Reviews (page 5 of 14)
Einbeitingin hefur verið upptekin við annað síðustu vikur en þetta góða verkefni, og ég hef byrjað mjög oft á þessari plötu án þess annað hvort ná henni heilli í gegn eða gefið þá athygli sem hún á skilda. En nú eftir nokkrar brotakenndar hlustanir fatta ég að þetta er barasta fínasta stöff.
Nice, groovy, kinda spiritual Some tracks got me deeper
Stripped-back, bluesy album with raw, hypnotic grooves. Most tracks circle around a chord or two, simple four-four beats, and basic riffs — it’s not complex, but that’s the charm. The songs share the same recipe, different flavour, yet Tighten Up, Howlin’ for You, Next Girl, and Everlasting Light hit perfectly. Lyrics fade into the background sometimes but that doesn’t matter. It’s all about tone, texture, and feel. Fuzzy guitars, laid-back swagger, and minimal production. Catchy, and full of character. Favourite track - Everlasting Light. 8/10
I like the singles by the Black Keys, though they all kind of sound the same. This album was more enjoyable than I thought it would be, but really all of their songs have a really similar sound. Still, well made and a fun listen.
Great memories from this one! Still holds
Solid Rock/Blues album
Groovier than i expected as whole, I am already pretty familiar with the hits but I was excited by songs like The Only One and Too Afraid to Love You
#137/1001. This was a new band to me. Alica keyes vs black eyed peas vs. Black sabbath / crowes or what? This could benefit from a second listen, and out of the many savers of rocknroll inevitably on this book/list for me sounds interesting enough, although everything is so retro it must have been planned meticulously. But I'm buying it!
It's funky, and unmistakenly the Black Keys within a few notes of the first track. There's a swagger and a positively that exudes from the speakers and infects the listener.
This is something I could liste any time I need to create relaxing atmosphere. Kind of music that suits me but doesn't touch me deeply...
- this breathes new life into blues rock. as more and more artists are drifting toward very precise digital drums and effects, a thick, bluesy guitar riff and the singer's very recognizable vocals are a nice change and keep that kind of rougher sound alive - "Tighten Up" was on a CD mix I received as a Christmas present from my friend in high school (remember those?) and "Howlin' for You" is a song my husband's band covers regularly, so I'll always have a spot spot for this band and their hits - not my favorite group, and I don't particularly feel inspired to check out the rest of their discography after listening to this album in its entirety, but it's definitely fun and certainly memorable
I think they’re great but super overhyped
79/100. Raw, punchy, and full of swagger. A garage rock/blues rock classic. Some tracks stand out more than others, but as a whole, it captures a mood so well.
I love the black keys and this is my favourite album they have done. One critical point would be maybe 3- 4 four tracks to long other wise would be all killer
Really enjoyed this during morning wine at the cabin. It’s fun! But all of the guitar sounds the same
Comfortable and familiar. Feels Older than it is. Grunge but modern.
I can’t let the unoriginal nature of this music get in the way of the fact it’s a really listenable album. Very white stripes.
So many bangers on one album. Really enjoyed this album. It was good.
Смешанное отношение к группе, но запись увлекал.
Really good. Felt like a game changer album when it first came out and still holds up well, just doesn’t feel as special or unique as it felt at the time. I can hear the Danger Mouse production much more today then I did at the time.
the first half of this is so much stronger than the last half and truly it is a middle of the road album, but plus one star for the nostalgia of it all.
This is mostly catchy, simple, straight forward blues rock that is mostly about the vibes. It seems a lot of reviewers on here have made the mistake of overthinking and over-intellectualizing it, don't make the same mistake.
