Brothers

Its a bit long for what it is, but good. Laid back at times. Decent

didnt wanna listen to it

I like them pulling from soul and motown voices from the past.

5.5/10 This was fine. I’m sure they get compared to the White Stripes constantly, so I will too: O prefer the WS. Well put together, poppy blues rock. Doesn’t have the sensibility nor the fun of the WS. Best: Too Afraid to Love You

Not bad, not great. Good enough to listen to.

I liked this and found it a solid three. Had it had one or more songs that spectacularly grabbed me, I'd have it as a 4. But none did, though it was only one listen of the album, so I'm open to reconsideration.

Decent album

Opened pretty strong, then I tired of the similar sounds/themes, then i had 6 more tracks left. There was nothing terrible wrong with it, few hits, felt like a lot of background noise filler though on reflection

Якби мене попросили назвати найбільш характерних представників олдскульного рок звучання, то першим я б напевно, безперечно, назвав Джека Вайта, ну а другими б були The Black Keys. Увесь час до цього альбому вони намагалися знайти щось нове, бо у стилістиці блюз року, вони здається сказали все що хотіли та могли ще на Rubber Factory (2004). Але після трохи дивного психоделічного Attack & Release (2008), вони все ж повернулись до свого фірмового гаражного звучання з впізнаваними блюзовими мелодіями. Альбом Brothers став втіленням цього повернення та по суті не сильно виділяється чимось новаторським на фоні їх попередньої творчості. Напевно єдиним елементом, що дійсно дивує, так це доволі високі вокальні партії. Але ж цей альбом вважають видатним не просто так, правда? Нууу, тут важко сказати, для когось він є найбільш "безпечним" альбомом цього гурту(і це так), та за це його відповідно не люблять. А для когось - це квінтесенція їх творчості де втілено все найкраще що міг колись продемонструвати гурт (і це також так). Якщо говорити особисто про мене, то у порівняні з вищезгаданим Rubber Factory цей альбом, не дивлячись на вторинність, виглядає більш виграшно. Відчувається в ньому майстерність, та впевненість з якою гурт до нього підійшов. Усі музичні малюнки тут максимально яскраві, а партії на The Only One та Howlin' For You раз і назавжди врізаються в пам'ять. Ба більше, альбом просто здоровезний та нараховує цілих 15 треків в якому немає жодного філера, ніби слухаєш компіляцію їх кращих речей. Він як стейк, готуючи який, нарешті вдалося отримати ідеальну просмажку, це напевно і робить альбом видатним.

I was in pretty early with the Black Keys and as these things tend to go, this meant I was pulling for them to have success. I also kinda lost interest just as fast: their genre exercises, committed and believable, never broke out of being imitation. After thickfreakness long faded from memory I remember giving the one-off BlakRoc collaboration a go, mostly because of the sample material from which the project’s name half originated. It’s not the greatest rap-rock pairing, but hinted at a malleability the earlier classic r&b sound never did. That sets up Brothers, a wide-eyed rock and soul record that lets in hooks and melody. Maybe too many hooks and particular melodies for some, as their reliance on advert placements grew to make them an inescapable sound on tv for the better part of the early 2010s. As with most BK records, there’s a handful of memorable songs and a lot of filler, but the melding of old blues sounds and contemporary production, if cheapened some by the subsequent advert exposure, sits well and sustains a particular tone.

Good ol fashioned rock music. I don't mind this album and The Black Keys but it feels very non-essential for me. I would give up their seat at the table for something nicher any day of the week. Cringe album cover also. Fave Tracks: Everlasting Light 3.3/5

This is a high three, but it’s just not 4 quality for me

fun, a few songs i didnt care for but a good album!! cohesive, intentional

Enjoyable. Wouldn't listen to on repeat

It's a good album, I've already listened to it.

Not bad but definitely wasn't as good as I remembered this album being. Feels pretty one dimensional and felt kinda boring at times. I still think the black keys are cool ass white dudes, but I'm leaning a weak 3 on this. Never Going to Give You Up and These Days were two songs that I enjoyed more than others

Blues Brothers.

These seem to be a marmite band but I love marmite!

Flinke folk uten skikkelige låter. Groovy, da.

It’s alright but El Camino is a better album.

🎤

Used to be a big black keys fan, this was my favorite for a while but honestly it fell off, for me, still some great songs

Middle of the road rock for the most part - Howlin go you and Tighten up are obviously classics. Another reviewer said it’s just a FIFA soundtrack and it’s hard to disagree. El Camino is all round a more exciting album. Good but not great

Not bad but using the same rhythm for most of the album gets boring.

Good3/5

Brothers from The Black Keys with their heavy drums, slinging guitar, and raspy vocals makes for a cool hipster album. Only familiar with the hit Howlin’ for You from radio play, but enjoyed the entire album. Will check out more of their music. L = (2.9*s) J = (3.6*s)

Took a bit for these boys to make the scene but when they finally did, it was smash. I did not fully jump on board at the time but I did like the hits with "Tighten up" best track they got. Danger Mouse is a beast and when he collabs on a project...it's just gonna work. The Black Keys got a good sound that gets better with age. It's the bluesy alt-rock that gets ya. Brothers is a complete album with good range...slows down a bit at the end but as a total package, solid release. 3.45 stars.

The Black Keys were seemingly everywhere for a few years in my late-college run. I wasn't aware they had been active since 2002 but they really made a splash and hit the big time in 2010/2011 on the heels of Brothers and the smash follow up El Camino. Both albums had radio hits that seemed to scratch a certain alt-rock itch. While El Camino is the better album, Brothers is what put them on the map for me. I was exposed to a lot of the songs on this album but don't believe I had ever listened to it in unison previously. Brothers is a respectable album, but my criticism of the album echoes my feelings for the band overall. I'm not sure I need all 55 minutes of Brothers (or The Black Keys for that matter). They have proven they are very capable of putting together a solid radio hit, but there is very little depth or staying power. I respect the hell out of a 2-piece band that is able to assemble a handful of tunes with mass appeal, but I feel they are better consumed in bite-sized quantities and sticking solely to the hits. The deep cuts do little to keep me around, and with only 2 players, there is little variation to the sound they crank out. The Black Keys have their time and place, and I do believe the deserve an entry on this list, but I don't find myself going back to the well on either Brothers or El Camino with much regularity. I'll continue to enjoy a Black Keys songs now and then with a group but quickly move on to the next thing. 2.47 stars

Very much not for me mainly because off heavy fuzz pedals used on guitars and also the main singers voice and how he sings. However I do really enjoy the instrumentals especially the rhythm guitar and whenever they used keys

Listening to a Black Keys record in the year of our Lord 2025, good heavens; takes me back. First half of the album is all bangers and the back half is more groovy blues rock stuff. Overall still as good a listen as it was in 2010 to be honest

The first album I got on this site where I already had something from it in my library. This should be something I like. It's ok. Nothing bad, nothing great. Maybe that's because all the songs sound the same. It's good background music.

