire Chulahoma EP. The man is unreal and is everything that raw, dirty blues should be.


    Junior is killer for sure. After hearing Junior you realize how The Black Keys became who they are.
    E. Lansing-98 Columbus-00,03,10 Detroit-00,03 (1&2),06, 14 Cleveland-03,06,10 Toledo-04, Grand Rapids-04,06 London-05, Toronto-05, Indianapolis 10, East Troy (1&2) 11, Chicago 13, Detroit 14

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  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    I saw them in Boston last spring. They were absolutely incredible. High energy and intensity, just flat out powerfull. The only complaint I had was that I wish they had played longer. They only played for about an hour and twenty minutes. Still worth every penny though.
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