The cover doesn't lie. This is in fact an album by the Black Keys. The album is named Brothers. Those are both true statements. You know what else is a true statement? "I liked this album." Yeah, this is pretty good. It's definitely one of the more well-known rock albums of the past 15 years or so to be included on this list. I feel like this list gets a lot wrong with that sort of field, but this inclusion is absolutely justified. There's quite a bit to like here. The production is excellent. It's bluesy but also fairly modern. I really like it. It does a lot to make the instrumentation hit harder. Speaking of which, it's pretty cool that all this music comes from two guys. Good stuff. The album's hits are hits for a reason, because they're pretty great. "Tighten Up" especially is such an engaging listen, but also relatively radio-friendly. That sort of balance is nice to see. Brothers isn't perfect though. It's a little long, the lyrics aren't generally my favorite, and the "White Stripes knockoff" allegations aren't completely unjustifiable, but Brothers is what it needs to be. A collection of strong songs. I like this. 4/5.
It says that Tighten Up was their most successful single to date, and though I enjoy it, I enjoy Howling for You more. Good example of garage rock, and you don't even miss the bass player.
Today I learned there’s a lot more to The Black Keys than their singles. This was a great album, not a song went by that I wanted to skip. Each had their own soul and feel and it flowed well all the way through. This one surprised me, I always thought of them as single hunters by nah, this is a great album.
Cool album. I knew the singles but not the rest. The slightly grungy rock-blues vibe is very good across the whole album. Just a good album to throw on and groove to.
Álbum de rock muito bom. Algumas faixas não me cativaram quanto às iniciais e a maior parte do meio do projeto. 8/10
Very good indie rock.
I fully agree with all of the one star reviews. 4 stars though.
The Black Keys are a fine band and have many great albums under their belt. Listening to Brothers again, made me appreciate the album once again even though I don't think it's their best album. It certainly is one of the grooviest though since both of them started recording the rhythm section first. You can hear that approach and it works.
The dream of the 2010. Is alive and well
Love Everlasting Light. Tighten Up was my fucking jam in high school. Sounded like some recycling kicked in when I hit the The Only One (resembled Tighten Up with a different rhythm and vocal). A little long, but this album still represents an awesome 2000s rock sound with a handful of hits
Solid all the way trough. The black keys are certainly a discovery to be further explored
good, not great. Has the hits. Caught between pastiche and originality. Would listen again
Back when Black Keys still sounded fresh and hadn't sold their songs to every commercial on TV. Oversaturation did them in. Inexplicably adding more musicians to the band for tours didn't help either. But at one point, this band was exciting and vibrant and a powerhouse. This album is a testament to that.
8/10 good songs
Always had a soft spot for this album.
Black Keys, solide als altijd.
Pretty good, haven’t listed to this since college.
solid blues album, songs have good variety and pop feel in places. Not a bad listen by any means id give it an 8/10
good 3.5
Its really good, I like it
It's surprising to learn I know pretty much all the songs on the album without ever listening to it as a whole. Witness to how many hits this album contains I'd say.
Det va ikke fornærmanes dårlig, men det va jo ikke akkurat interessant av den grunn.
I really liked this. Worth getting on vinyl
I really enjoyed this, it's a bit like imagine dragons with more bite, I am pretty sure it's manufactured to shit but regardless of all that it's got some bops on it.
I discovered the Black Keys in college. The mix of blues and rock reminded me of The White Stripes (don't tell Jack White I said that...) but with a higher production value and better instrumentation from the rhythm section (no shade to Meg White). I found, too, that the emotional core of the songs was stronger and more genuine (talk to me about "The Lengths"...) This album was certainly their commercial breakthrough. And while it might sacrifice some of that authenticity for commercial appeal, it still is an excellent record. "Everlasting Light" is such an excellent opener, oh my god. What a song. Almost funky, definitely bluesy. Really sets the tone for the rest of the record. Hell, the album itself starts off really hot with that, "Next Girl," and the two singles off this one, "Tighten Up" and "Howlin' for You." Both of those last two are so incredibly singable and fun to listen to. Ear candy at its finest. The emotional core of the album is about either wanting love ("Everlasting Light," "Howlin' For You," "The Only One") or the fear of losing or anguish from just having lost it ("Next Girl," "She's Long Gone," "I'm Not the One"). It's a fine balance, and then there's also "Ten Cent Pistol," which is a moody as hell and I love it. And then don't even get me started on "Sinister Kid." What an absolute banger. Moody, soulful, bluesy and just an absolute vibe. What works here really works for me. What doesn't work so well is fine, but there are skips. I don't need to listen to the slower stuff. "Never Gonna Give You Up" is a fine track, as is "These Days." But they bring down the mood established by the majority of the rest of the tracks. I love this album, but it isn't a no-skip situation. An easy four stars. I wish it could've been five, but I really don't like the slow stuff as much here. Standout Tracks: Everlasting Light, Tighten Up, Howlin' for You, Ten Cent Pistol, Sinister Kid
Great sounds and music
Yeah it's good
Groovy album man
Pretty fun
Good bluesy sound, but the distortion on guitar and vocals could easily get tired after a while.