It's a scratchy-ballad album. Not my favourite, but I appreciate how much thought went into making the rythyms match the style of the music and the guitar riffs. 3/5.

Very good

"I hate that soulful affectation white girls put on / why don't you move to the Delta?" At least 60s/70s white guys who ripped off the blues would go wild with their vocals, this Millenial/late Gen X commercial rock for the radio, FIFA soundtracks and car adverts is totally sanded down despite its gestures to blues rock. The instrumentation is pretty good, dragging the whole thing up to being pleasantly mediocre.

3 1/2 Stars: I'm all for the distorted guitar sounds of bluesy rockin' roll, but much like AC/DC, I could never sit down and listen to a full hour-long record of it for fun. Good for bits and bites and crafting a playlist, but a full length Black Keys "album" will never be a go-to for me.

Kinda soulless for a souls-like album by white guys

Not bad but would never listen to it again. Sounds like a car commercial.

Bom

Some real car commercial-core tracks on here that really started to meander into one another while just being 'pretty good' I was enjoying it for the most part for half an hour but was feeling pretty numb to it as it reached its close at nearly an hour. I don't know why this was the album chosen for this band

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The Black Keys, Artic Monkeys, and Cage the Elephant made up the bulk of my 14 year old music taste. Artic Monkeys has undoubtedly aged the most poorly with consistently bland and unimpressive albums. Cage the Elephant have faired much better, I still return to their albums thoughtout the year and have songs which I adore. Unfortunately ruined by Matt Shultz getting over his coke addiction. The black keys sit somewhere in the middle, but even amongst albums I would considered "mixed" in quality Brothers is mid. They are attempting to do a distorted garage sounding blues that is somewhat inspired but utterly flat. Even as a teen I recognised this as a particular weak link. Dan Auerbach has always exhibited remarkably more talent as a producer, and teacher than as a musician in his own right. Just look at the guys production credits if you're curious. He taught Matt Schultz how to sing and clearly understands how to run an electric guitar through a machine to get something to get a sound which is dreamy, rough, textured. Like a mirage in a south American desert. As a composer and a writer. Mixed. 5/10 P.S. Inverted Bell Curve, the start and the end are definitely of the peaks on this one with a complete wash in the middle.

Sorry, Jae, this is...fine?

I constantly mix up the Black Keys and the Black Crowes. Seems fair to me, they’re both basically the same mid-range blues rock.

I bought this album based on the strength of the singles, and remember being pretty disappointed in the rest of the album. And listening back now, I can see my memory was right on the money. There are some great songs, which is honestly bringing my review up to three stars, but my god does it all get soupy in the middle. Their later albums get better at having some consistent quality, but I maintain that The Black Keys are a band where you only really need to listen to the singles.

The Good: It’s a family affair! The Bad: What about the sisters? The Ugly: I always confused them with the Eyed-Peas… Post 2000 modern music isn’t my thing. Though I recognize several of the tunes on the album, and they aren’t bad, it’s the kind of music which, in my humbles opinion, sounds forced… I will put them together with the likes of Imagine Dragons (I think that’s the name of the band), and just say “nice try, you failed”. Down the middle, though I believe I will have to go back and re-rate loads of my previously listened to albums as yesterday it turned out that I ranked Aja by Steely Dan with a 4… and that’s just wrong.

An album with some highs, mixed in with some more tame and lull periods as well, but a nice mixture nonetheless throughout. It would receive 3.5 but will be rounded down to a 3.

Solid album, Tighten Up, Howlin for You and These Days being the stand outs. 3/5.

it starts out fun but pretty standard punk or blues or whatever, but then it gets kinda different starting with "Black Mud" and "The Only One." Not super out there, but there was a slight shift that I wasn't expecting. Maybe a little generic overall? But I still enjoyed it.

Very good

Good album

The Black Keys are a good band and this is a good album. But I never understood the fascination and I don't get why they're on this list. 3

Never heard of them. It's a somewhat decent album, quite bluesy, not bad, and sometimes a strange mixdown. This is not an album I need to hear again.

it's so important to listen to music and realize how many people have pulled inspo...hozier i see you

3, great album of slow jams

It has the ingredients but somehow just doesn't hit the spot. Inoffensive.

I enjoyed this, but its not breaking any boundaries or setting any high watermarks. White man blues rock done very proficiently with some good tunes and some slick production. I owned this first time around but havent listened to it in a decade which tells its own story.

A couple of stand out tracks but very similar sounding throughout. And a longer album so a lot starts to feel the same. Still brings back good memories and a good album but I'll give it a 3.

Decent. 3/5

Some nice songs.

The Black Keys are basically washed up hacks these days, and I truly never need to hear their music again (well, Weight of Love can stay. But otherwise). So I was not excited for this one. But, I do have to say, while I don't *love* this record, I do GET it. It makes sense that this is the album that really made them go mainstream, and it's all-around a decent set of tunes that brought blues & soul to the indie aesthetics of the time in a unique way. The deep cuts are surprisingly consistent. Auerbach is just not my cup of tea.

Besser als ich gedacht hab. Nette Lieder dabei, aber jetzt nicht DAS Album, dass ich in meinem Leben gebraucht hab. Maybe hittets mich eines Tages, aber ka

Its fine

some solid songs. too deep in association with ex

The black keys are a very consistent band.

very mid

This is an album by The Black Keys. The name of this album is Brothers. The rating for this album is 3/5.

Good 2010's indie rock album, with some catchy hits that I remember, but good variety as well in the deep tracks. 3.5

Solid, not earth shattering but enjoyable enough. I know a lot of people who absolutely love The Black Keys, and I don’t quite see the obsession. But also, I do enjoy their music.

The Black Keys have a very distinct sound, but it gets repetitive when listening to a whole album. Still worth listening to, but I don't think I'd go out of my way to do so. I think it would work better as a few songs speckled withing a large playlist than all at once.

this is an album by the black keys. the name of the album is brothers. the rating of the album is ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great stuff but not edgy enough

Some favorites here, but not among their best albums

2000s rock. Album not half as good as that one song.

Good. Not classic. Certainly not elite. And not even their best or most interesting. This gets a three. El Camino would/will get a four.

