The second I heard that this album was produced by the eminent DJ Danger Mouse (behind music by Gnarles Barkley and the Gorillaz), I knew that it was more than just another two-piece garage rock band. Staying true to their bluesy roots, they manage to evade any influence from the synth-propelled ... Read review
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out there making a royal racket, The Black Keys are by far the least affected by the last three decades of popular music, and evolution. Even more so than Jack &...
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Their fifth LP, 'Attack And Release' sees US garage rock duo The Black Keys unleashing ... more
another blast of rootsy, bluesy and gutsy songs on eager fans. In a departure from usual form, the duo drafted in Danger Mouse to produce the record, lending the sound a comparably polished quality not present on previous outings. Indeed, 'Attack And Release' is the first Black Keys album to be recorded in a professional studio. Furthermore, 'Things Ain't What They Used To Be' features a duet with country singer Jessica Lea Mayfield. Includes the single 'Strange Times'.
Of all the two-piece rock bands (Dresden Dolls, The White Stripes, The Kills, John & Jehn) ... more
out there making a royal racket, The Black Keys are by far the least affected by the last three decades of popular music, and evolution. Even more so than Jack & Meg. Which makes you check the album credits twice and then seek a second opinion--produced by celebrated uber-producer, superstar DJ and one half of Gnarls Barkley, the ubiquitous and really quite modern Danger Mouse?! No, your eyes do not deceive you, but thankfully neither do your ears. He may have brought a discipline and expensive sheen to Attack & Release, the riffing is buffed up real good, but this is essentially the same band that continues to live less of a life and more a Jimi Hendrix Experience. If there is a change it's that for the first time their foot is teased off the accelerator, with "Lies", "Remember When (Side A)" and "Oceans & Streams" loosening their shoulders and playing a more chilled brand of dusty sunset southern blues, adding in keys and new layers of texture (is that really a flute on "Same Old Thing"?!). There's still plenty of chance, on the massive Zeppelin-esque "Strange Times" and "Remember When (Side B)" for instance, to leave a boot mark though. More release than attack this time around, but the key still fits. --James Berry
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Of all the two-piece rock bands (Dresden Dolls, The White Stripes, The Kills, John&Jehn) ... more
out there making a royal racket, The Black Keys are by far the least affected by the last three decades of popular music, and evolution. Even more so than Jack&Meg. Which makes you check the album credits twice and then seek a second opinion--produced by celebrated uber-producer, superstar DJ and one half of Gnarls Barkley, the ubiquitous and really quite modern Danger Mouse?! No, your eyes do not deceive you, but thankfully neither do your ears. He may have brought a discipline and expensive sheen toAttack&Release, the riffing is buffed up real good, but this is essentially the same band that continues to live less of a life and more a Jimi Hendrix Experience. If there is a change it's that for the first time their foot is teased off the accelerator, with "Lies", "Remember When (Side A)" and "Oceans&Streams" loosening their shoulders and playing a more chilled brand of dusty sunset southern blues, adding in keys and new layers of texture (is that really a flute on "Same Old Thing"?!). There's still plenty of chance, on the massive Zeppelin-esque "Strange Times" and "Remember When (Side B)" for instance, to leave a boot mark though. More release than attack this time around, but the key still fits.--James Berry
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Of all the two-piece rock bands (Dresden Dolls, The White Stripes, The Kills, John&Jehn) ... more
out there making a royal racket, The Black Keys are by far the least affected by the last three decades of popular music, and evolution. Even more so than Jack&Meg. Which makes you check the album credits twice and then seek a second opinion--produced by celebrated uber-producer, superstar DJ and one half of Gnarls Barkley, the ubiquitous and really quite modern Danger Mouse?! No, your eyes do not deceive you, but thankfully neither do your ears. He may have brought a discipline and expensive sheen toAttack&Release, the riffing is buffed up real good, but this is essentially the same band that continues to live less of a life and more a Jimi Hendrix Experience. If there is a change it's that for the first time their foot is teased off the accelerator, with "Lies", "Remember When (Side A)" and "Oceans&Streams" loosening their shoulders and playing a more chilled brand of dusty sunset southern blues, adding in keys and new layers of texture (is that really a flute on "Same Old Thing"?!). There's still plenty of chance, on the massive Zeppelin-esque "Strange Times" and "Remember When (Side B)" for instance, to leave a boot mark though. More release than attack this time around, but the key still fits.--James Berry