Ist echt solide. Manchmal klingt es sehr nach Werbemusik für den nächsten ford oder Blockbuster aber nach den letzten Alben freue ich mich über etwas was zumindest spaß macht. Eine warscheins zu hohe 4/5
Very pleasent surprise. It rang a bell the band, but i didn't know the album. Very good music
Enjoyable sounds,
I don't know the scathing reviews aren't really warranted in my opinion. This is a fine album, deeply blues rooted but doesnt steal or rip off anything. Black Mud won best instrumental rock song in 2011? So like, it was the best for its time. Do the Black Keys suck ass now, yes of course. But their 2008 Rubber Factory to 2013 Turn Blue run was the stuff of legends. They straight up grabbed the arm of the average American listener and injected it with midwest deep grooves and blues rythmns. In fact I followed this band from Rubber Factory from YouTube videos all the way through their grammy win. They matured well and ilicited one of the best albums of all time Turn Blue. Managed to create a hit everytime without over extending themselves or watering down the sound. I am deeply disappointed this this bands post 2013 trajectory though. Delta Kream was okay but we're here to talk about Brothers. And its a great rock album, easy to listen and enjoy. Connoisseurs and pop enjoys alike had their time in the sun with it. Those calling this white people blues, listen to Chulahoma and Their Debut to see what they are about. And those calling this aimless filler, consider Turn Blue to see cohesion and concept.
good album
great, really like it
Some great songs in a very black keys style. Howlin for you being a global smash. Whole album is well halted but quite understated from song to song.
Like it
Great album. I should probably get them in my music rotation every now and then.
8/10 enjoyable
Definitely a very consistent album in tone, which is fine because I like their sound. There were a couple standouts and overall I enjoyed the listen.
I quite enjoyed that one. Never heard of them before but the sound they have is really distinctive and original. I would rate it 4.5/5, just because I have certain albums in my mind, which I am very sure about, that they are on this list, that deserve the 5/5. But this one gets close, I did save some of the songs to my liked songs playlist.
I went into this thinking "Great. Another lo-fi garage group. This is going to suck." I was quite surprised to find out that there IS some really good music in that genre. The Hives, White Stripes, The Strokes, etc. have really done a shit job in the genre, but these fucking guys TEAR IT UP! Great fuzzy guitars, simple but catchy rhythm section, nicely implemented keys...really pleased and surprised. Damn, this was good. Super happy to have heard this today. On another interesting musical history note, the band members talking about the way the Muscle Shoals booth was constructed and its effects on the final mix was fascinating. It would definitely explain why the bass on this album is a little hot (in a very pleasing way to me) and how some of the very rich soul/rock/R&B recordings of its heyday sound so fucking good. I've even watched a documentary about Muscle Shoals and hadn't heard this before. Neat! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bluesy influence, great for your backyard tailgate without your racist neighbors.
Very good.
Good bluesy midwestern rock n roll. First listen to a The Black Keys album.