Easy listening fuzzy garage blues. Can't say too much bad about it but it just makes me think of car adverts. El Camino is better.

Nothing bad to say. Was great background music while I played DRG but I don't remember anything in particular

Great album

7/10

3 stars

Ooh this is fun! Heavy beats and guitars, thudding catchy rhythms. Not a raw sound but quick-seared on the grill. Yeah, Black Keys. All right. What it is.

This album is fine. 2.5 probably. I'm still listening through it and it's not my thing. I'll give it a 3 because I recognize it's well done but I find it to be not crazy interesting. Now that I'm writing my reasoning I'll give it a 3.

It's a real shame what the marketing majors did to this album. The entire time I was listening I just felt like I was watching commercials.

Like it 3/5

The black keys on release were the saviors of rock and roll if I remember right That doesn't hold up so well, but it's an ok bluesy rock album

Borther uhhh jaja, was söll mir sege. na gmüetlich aber au biz boring tbh. Da hends ez nüd revolutioniert. 3 priise salz für mini brüedere. Alternative album und bandnamevorschläg vu mir: The by Black Keys Brothers Black by The Brothers Keys Keys by The Black Brothers

Fun but probably not going to stick with me

Not too shabby, reminds me of EA NHL game

Really appreciating the groove and tone (especially of the bass). Listened to the black keys in their earlier career and always preferred their stripped back bluesier fuzzier stuff (thickfreakness being my favourite) and this seems a nice marriage between that and their more recent el Camino era. Only flaw is I think the simplicity doesnt always reward multiple listens.

Thickfreakness is superior to this offering.

3.5/5

shameless vibe

Legal, mas concluí que não gosto muito da banda. Tem uma hora que o synth bass já não desce mais tão bem

I really should like this. Two piece band with rock and roll influences, but with a much wider range of tones and styles? Should be an immediate 5. And yet, despite listening 2-3 times, I couldn't remember a single thing from this album. It's not offensive, and I certainly wouldn't turn it off, but it's just a bit...dull? I used to be a bartender and we'd play one of their early albums in the bar all the time, so why *this* album is in the list ai have no idea. 3, because maybe it's a grower? The dictionary definition of "it's fine, I guess"

It's fine, I guess. Doesn't grip me.

Not bad! already familiar with a few songs from this album, really enjoy the general sound of this one! Steady 3/5

Nothing special

Ok

Not-partially good indie with some breakthrough in most hyped song, all and all sounds kinds mid in my opinion

I really vibed and a-grooved with the first four or five songs but the rest was quite forgettable for me. That being said, I still think it's a decent album, just not my thing. Weirdly, out of all the catchy, advert-friendly, corona-selling tunes that Black Keys have under their belts it's always Next Girl that gets stuck in my head for some reason. I really like that song for its tempo and plodding riff (or what my partner describes as "bluesy big-dick energy").

Not the most exciting album. But enjoyable as background music.

A solidly meh album. There are one or two good songs that are classics for a reason, but I'm not sure they're enough to justify going back to listening to the album again.

This was fun, but definitely dragged a bit. I admit I've never understood the draw of the Black Keys; it seems that it would be easy to come up with their music as a linear combination of a few of their contemporaries. But maybe I'm OOTL on something?

-I actually really liked this.. much more than I thought I would -some of the songs here are absolute bangers. I may be biased because I enjoy blues rock, but I love the whole band’s sense of rhythm. -it went on a little long and got kind of samey (only thing keeping it from 4 stars) but pretty good nonetheless -Favorites are Everlasting Light, Tighten Up, and Sinister Kid

A little repetitive but I think I’d listen to this album again

An album I actually already own and enjoy! It’s not groundbreaking, but solid blues-informed rock-n-roll.

i think this is good for what it is and was at the time, but i think we have sort of grown out of this sound, and there are just so many other things i would listen to before this. not terrible tho, doesn’t hurt my ears, overall pleasant, but kind of boring

fine

I’ve never listened to a Black Keys album all the way through before, and while they have some good songs, every song pretty much sounds the same. I was hoping to like this more. 2.5 stars.

People absolutely love this I think, and I've never really understood why. It sounds pretty good though I do feel like the album loses momentum. It's so heavily stylized but not a style I really enjoy. Fine album.

Awesome contemporary blues record. The speaker buzz really adds an aesthetic, pretty cool that they only add it to like one instrument per song. Makes the song feel almost punk rock. The Black Keys often feel like the next step in blues music after Jack White. This album is way too front loaded. If this was cut down to 30ish mins it would be legendary, however the back half is much too slow compared to the first 25 mins.

Not a bad album overall, and some all time great songs as well

Solid album

Not really my type, but it's not bad.

bakker ez is unalmas, nem tudom, hogy ilyen széria van-e vagy én vagyok szigorú kedvemben. :D pedig szépen megcsinált blues ez, de egy albumon keresztül valahogy kicsit erőltetett is meg egyhangú is. a tény, hogy 2010-es az album, és nem sokkalsokkal korábbi, mint ahogy a hangzásból gondolnám, ad neki plusz egy csillagot az előbbiekhez képest, szóval 3 it is.

НедоArckticMonkeys, но послушать можно

A couple of really strong songs, but ultimately a little dull.

Good album

I used to be the worlds biggest Black Keys apologist, and this album in particular was so important to me. Brothers was the first vinyl I bought as a 13-year-old. The video for Tighten Up was the coolest thing I had ever seen and inspired me to start learning guitar. I had all these songs on my iPod Classic and listened to them constantly. The song my high school girlfriend and I claimed was "ours" is Everlasting Light, for fuck's sake! I still have so much love for those songs, as well as Howlin' For You, She's Long Gone, and Never Gonna Give You Up. But the whole thing doesn't hold up quite as well as I hoped. This is clearly the Black Keys at their most commercial-seeking. Songs like Sinister Kid, Black Mud, Next Girl, The Go Getter, and basically the rest of Side B just aren't at the same quality as the first half. I still have love for this album, but man, their earlier garage-leaning stuff was so much more fun. Maybe I'm just a Rubber Factory enjoyer.

It’s not that it’s not good. There are some solid songs on here. But I agree with other reviewers here that say this drags a bit, is repetitive at times and frankly feels… insincere.

Yes!!

Rly nice and chill

3.5- rounded down

Chill music, but it all blends together. Hard to tell one song from another.

Never Gonna Give You Up is an all time CLASSIC. The rest? Pretty unremarkable. All three of these stars are for that track

It’s very repetitive and monotonous to get through. There are a few enjoyable tunes but the vast majority sounds and feel like filler songs.