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Of all the two-piece rock bands (Dresden Dolls, The White Stripes, The Kills, John&Jehn) ... more
out there making a royal racket, The Black Keys are by far the least affected by the last three decades of popular music, and evolution. Even more so than Jack&Meg. Which makes you check the album credits twice and then seek a second opinion--produced by celebrated uber-producer, superstar DJ and one half of Gnarls Barkley, the ubiquitous and really quite modern Danger Mouse?! No, your eyes do not deceive you, but thankfully neither do your ears. He may have brought a discipline and expensive sheen toAttack&Release, the riffing is buffed up real good, but this is essentially the same band that continues to live less of a life and more a Jimi Hendrix Experience. If there is a change it's that for the first time their foot is teased off the accelerator, with "Lies", "Remember When (Side A)" and "Oceans&Streams" loosening their shoulders and playing a more chilled brand of dusty sunset southern blues, adding in keys and new layers of texture (is that really a flute on "Same Old Thing"?!). There's still plenty of chance, on the massive Zeppelin-esque "Strange Times" and "Remember When (Side B)" for instance, to leave a boot mark though. More release than attack this time around, but the key still fits.--James Berry
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Advantages: Soulful, unique Disadvantages: Need a change of pace
The second I heard that this album was produced by the eminent DJ Danger Mouse (behind music by Gnarles Barkley and the Gorillaz), I knew that it was more than just another two-piece garage rock band. Staying true to their bluesy roots, they manage to evade any influence from the synth-propelled music so ubiquitous today. In a way, this lack of extra oomph left me wanting; however, this really is an excellent purchase. You just kind of have to take ... ...days of Zeppelin and Hendrix, with a slight drop into the repetitive at times. There are glimmers of brilliance here that offer an invigorating mixture of psychedelic kick with a contemporary feel. The Black Keys are truly a revelation. They just need to step things up a notch.
Highlights of the album:
#Psychotic Girl #Strange Times #Remember When (Side B)
Not so hot tracks to avoid:
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The second I heard that this album was produced by the eminent DJ Danger Mouse (behind music by Gnarles Barkley and the Gorillaz), I knew that it was more than just another two-piece garage rock band. Staying true to their bluesy roots, they manage to evade any influence from the synth-propelled music so ubiquitous today. In a way, this lack of extra oomph left me wanting; however, this really is an excellent purchase. You just kind of have to take it for what it is: a hearkening back to the days of Zeppelin and Hendrix, with a slight drop into the repetitive at times. There are glimmers of brilliance here that offer an invigorating mixture of psychedelic kick with a contemporary feel. The Black Keys are truly a revelation. They just need to step things up a notch.
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Product details
Title
Attack And Release
Performer
Black Keys (The)
Genre
Rock & Pop
Sub Genre
Alternative
Release Date
31/03/2008
Label / Distributor
V2 / Republic Of Music/Universal Music
Producer
Danger Mouse
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Format
Performer
EAN
5033197504520
Catalogue Number
VVR 1050452
Additional notes
Album Notes
Their fifth LP, 'Attack And Release' sees US garage rock duo The Black Keys unleashing another blast of rootsy, bluesy and gutsy songs on eager fans. In a departure from usual form, the duo drafted in Danger Mouse to produce the record, lending the sound a comparably polished quality not present on previous outings. Indeed, 'Attack And Release' is the first Black Keys album to be recorded in a professional studio. Furthermore, 'Things Ain't What They Used To Be' features a duet with country singer Jessica Lea Mayfield. Includes the single 'Strange Times'.
Titles on disc 1
1.
All You Ever Wanted
2.
I Got Mine
3.
Strange Times
4.
Psychotic Girl
5.
Lies
6.
Remember When (side A)
7.
Remember When (side B)
8.
Same Old Thing
9.
So He Won't Break
10.
Oceans And Streams
11.
Things Ain't Like They Used To Be
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