This gets better as it goes. I generally dontlike the modern bluesy vocal delivery over indie instrumentals (as opposed to their earlier more dirty garage sound) from the 2010s, like hozier and all that. But the songs get stranger as it goes and i like that
I haven’t listened to The Black Keys in ages. I was late to discovering them, but I think I listened a lot to the songs from this album around 2012–2015. Because of that, it will always be a “university album” for me. The first four tracks deliver some solid hits — real bluesy rock. “Next Girl” and “Howlin’ for You” are among the best on the album. But even early on, I started to feel it sounded a bit too polished, too radio-friendly. This continued throughout the rather long album. There wasn’t much variation, and I missed the raw edge that some older blues records have. There are still a surprising number of catchy tracks, but overall, it feels a bit bland. They’re both clearly talented — Dan Auerbach’s solo album is good, and Patrick Carney composed the excellent theme to BoJack Horseman. I’ll land on a weak 4 star.
I was actually surprised because I mentally had this rated higher from back in the 2010s though I have not listened to this album or the follow-up since the early 2010s. I do rather prefer *Rubber Factory*, the only album I own by them. I got into them from their single "10 a.m. Automatic". (7.8) ★★★½
Quite cool garage rock. 4 stars
Great album, very consistent all throughout. It's a very Black Keys album. I suspect it functions as a good soundtrack for an evening of food and friends.
Amazing how many variations on a theme can sound so good.
Enjoyed the rhythm and harmonies in the music. First time listening to the album but will keep it in the mix!
Great album, really enjoyed it and ill definitely listen again
I don’t know if any Black Keys albums are less than 4 stars. Solid album.
So good but maybe a little too long?
Great blues-rock!
Solid album
really interesting and good feeling from this album, difficult to describe but great guitars and lovely pacing from vocalist. sounds like arctic monkeys if they were good
Listened to album many time’s back in day
drei bis vier tighten up, howlin for you,
Low 4, super solid album
This was pleasant to listen to but mostly all the songs sounded too similar to me. I think it’s his voice combined with the style. Sounds all too similar to listen to for an hour. Nothing stuck out as anything Is want to listen to again and again.
solid
This has some classics on it: Ten Cent Pistol, Tighten Up, Everlasting Light, Sinister Kid. It's a pretty enjoyable listen when you don't have someone in your ear telling you it's Ford truck commercial music. "Mashed potatoes in cellophane/I see my life going down the drain." What a line. This man is truly distraught by his subpar potato product. Song's still kind of a banger, though, like most of the other stuff on here.
Yay - another album I have but have not listened to in a while! #albumsky #musicsky #musicchallenge 4/5 - love the sound!!
holds up pretty well! i forgot how cool they are
Didn’t know this album very well at all but quite good. More range than I was expecting but their signature sound is very present
One of the best duos of all time. Perfect recordings, interesting performances, curated sounds.
Alot of really good songs. I do enjoy most of the album. The musicianship was tight. The vocals were really suave. I definitely think the only downside was pacing but I can't say I hated it at all. Nothing was egregiously bad. I'd be happy to throw this on from time to time ^-^
Great album. Dan auerbach shines in his vocals and guitar skills. It is amazing how two guys can make magic in their music. Very enjoyable album
es posta muy bueno. 4.5
Unsure if I’ve listened to the whole album before or if all of the songs are good enough that I’ve heard them elsewhere. Solid
7/10
The song Never Gonna Give You Up was not what I'd hoped it would be
Great
they do more with more and don’t lose themselves or me…yet. they’re still my guys on this one.
Surprisingly good, excellent arrangements.