Enjoyed this album more than I thought I would. Although my expectations were quite low. I know the singles from this album quite well, Tighten up & Howlin for you, were on the BBC Radio 6. But I was expecting the other songs to be 'samey' and although thesei are mostly bluesy/shouty type songs there was some elements of variation. Probably won't listen to again. I guess this is a case of, 'you had to be there', to get the best from these. And I'm afraid I can't be bothered going! 3 stars.

Kind of interesting, but noisy, voice doesn’t sound great, and without any musicality.

Enjoyed the first several songs. The last 5 or so I didn’t care for. The sounds is the iconic Black Keys sound.

Haven't listened to The Black Keys in quite a long time, and those songs weren't even on this album. Howlin' For You sounded very familiar, though. Solid but didn't ever really stimulate me much. B-tier blues rock. A pleasant enough listen but nothing special for me. Favorite track(s): Everlasting Light, Tighten Up, Ten Cent Pistol

Another album that middle school me loved. I still have the CD, even. I do like some of the music here, but the lyrics are kind of weaksauce across the board. Definitely not a bad album. Feels like whitewashed blues pop rock music. I'd liken The Black Keys to being the Target or H&M of Blues Pop Rock, broadly appealing, not much breadth or depth past the surface.

Short Song-by-Song Review of Brothers by The Black Keys Everlasting Light A brilliant opener. The falsetto vocals and stomping beat are hypnotic, setting the stage for the album’s raw, soulful vibe. A perfect mix of grit and groove. Next Girl The heavy bassline and punchy guitars make this a standout. The lyrics are drenched in sardonic wit, while the sound carries a bluesy swagger that’s infectious. Tighten Up The album’s biggest hit for a reason. Danger Mouse’s production shines here, with whistling melodies and a hook that’s impossible not to hum along with. A timeless jam. Howlin’ for You Instantly catchy, with a driving rhythm that feels like a playful nod to garage rock classics. It’s brash, fun, and unrelentingly cool. She’s Long Gone A darker, slower-burning track that oozes bluesy grit. The distorted guitar riff is a highlight, evoking a sense of longing and raw emotion. Black Mud An instrumental interlude with haunting, swampy vibes. It’s short but atmospheric, showcasing the band’s knack for setting a mood. The Only One Dreamy and sultry, this track slows things down with smooth melodies and a soulful undercurrent. The synth touches add a new dimension to the album’s texture. Too Afraid to Love You A deeply emotional standout. The harpsichord adds a baroque, melancholic beauty to the bluesy vocals and lyrics. A haunting love song. Ten Cent Pistol A dark tale of betrayal and revenge set to a slow, menacing groove. The storytelling is vivid, and the music builds tension beautifully. Sinister Kid High energy and full of attitude, with a driving rhythm and sharp riffs. The vocals feel defiant and raw, adding to its rebellious charm. The Go Getter A bit of a moodier, more atmospheric track. The slow tempo and spacey production give it a brooding intensity, making it an intriguing deep cut. I'm Not the One Stripped-down and soulful, this track leans on emotional vulnerability. The minimalist arrangement lets the heartfelt lyrics shine. Unknown Brother A tender and heartfelt song. The lyrics convey a sense of loss and longing, while the melody feels both melancholic and uplifting. Never Gonna Give You Up A soulful cover that pays homage to the band’s influences. Smooth, romantic, and a nice stylistic shift on the album. These Days The perfect closer. Reflective and bittersweet, it feels like the calm after the storm. The melancholic tone lingers beautifully, leaving a lasting impression. Overall: Brothers is a masterclass in blending blues, rock, and soul into something timeless yet fresh. The Black Keys’ raw energy and emotional depth make this album a joy to revisit.

This is a good album. Great bluesy sound, with good lyrics and vocals. I enjoyed it. Plus, points are the bluesy sound, the backing tracks, the lyrics, and vocals. Fantastic! On the negative side the album is very front loaded and far too long. It could have easily been the first 10 tracks. Shorter and sharper would have made it a 4/5 There are some great tracks, I really enjoyed too afraid to love you and ten cent pistol. The big hits tighten up and Howlin for you are great tracks too. Favourite song: Too afraid to love you Least favourite: the last 5-6 tracks. they feel like filler. Album artwork: Love it

downloaded 2,3,4,7&8. decent

easy, breezy, beautiful

I kinda skimmed it. It was good but not something I would listen to regularly.

One of the original garage rock stars. I can appreciate the bangers but not “great”

With few exceptions, there is very little variation song to song. Everlasting Light and Howling for You are standouts, the rest kinda blend together.

[5/10] Spotify recommended me the “Beer and Wings” playlist after I listened to this which sums it up pretty well.

Pretty good. I do think they bring something new to the genre, and would be happy to go back to them. I'm Not the One was one of my favourites

Don't know why but liked it more than I thought I would. The music is definitely better than the singing, but all in all its a decent album. Best song: Too Afraid to Love

The hits are catchy but the rest drags and feels repetitive. Great production tho 2.6

Never was the biggest black keys guy but this is a solid offering from then with some strong tracks

I enjoyed most of this. This album is nicely put together

Somewhat familiar with the Black Keys via their singles throughout the years, especially from "El Camino", which would follow this release. Decent garage rock band at a time when the genre was undergoing a revival. Simplistic production and song composition here, given where the group recorded. The two big singles "Tighten Up" and "Howlin' for You" stick out here and are conveniently back-to-back in the track listing. The album starts to fade after that unfortunately, and becomes a little one-note.

The frontman can't sing. This is like a worse version of Labrinth or Glass Animals. I did like the lyrics but this isn't something I'd listen to again.

Pretty standard blues rock, and though they've clearly been listening to some 70s glam, they're staying solidly in the safe middle ground. Has its moments, but too much of it is forgettable, even as it was playing.

Solid fuzz rock album 1001 album worthy: Yes - 17/31

Mediocre white men: blues rock edition.

This was just a really solid rock album, nothing else to say really

Okay.

This one just faded into background noise for me. Well made but ultimately uninspiring light rock.

Blues, Rock, 2010 -> 3

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I would have enjoyed it more if the vocals didn't have effects on every damn song.

Good

You could remove the spaces between the songs and just have one long continuous song because every one of them sounds exactly the same. I really liked Sinister Kid when it came out, but listening to this entire album is aural torture. Listening to one or two songs is fine, but more than that is just too monotonous. I kept checking how much longer I had left to listen to this album. That's not a good indicator for a repeat listen.

