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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).

1	Strange Times	2,189
2	Psychotic Girl	1,748
3	I Got Mine	1,716
4	All You Ever Wanted	1,555
5	Lies	1,493
6	Remember When (Side A)	1,366
7	Remember When (Side B)	1,296
8	Same Old Thing	1,293
9	So He Won't Break	1,144
10	10 A.M. Automatic full track	1,116
11	Things Ain't Like They Used To Be	1,082
12	When the Lights Go Out full track	1,053
13	Girl Is on My Mind full track	1,051
14	Your Touch	976
15	Oceans & Streams	929

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ripplemusic wrote:
8 hours ago

If you dig music like these guys, come check us out at the From the Garage Group, a new group dedicated to rocking music from the world's garages. We're new and growing. http://www.last.fm/group/From+The+Garage

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fuzzfactor wrote:
8 hours ago

Hey, nicoinfurs. Yeah they were a pleasant surprise for me as well. Also check out the album "Rubber Factory". That's a pretty good. I like "magic potion" also but some think its too harsh. I haven't any of the others yet.

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nicoinfurs wrote:
yesterday morning

lol I always thought these guyus were just electronic faggots, the band names nowadays look so much like eachother, the black kids, the cool kids, oh no that's hiphop I believe, anyway, I started off with Attack & Release and it's surprisingly good, I never expected a modern band to combine a sound of today together with a bleusy sound SO WELL, what album can I check out after this one?

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Wizard2525 wrote:
yesterday afternoon

I'm going to try and go see them this Saturday @ the Minnesota State Fair. Anybody else going and if so what time to the Black Keys start playing????

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Wizard2525 wrote:
Thursday morning

this band is amazing....

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Hootinani wrote:
Wednesday evening

Wow, I think I just found my new favorite band. I can't believe they have at least 6 solid albums and I never knew these guys existed before today. So much energy, and amazing sound, I'm floored. After watching some of thier concert footage, I may have to take a trip down to Ohio to catch these guys live.

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Vidrio wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

:roo

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enzhuyeah wrote:
Tuesday morning

damn good live. i can't say they were my favorite show at outside lands(my favorite band out of the lineup, however), but they were fantastic nevertheless. very loud, raw, and heavier live.

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AxYoung wrote:
Sunday afternoon

Instant Indie Classic: The Big Come Up - http://consequenceofsound.net/2008/08/24/instant-indie-classic-the-big-come-up/

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Magnificent_M wrote:
Saturday evening

Too bad Berlin got canceled...

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nelllbelll wrote:
7 days ago

red rocks was incredible last night

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ninjarat0 wrote:
7 days ago

R&B flashback! YES! It's the garage rocker feel that shows the real spirit. Not ambition, not technicality, but real musical spirit. Listen to the feelings, 'cause they're there! :)

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DeadStreetlight wrote:
7 days ago

Im seeing them in Louisville, Kentucky. <3 Im super stoked. :] One of the best effing bands out there!

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reklez wrote:
7 days ago

Fantastic, love the vibe these guys give out

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GilmoursAngst wrote:
9 days ago

I wonder if there's any bands out there that has a similar sound.

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Bongo128 wrote:
9 days ago

"Hey, they finally fixed Magic Potion's cover :)" No reason to thank me;P... anyone can do it...

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r2wtrials wrote:
9 days ago

Brilliant raw blues-rock

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PoSt_NaCHo wrote:
10 days ago

Love these guys :)

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Rounder01 wrote:
13 days ago

The Drummer is crazy good. So much energy in these guys songs...

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SamSycamore wrote:
13 days ago

Blues-Rock. :)

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Aug 23 Sunset Junction Festival 2008 Sunset Junction, Los Angeles, United States
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