Great
An album I had heard before, as my youngest son has a copy. The Black Keys are played in our house a lot. Nice mix of blues, rock and pop. Dan Auerbach has a distinctive voice that is made for blues. A very good album, with good to excellent songs. But fifteen tracks! 10 tracks or even 12 would give a tighter listening experience, and increase the impact, as the last few tracks were good but my attention drifted. 4 stars. Would I buy this album? Already own it. Would I listen again? Yes. 1. "Everlasting Light" 3:24 - Sounds like T.Rex. That's a good thing. 5* 2. "Next Girl" 3:18 - It's a good song with a great chorus that lifts it. 4* 3. "Tighten Up" 3:31 - A super poppy song. Who doesn't like whistling in a song? 3* 4. "Howlin' for You" 3:12 - Superb. 5* Great guitar hook. Glam Rock drums evoking the days of Suzi Quattro, The Glitter Band et al. 😊Love the solo. One of their best songs. 5. "She's Long Gone" 3:06 - If "Howlin' for You" is sonically a little on the light, poppy side of things, this is a great rock track with an excellent riff. Great solo too. The bass is grooving. 5* 6. "Black Mud" 2:10 - 3*. Good. 7. "The Only One" 5:00 - A soulful song, lovely vocals. The keyboards remind me of Blondie 4* 8. "Too Afraid to Love You" 3:25 - This just sort of drifted along for me. Pleasant enough. 3* 9. "Ten Cent Pistol" 4:29 - The verses have a 60s feel to them. Excellent song. Love the guitar in this. 5* 10. "Sinister Kid" 3:45 - The percussive guitar is a nice touch. 3* 11. "The Go Getter" 3:37 - Nice delay and chorus on the guitars, again giving a 60s vibe. Chorus is good, under pinned by a nice guitar run. 3* 12. "I'm Not the One" 3:49 -Slow blues. Nice keyboards 3* 13. "Unknown Brother" 4:00 - 60s vibe intro. I like this one better than the last few. Nice harmonies. Nice dynamics. Silence! A good old fashioned fade-out. 4* 14. "Never Give You Up" 3:39 - The vocals sound very feminine (a good thing). Good song. 4* 15. "These Days" 5:12 -Slow, subdued. 3*- 57/75 4 stars
Came in knowing nothing about this band. The opening track made me think I want going to like it due to strained singing. So at the start, I was not actively listening until “ten cent pistol” came on & that when I got it. I got the blues influence and now dig the vocals
Man this one was a 5 star until it started to drag a bit towards the end. A little cutting off the fat and this one is a banger from start to finish -- 4.5 stars
4.3 - Simple and super effective. I think its just great music thats not overly complicated and knows exactly what it is.
An album out of my comfort zone, while I had heard the band in concert, I don't remember liking their music this much. Would definitely listen to it again.
This is a Review for The Black Keys-Brothers The Album is very good
Good Stuff
Guess I like blues when it has a grittier sound
I love The Black Keys! This album has some of their best songs featured and I really enjoyed this album listen. I’ve had the immense pleasure of seeing them live twice and they are great live as well. I will definitely be listening to this album again and would recommend this to others if you are looking for a solid rock album to check out!
Enjoyable journey for sure! Can't tell you the last time I listened all the way through
Love the Black Keys. Destined to be one of the great sounds of this century.
I have always enjoyed this album…
Great album and one i have listened to many times. If this was about 15-20 minutes shorter it would be easy 5 for me but it is too long
I've listened to their album before this (Attack and Release) and enjoyed it but I don't think I've ever listened to Brothers all the way through before. Opening track wasn't my favorite just because of the vocals but Next Girl and Tighten Up both have the vocals I remember from The Black Keys. I've heard Howling for You many times before but I just didn't know that was the name of the track. 4/5
Excellent white guy blues/rock. Back before the Black Keys got boring.
I was skeptical at first, but these riffs are infectious.
this is great!
Mycket bra. Många kända låtar. Lite mycket av samma samma.
So, The Black Keys. I genuinely think I should listen to more of The Black Keys, but this album is a bit of a miss, it's too long, it's too samey. It's not bad tho.
I'll admit that all these songs sound kind of the same, but I like that sound at least.
I'm surprised I liked this as much as I do. It's an easy listen with good vocals and some nice guitar. Between a 3.5 and a 4 I think I'll give it a 4. I'm feeling generous today!
The Black Keys have a pretty good unique sound. I don’t know if this really gets going enough though. I think El Camino is better.