Buena música pero no destaca demasiado. La puedo poner de fondo y disfrutarla así, pero no me vuela la peluca.

I remember this being such a huge record and how representative it was of music at the time. There was a big trend of using vintage equipment and methods to record, and it seems like the Black Keys might've been the band that started the trend. Cool record that had significant impact at the time, but I don't think it's really that unique as time has gone on.

A qualidade da banda é inegável por mais melancólico que o disco possa transmitir! Senti a falta de maiores sucessos.

Brothers is a decent, if unexceptional, record. I like the songs okay, but it's not an album I'd return to often. I get why it helped them cross over to a larger audience, because it's well produced with a handful of catchy songs. (Danger Mouse knows what he's doing). People tend to like that sort of thing, which is fine. I want music that really grabs me and carries me along, preferably with a sound that distinguishes itself as being both genuine and distinctly different, and these songs fall short of doing that. They're trying though. I'm not sure anyone NEEDS to hear this album, but if you're going to check this band out you could pick worse places to start. For blues rock from the current century, I'll take The White Stripes over all the competition, and they've got 5 albums out of 6 that I still enjoy regularly.

3.5 stars

3.5 stars

I think the album is good, and I like a decent amount of songs. I am not their biggest fan. It's between a 3 and 4 for me.

Really liked some songs, really didn't like some songs.

Gutta rocker jo litt

This is sort of when they started to suck. Howlin for you is trash but I enjoyed relistening to this and would definitely not complain if someone put it on. Some of the instrumentation sounds like wu-tang beats.

I like the Black Keys. Brothers is a solid album, but I KNOW it gets better. A LOT better...aka El Camino. I really like the vocals and guitar parts but some songs on this album just aren't as catchy as they will get later on. More like a 2.5 Liked Songs: "Everlasting Light" , "Next Girl" , "Howlin' for You" , "She's Long Gone" , "Ten Cent Pistol" , "Sinnister Kid"

235/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑

***An ok album

Very solid. The songs all blend together for me though.

Enjoyable but all just sounds like The Black Keys to me which prevents

Few cool songs

Fine, nothing special. If a liquor commercial was an album.

This is a nice CD, I listed to it a bunch when it came out and saw Black Keys on this tour. But I wouldn't have said it's one of the best CDs of that era. Really, as superlatives go, it's more like the most-normal good CD of that era. Not that it's bad, but I'm more just surprised the guy put it on this list. For starters, he seems to be kind of an Anglophile, and most of the best music from this period is from the British bands. This came out kind of at the tail end of the indie rock period and was sort of a bridge between that style, with the raw stripped-down hard-rocking sound, and the bullshit Disneyland Americana of The Lumineers and Mumford & Sons that would come later. Listening to it again now, it opens strong, the first five songs or so are bangers, but it really loses steam at about the halfway point, after "She's Long Gone". To the extent that a band that is to a first approximation a Doors cover band ever had anything at all to say, they definitely didn't have 55 minutes worth of stuff to say. This would've made a better 35 minute CD. It's not really new, it's not really virtuosic, but it's solid within-the-lines rock. I didn't mind putting it back on again.

Nice enough sound. They sort of merged with white denim at this point.

I have a weird relationship with this album. I was SO into the singles when I was in high school, but I found the record itself bloated and a bit boring. Nowadays, I don’t really get much out of “Howlin’ for You” or “Tighten Up,” but deeper cuts like “Sinister Kid” or “10 Cent Pistol” are total jams. It’s a decent album overall; I prefer El Camino if we’re looking at the commercial peak of the Black Keys, but it’s far better than anything they’ve put out since Turn Blue

Very good. Gets a bit repetitive.

Good

Didn’t dislike it, but it was all a bit samey

Let the record show, I’m a fan of The Black Keys, but even they’d likely scoff at 'Brothers' landing on any “best of all time” list. The album marked a shift from their raw, garage-rock roots, with Danger Mouse’s production giving it a slicker feel at the cost of some of the gritty charm found in earlier work. The decision clearly paid off, earning them their first Grammy and going platinum. 'Brothers' has undeniable highlights—“Tighten Up” is an infectious hit, and “Howlin’ for You” delivers a driving rhythm with a catchy chorus. “Next Girl” stands out for its bluesy riff and tension. However, other tracks are solid in isolation but suffer from a lack of distinctive identity, blending into each other. The result is an unsettling dip in energy, leaving you wondering which track you’re even listening to. At over an hour, the album starts to drag, with some moments feeling repetitive. Brothers is a good album, but far from “best of” material. While its hits still resonate, the overall experience is weighed down by pacing issues. The Black Keys would perfect this sound on El Camino, making Brothers, despite its success, feel more like a stepping stone than a defining moment. Did/Do I own this release? No Does this release belong on the list? Even The Black Keys would say no. Would this release make my personal list? No. Will I be listening to it again? Unlikely.

Pretty standard Black Keys - all their songs sound the same to me. That being said, it is a formula that I like. Some pretty funky songs but doesn’t blow me away.

Favourite track: Tighten Up.

A perfectly fine 3.5/5 that can be a 4/5 at 1am at a dive bar. Like some of the artists on here, it is hard to go above a certain rating when they have other projects I just enjoy more (specifically the earlier Rubber Factory). I liked this album enough to see them on their tour for this album and it was clear they were heading for some more mainstream adoption rolling off of this. Actually sitting down to listen to this for the first time in about a decade, I found myself missing some of the grit of their earlier records and being bored by the radio singles, but still enjoyed the vibe as a whole.

I never understood the appeal for this album being so good. Its good, but not that good. Kinda funny these guys tried to do an arena tour and cancelled the whole thing for lack of ticket sales. This is an album by The Black Keys. The rating for this album is 3 stars.

Good hooks but not really grabbing me Howlin for You riff has become a classic One-dimensional blues rock I would probably rate 2.5 if I could. Not bad, but other than the hits it didn’t compel me.

Great new age I guess I would call it indie rock? Really fun throughout, memorable riffs and some great standout tracks

Like every album made by The Black Keys or Kings of Leon, I wish they would just shut up. Such nice pop-rock compositions almost always ruined by the singers voice. I can’t quite pin it down, but there’s something in both the tonality of the singers voice and the lyrics that is so grating on the ears. On the plus side, this is recorded excellently. The fidelity and textures of all the instruments, how they all come together, it’s all fantastic. Softest 3 possible.

Music to sell stuff to.

Never listened to them before. Reazlly good sound

Its okay

I like a lot of the tracks on this album but I also find it to be pretty repetitive. 3.0 rating from me.

packets of energy...grindhouse

The second half of this album was better than the first half. Still, three stars is the most I'm prepared to offer.

Bluesy rock. Pretty good but I didn’t really care for the vocals. Sounded almost electronic in a way.

This was a fine album. Weird to listen to it right after "Let It Bleed" by The Rolling Stones, the influence is obvious, although more on the Blues side than the Country side. Nothing particularly memorable about tjis album.

Good

Heart said higher because it reminded me of being a young lad at university, head said it probably doesn’t deserve to be here. A 3 it is! Woo!

okay, nothing special

I couldn't listen to the second disc because it was unavailable on Spotify and I couldn't be bothered going to youtube just for the live versions of songs. I am surprised with how good this album was and I enjoyed listening to it in the background. I wish we could give half-star ratings, so this would be 3.5 and not just a mid album, but it's not really a 4.

Reminds me of the good old days

Fun album. I actually hadn’t ever heard the whole thing. Had a good time with this one.

A couple of good songs and a decent sound does not a full album make

''Everlasting Light'' is cool. Sounds mysterious. ''Next Girl'' is mid. ''Tighten Up'' is okay, it has cool features. ''Howlin' for You'' is the same as ''Tighten Up''. ''She's Long Gone'' is forgettable. ''Black Mud'' is also forgettable, but makes up for the fact that it's an instrumental. ''The Only One'' is okay, much better than the last two. ''Too Afraid to Love You'' is cool, sounds like The Doors (as does the rest of the album). ''Ten Cent Pistol'' once again, another forgettable song. ''Sinister Kid'' is okay. ''The Go Getter'' is okay, it's interesting. ''I'm Not The One'' is a good song. ''Unknown Brother'' carrying on the strong vibe from ''I'm Not The One''. ''Never Gonna Give You Up'' is a very good song! The best in the album, so far. ''These Days'' is an okay song.

Good alternative band. Love their music.

The songs I liked from this album, I still like but it didn’t introduce anything new to me really. Good not great.

Poppy electric blues rock with light flakes of psychedelia. Catchy hooks, catchy fuzzy/overdriven riffs. Auerbach’s smooth falsetto. Decent groove to it. Pretty repetitive songs and ton of variety in sound - which makes the 55 min run time drag a bit. Not much soars, but it’s very listenable and pretty broadly appealing.

Not super into the music, but appreciate it, nonetheless

First listen through Passive listening while cleaning Vibey. Songs definitely blend together. You can definitely tell they were written at the same time. Undecided if it's a good thing or not. Definitely nice to listen to as background though. Initial impression is 7.5 out of 10. During second listen, will be analyzing more musicality and lyrics

I dunno man I kind of wish I had left my understanding of the Black Keys to be informed by their hits that already made it to me, which are pretty fuckin great! They should get a smiley face on their homework for sticking with the vibe, but the rest of the album feels like a stream of faxed over copies of the hits and I’m a little bummed to have learned there’s not more to it.

I feel the urge to purchase an F150

Funky. Good beats. Some pretty good stuff on this one. Highlights: Everlasting Light Howlin' For You

It was really good. But honestly a bit boring. A lot of the songs seemed to be of the same structure and template and lacked a lot of variety. That being said I thoroughly enjoyed the song "Too Afraid to Love You".

Was nice, but not really my vibe of music

Primo dad blues. You can find this in any fuzz pedal review video. Decent background stuff.

Pretty nice bluesy rock - their next album El Camino is much better and more consistent. This was quite front-loaded.

I like the Black Keys. I haven’t listened in a while. Pretty good.

It's interesting how I can like something and simultaneously found it boring. Don't get me wrong, this has some good songs and I like some of the riffs and chill atmosphere, but I get the sense this band has done better. Also, does it need to be almost an hour?

Groovy.

An American band pretending to be a British band pretending to be an American band. I'm exhausted. I feel like I've heard all of these songs over the years but I've never really been interested enough to seek out this band or this album.

I enjoy this album a fair bit, and a number of years ago I would have given this a 4 or 5. El Camino is better imo Best thing it did for me was get me into Muddy Waters years ago.

fine

Couple songs I really enjoyed. All in all not a bad album but didn’t leave a lasting impression.

It was fine but only really background music tbh

Consistently alright but certainly nothing special.

This is okay. I think the songs are pretty decent, although the album is a bit too long and repetitive. Perfectly middle of the road. 5/10 Would I listen again? I'd probably end up hearing some of the tracks on various commercials

It's not bad, but it feels a little flat throughout

The more I listened the more this grew on me.

It’s good but got a little diluted by the shear number of songs. Edit, edit, edit…so it went from great to good as an album.

Another album that suffers from too damn many songs. At 9/10 songs this album approaches great - probably the high water mark for the band and the modern blues rock genre. At 15 songs it gets a little stale and has no real arc - just lots of music - a lot of it quite good. I would call it 3.5/5.

Some of the better pop music out there. I didn't really love the second half of the album with less hits, though it was still fine to listen to.

Solid blues rock. Loved this album in college, but after listening again it seems to be lacking something.

This album started off decently, but slowly devolved into a sad mess of generic garage rock

I quite liked it for a bit but it was overly long without delivering new ideas. I've always wondered why I'm not more of a Black Keys fan and after listening to an album I now know why - its all so samey.

good but most of the songs kinda sound the same

When I was 16 years old in 2015 or so, I was kind of a big Black Keys fan and I actually bought this album on iTunes, one of my treasured gift-card-off-the-Walmart-rack purchases. Today I have mixed feelings about the Black Keys and their sound. To sum it up, they sometimes feels like the beer commercial version of a much better band. But isn’t that kind of an elitist take? The Black Keys were a valuable window into a wider world of rock music for me, and I imagine I can’t be alone in that. Maybe in the years since they blew up in the early 2010s, they’ve actually become under-appreciated? Anyway, the album. There are a few great songs here alongside a variety of mid bluesy filler. The production is objectively pretty strong, as everything’s very clear and sharp, but something about this fuzzy yet clean sound isn’t clicking for me. I could definitely get in a mood where this album hits for me, but it’s telling that I can remember finishing Brothers for the first time as a teenager and feeling my love for the Black Keys starting to fade. There’s something about this album, and this band as a whole, that just feels hollow and overcooked. But hey, they can still write some great singles and you can still have fun listening to them. Best song: Everlasting Light

I recognize a couple of these songs, Tighten Up and Howlin' for You. This is like some Mississippi delta music or some Bayou music, or something. It's ok, but not my favorite type of music. I don't really have an interesting critique of this album. It doesn't move me, but it isn't terrible. I like the guitar, keys, and at some points, the vocals. The drums are just basic rhythm most of the time (The Go Getter is an exception), which I think is what bothers me about the album. I feel like I could play these drums, which isn't good because I can't play drums. Not trying to hate on it. It definitely fits this album. It isn't a bad album, but I wouldn't ride around listening to this. The back half of the album is much better. Tracks 7, 8, and 11 were a few of my favorites on here.