I only ever listened to El Camino and had thought it was good. No idea why I’ve never checked out other stuff from The Black Keys, this music is like crack. The first two songs gave me Jimi Hendrix vibes, love this blues rock (?) vibe.
Fav songs: black mud, the only one Way better than expected 8/10
Discovered these guys late. Great album. I remember it coming out right before my first son’s birth. I couldn’t get down with anything by them after this album.
Some interesting guitar sounds. My favourite was Unknown Brother.
Really nice music
These guys have been one of my blind spots, can’t deny it.
Really enjoyable, will go back
Groovy, bright sound. I like the soulful vocals and funky instrumentals. They’re like the American version of the Arctic Monkeys mixed with Hozier.
Classic blues, brought into the modern age and coolified by 30%.
Solid alternative album that has quite a few songs that have hung around on the radio.
The Black Keys really found their voice and sound on this record and it is easily their best of their career. And then they got a taste of money from it and decided to start to suck really bad.
It's a pretty solid album. Really ushered in the era of Midwestern blues rock bands being popular for a bit (looking at you Greta Van Fleet). But also only could have been big during the early 2010's. The hits are good, and the filler tracks aren't half bad either. On the plus side, this is a very unique sounding album, and there aren't a lot of blues rock bands that made it big. Worth a listen, but know that it kinda blends together by the end.
Peak Black Keys album I think, very enjoyable, 4.5
It felt like rock with some soul and a little more seasoning than you expect
Now we're talkin'! 2010 classic that's loaded to the brim with good stuff. Seen them twice and yes, two guys can make all that sound! Lot of bang for your buck with 15 songs. They nailed it with "Everlasting Light", "Next Girl", and mega hits "Tighten Up & "Howlin' For You". Throw in solid glue songs like "Sinister Kid", "She's Long Gone", "Unknown Brother" and "The Only One" and you have a groovin' rock album by one of the few bands still playing true rock & roll. The song with the fewest listens ("The Go Getter") is the weakest track but still has 19M listens, this is a popular album with a lot of followers. Their sound is all over the radio, they sell out everywhere, their influence on other bands is obvious and they continue to put out solid product with radio-friendly rock. 4+ stars from me!
I thought black keys were a piano thing but maybe they finally got them on guitar and bass now.
Wow, this album caught some heat in the reviews. This was the first Blac Key's album I remember listening too, and so I don't pine for their grinder earlier albums and lament the change. I also think that although some of the later tracks do sound a bit samey, there is a lot of quality and pop value to the first half for sure.
They do sound like every hipster blues-rock band, but they are the first to do it and arguably the best. If the genre ain’t your thing, that’s understandable, but I enjoy a lot of what’s going on here. It’s not always the most creative or innovative, but it’s solid and reliable and sometimes, that’s all I need. 4/5
Really good sound great album
I am a Black Keys fan and this is a really solid album. But it’s not their best. It’s really, really solid, very pleasant to listen to and miles above most of the trash we have to endure on this list (like Britpop). But it is not their best. El Camino takes all the elements of this album and does them better. If that album isn’t on this list and only Brothers is, then that is a crying shame.
Awesome album
Pretty decent, I liked it! The slow, fuzzy guitars are a great complement to most of the tracks here.
Perhaps not the most refreshing take on the blues rock garage band thing. But I really like the sound of this one and it is excellent for driving on a hot day with your windows down.
I went into this with high expectations, since El Camino was a phenomenal album. Howlin for You is such a recognisable classic. The amount or movies that feature that song is insane. So recognisable in fact I didn't even know it was by The Black Keys. There's a lot of quality in this album, and I'd expect nothing else from The Black Keys. I do think there was a lot of unnecessary filler on this thing though. This album ought to had a 30 minute runtime to keep things fresh. This album is insanely backloaded too. I was really surprised how much I perked up at the last 4 songs on this thing. Unknown Brother was definitely the favourite song on here. Enjoyable listen. I really fucking hope El Camino is on here as well as this thing.