This was an interesting one. A mix of soul and funk. They went for more of an overall vintage sound throughout the album. I feel like a lot of the songs may have grown out of loose jam sessions rather than maybe someone showing up with a riff or a chorus to build a song around. There were not too many hooks in many of the songs to me. It was sort of a play in the background type of album. Not bad, but nothing really jumping out at me either. I'd heard of the Black Keys for years but had never listened to anything by them. For some reason while listening to them I thought to myself that this is the type of band that might be able to tour with the Alabama Shakes and Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night sweats. Also, for some reason I have the Black Keys lumped in a category in my mind called Millennial Music. That sound usually features some form of group singing at some point in songs, some decent music skill and not too many spikes in emotion. Sort of like some decent vanilla ice cream. Music that is ok to have on in the background but you wouldn't necessarily sit and listen to in a focused way.

Very enjoyable early 2010's white boy music. Some good stuff in there. Not revolutionary but extremely nostalgic, and sometimes that's all that people want.

I wanted to like this and for the first half of it I thought it might be a rare, first time listen, 4-star rating. But then it all got a bit samey and there wasn’t really any variation in any of the sound or vocals. Maybe that’s their vibe, I don’t know. Anyway, it’s ended up as a mid rated album, which I’m not really fussed about ever hearing again

One of my favorite of their albums.

I'm missing some outstanding music experiance. Nice modern blues-rock ...

3.5

Sometimes you just need good, solid, unpretentious blues rock. The Black Keys deliver.

It’s always tough when you’re best songs we’re produced by other people. I think they have a cool and unique style that feels modern western inspired, but a lack of creativity around that style leaves me thinking there is some unrealized potential in this album. I did really like the singles but when they run out of money for outside producers the album falls a little flat.

Not bad. Not great, but certainly listenable.

Steady. Not something I’d opt for straight away but I wouldn’t turn it off either

I feel like I've heard the style of "blues-rock-pop" presented on this album so many times and in so many songs...yet I've always mapped it to the Black Keys exclusively. I tacked on the "pop" tag because if there's one thing the Black Keys were incredible at in their heyday, it was making their music attractive to almost any ear that meets it. This formula of smokey and reverb vocals singing these catchy phrases, these punchy, loud drums, and so many layers of guitar distortion were more than enough to excite anyone upon initial impact. Unfortunately, when it comes to their albums, after the first few songs, the honeymoon phase wears off. And in this album's case, considering it's quite lengthy, it's hard to mask how repetitive it gets near the end. With that said, it never gets unenjoyable. Aside from the truck commercialism of 'Howlin For You' that I can't stand, there isn't a *bad* song here. There are certainly some great ones though like 'Tighten Up' especially. I also really love the sentiment presented in the song 'Unknown Brother'. It's a weird album, by an even weirder band. An album that has all the pieces to be, in theory, incredible - but to me at least, the Black Keys style does not complement this longer album format. I feel like I've heard the style of "blues-rock-pop" presented on this album so many times and in so many songs...yet I've always mapped it to the Black Keys exclusively. I tacked on the "pop" tag because if there's one thing the Black Keys were incredible at in their heyday, it was making their music attractive to almost any ear that meets it. This formula of smokey and reverb vocals singing these catchy phrases, these punchy, loud drums, and so many layers of guitar distortion were more than enough to excite anyone upon initial impact. Unfortunately, when it comes to their albums, after the first few songs, the honeymoon phase wears off. And in this album's case, considering it's quite lengthy, it's hard to mask how repetitive it gets near the end. With that said, it never gets unenjoyable. Aside from the truck commercialism of 'Howlin For You' that I can't stand, there isn't a *bad* song here. There are certainly some great ones though like 'Tighten Up' and the dramatic closer 'These Days'. I also really love the sentiment presented in the song 'Unknown Brother'. It's a weird album, by an even weirder band. An album that has all the pieces to be, in theory, incredible - but to me at least, the Black Keys style does not complement this longer album format.

Good album with some great tracks. Not one I'll rush back to though.

Only really cared for the songs I've heard. The rest was extremely forgettable.

It's alright. There's a little energy to it. I like the rock revival 10 years prior with the strokes and the white stripes etc better tho.

Liked it

Bit boring, funny to hear "Tighten up" that has been used in several intros. Nice sounding guitar at times

Never managed to get into The Black Keys that much, though some of their earlier blues-ier stuff i've heard was pretty good. Expected this to be fairly commercial blues rock, and it is, but there's some really good songs especially stacked at the front. It gets tiring by the time you reach the end, but you could definitely pick a few songs off here and enjoy them on your own time.

Very well executed project, kind of monotonous at certain times, but the quality is there.

grungy and swampy. Decent, but not sure why it' on this list.

i quite liked it actually! not much big standouts to me but i liked the album and the vibe of the songs overall ☺️ would give it a 3.5 if i could but alas…

This was ok, didn’t think there was much variation though—it sounded all very samey.

I wanted to like it but it just didn’t hit the spot for me. A couple of tracks were bangers (howlin for you, chop and change), and I didn’t hate the sound but it just fell a bit flat.

I quite liked this. Bluesy, grungy but I also hear some glam. Yeah, I'd give another of their albums a fair go.

Nothing to do on a Sunday evening, staring into the sunset.

After reading the comments, I was poised to actively hate this album, but I didn’t?

Sounds like a bunch of generic indie songs made up for car commercials. And the fact that they named a song 'Never Gonna Give You Up' that didn't even have to do with Rick Astley is just slander. Not bad though.

Rock

It sounded exactly like I expected it would based on the 1 or 2 songs from these guys that I've heard.

Fuck sake some of the sounds here are really cool but it's just so repetitive and kinda formulaic. Not to mention there's 15 songs here, which is just way too many for a modern bluesy album. It's not bad, Lime I said there are some cool sounding parts but just all together I was getting sick of it slowly and slowly as I went. Fav songs: - Everlasting Light - Howlin For You - Black Mud

- good vibes, very enjoyable - love the rock n roll - loses the energy in the second half but gets a lot more bluesy which is kinda cool - solid 3.5

Good album, but could have been stripped back. Can see the influence in the likes of Hozier today

Would I listen to it again: yes Is it a no-skip album: yes Do I like it: yes

It sounds good, but it also misses something. Feels very much like a copy of something.

LOVED the first track and then the rest of the album kind of fell flat.

“Everlasting Light” and the rest.

Sounds like the Black Keys I guess. Not too special to be honest.

Solid blues rock album

Good. Pool playing. Carrie likes them. All was just good and cool. Nothing great.

I get it, but it's not for me. They use a lot of things that I like, but this isn't getting the same response. It's like eating someone's else's favorite flavor of ice cream. It's not bad, but it feels like this is for someone else.

Solid straight ahead rock. I would love to listen to this in a medium-sized venue, kinda intimate atmosphere, but entirely understand why their arena tour fizzled.

I remember really enjoying this on release but I don't think time has been kind to this one. It's perfectly fine of course, but endless licensing to TV and commercials has dulled its appeal and contributed to its overly-clean-production-with-hot-vocals sounding cliché. It's unmistakably the sound of 2010 and possibly even a contributing factor to rock music's decline. Too harsh? Upon relistening I quite enjoyed the lesser-exposed back half I hadn't heard in many years and would probably give it a 3.5 if I could.

My first exposure to The Black Keys was in 2008 when they opened for My Morning Jacket at Red Rocks. I went in not knowing either band and left with my mind blown. What an incredible night - afterwards I dove deep into both bands' catalog. I had The Black Keys first 5 albums in my regular rotation for months afterwards and was stoked when they released Brothers 2 years later. At the time, I remember listening to it quite a bit, talking with friends who were also fans about it, etc. But now, 16 years later, it doesn't strike the same chord, which I'm kind of surprised about. I hadn't listened to this in years and was excited to see it pop up today, but I'm leaving underwhelmed. Yes, it's still good. But I think this album was the beginning of the end of my regular listening of these guys. I saw them again in 2012 and left disappointed to see a band that was once raw and unpolished, which was most of the appeal for me, playing a repetitive stadium tour with the exact same set list every night. What a bummer. This album is the perfect representation of just that - a band that started with a raw and unpolished sound that evolved into one that's overproduced, cookie-cutter, and redundant. It is what it is - very representative of the "Black Keys" sound, but it all sounds pretty much the same. I think that personally the luster has worn off and the fact that they've just released more of the same after same stuff has soured me a bit on these guys. Don't get me wrong - this isn't music that I immediately turn off when it comes on - but it's not something where I look forward to listening to an entire album of anymore, and in my opinion, not anywhere close to The Black Keys' best.

Ganz interessant, aber aufdauer ein wenig langweilig. Die Band hat einen besonderen Sound. Das ist interessant

Bog standard 2010s rock, for better or worse

I mean, it's fine. A bit dull. The production technique of "every mic is slightly too hot" for that vintage sound started to wear on me by the end.

This is like, the soundtrack of BBQ and beer commercials from the 00s-10s. It's not BAD music but they've been licensed so much for that shit it's hard to take it really seriously. The songs aren't terrible, and some of the riffs/melodies are really nice - I would listen to them again but right now, I'm gonna go buy some ribs and Pascifico.

Ihan ok, vähän tylsä

some good songs but still can’t shake the car commercial music vibe

Transported me back to 2010. Talking about who want a TBH from me on Facebook.

its okay it just bores me

This is a quite good album, however, it does get a bit repetitive. I like the Black Keys, but many of the songs on this album - while individually good - sound very similar. Another album that, in my opinion, suffers for going over the hour mark. I really wish I could give this a 3.5. 3 stars doesn’t do it justice, but I just don’t know if it’s 4 stars good.

I like to think the number of Spotify listens on each track represent people's actual reaction to listening to the songs in order. "Hey, this is pretty cool. Nice bluesy synthy rock mash-up genre. I dig it. ... Holy smokes, this is great! Tighten Up, Howlin' For You... very catchy. A nice fresh take on the genre. ... Ah, the next track kind of sounds the same. Oh well, every album has its filler. ... Oh. A lot of these tracks sound exactly the same. They're in the same key, similar tempos, and use an identical instrument line-up. Really, the only difference is occasionally swapping out acoustic with electronic percussion (or vice versa). ... Yep, pretty much all the tracks after the big singles sound the same as one another. I mean, sure, it's good music, but it completely lacks versatility. This could probably get higher than a 3 from me – but it would be a stretch. The high-pitched singing, most prevalent in the opening track Everlasting Light, is really funny, showing that The Black Keys had the ability to not take themselves too seriously. They vaguely emulate that feel throughout the rest of the album, but that initial flurry of excitement and weirdness is never quite recaptured. The album also lacks distinctive guitar riffs or solos. The entire mix has a sort of blustery, lo-fi filter put over it (but it's subtle), greatly reducing the audio quality. It almost sounds like a 40s or 50s rock record if not for the synths. Not that that's a bad thing, but it just lacks what makes really convincing blues. 3/5 Key tracks: Everlasting Light, Tighten Up, Howlin' For You, I'm Not The One, Unknown Brother

Tour cancelling

There are lots of reviews commenting on a lack of authenticity; why not just listen to actual blues; etc. I don't really know enough about where the Black Keys sit, to judge. It didn't strike me as try-hard or pretentious, as some have said. I did clock the resemblance to the White Stripes, who sound cooler imo. I enjoyed it (it was a bit long) and would go 7 out of 10, but perversely, perhaps, would also comment that I don't think it belongs on this list, because I don't think it particularly adds to or illuminates the story of music. So there you go, I did judge in the end.

It was good, liked the instrumentals and background a hell of a lot more than I liked the actual vocals and lyrics. But still a good listen.

Pretty good music

This is a review of an album by the Black Keys I like El Camino better!

couple hits but the sound has aged a bit for me

Solid album 5/10

Non particolarmente bello, alcune carine, non lo ho finito di ascoltare

Enjoyed

Some good tunes on here...but I don't by the concept of this making the list

I enjoyed it. But I remember nothing of it.

Aha, the first band about which I can say ‘I saw them before they were famous’. That was is their early pure two-piece rawer blues encarnation, which I liked (and I guess they lucked out slightly that the White Stripes opened the door on that style renaissance). This album seems to be the point they transitioned to a more popular sound, which I also like. However, I think other later albums are probably stronger at the latter. So this sits in a bit of a hinterland. It’s got some stronger tracks early on, but felt like the album dragged a bit to me. Other ones of theirs might be a 4, but think this is a 3 for me.

My nephew likes them and some good sludgy bluesy rock. Much better than Adele.