This album has a lot of personality, however the personality is that of a divorced dude who drinks far too much. The vibes here are bad (in a good way) and reading about the recording and background of this album, a lot of things make sense. Overall, an enjoyable listen with a few forgettable tracks. I have not listened to the Black Keys prior to this and was pleasantly surprised. The group harkens back to an older sound and manages to do so without sounding fake or like a musical simulacrum. I wasn’t impressed by the first few tracks but I couldn’t tell if as the album continued “were the songs getting better or am I just adjusting my expectations?” The answer was revealed on a repeat listen to be the latter, this was a pleasant surprise. Highlights: Howlin’ for You, The Only One, Too Afraid to Love You, Unknown Brother, Never Gonna Give You Up, These Days
Goddamit. Reluctant 4 here. I used to love this album. My wife and I used a song on this album in our wedding. The algorithm picked up on it and started playing the SHIT out of the Black Keys. It's like, "hey guy, I heard you like this band... how about I play them every other song?" Eventually I had to start skipping the second I heard Auerbach's voice. Defiantly a case of technology not improving life. Anyway... still a great album. It's bluesy, but not in a weedily deedily way. It's psychedelic. It's got great drums.
I never listen to The Black Keys enough. Every time I am glad I did. I don't think this is my favorite album of theirs, but it is way up there. The way the vocals and the instrumentation hit is just... amazing. It gets me every time. The emotion that is there feels so raw and genuine, and the music just connects on a visceral level.
This is a pretty good album but i dont have much to say about it
Album had a number of bangers. I was on the fence for 3 stars.
Very good album overall. I really liked the second half of the album which introduced more of a blues rock/ nostalgic sound.
These songs have showed up in so many beer commercials, it’s hard to objectively say how good they are. Anymore they mostly remind me of ordinary sedans. But I do like the Black Keys and they get extra points for being from northeast Ohio. Not as hard or quite as interesting as the stuff that put them on the map, but a nice easy listen.
A classic, not as good as I remember though.
When the Black Keys dropped the album, EVERYONE was talking about it, and I (confession time) never listened to it. Well, a decade-and-a-half later and I have remedied that error. It’s …okay. Kidding. It’s worth the hype, even late. I had heard a few of these songs on the radio, but now I realize they are the frosting on a really good cake. What I appreciated most is how Americana this album: heavy blues roots without appropriating it (Black Mud); SanFran Psychedelia without rambling solos (She’s Long Gone); pop rock without sounding like Yatch Rock (Howlin’ For You); soul without the JB’s excess (Sinister Kid); even The Only One has a ting of Blaxpoloitstion without sounding it. But I have to say that favorite track was the meandering blues ballad Too Afraid to Love You! There was something transcendental in that songs. I know they have a new album coming out but this summer I think I need to explore the back catalog a bit! I dug this…even late.
Random thoughts: * I've been meaning to check out more Black Keys albums and work so it was fortuitous that this was on the list. * Solid music and songs throughout. * I gravitated to the hits I know already: "Tighten Up" and "Howlin' For You" but the rest is quite good too. * The simplicity of the music give it a timeless feel where this music could fit in many eras. * I need to listen to this more but overall this was a solid/good listen.
Solid rock album. "Howlin for you" is a star on the record
This album holds a special place in my heart. I know it's not the most groundbreaking in style but there are some good ass songs on this album!
I’m not usually an am radio, slow blues rock kind of gal, but this album held my attention. I knew a bunch of songs off of this, but haven’t listened to it front to back, which worked well as a whole package.
This is an album I listened to a lot in my youth, and I still listen to some tracks now. There are some really great songs and re-listening to the whole album I've added a couple more to my current playlist. The album has a distinct sound so flows really well, there is some variety but also quite a few songs that have the same feel and it's a fairly long album, this is why I've only given it 4 stars.
Thought will listening to this "wow this sounds like its made by brian finch" then realized it was from his tv show. 4/5 - fav songs were 10 cent killer and sinister kid.
Das sechste Studioalbum Brothers der US-amerikanischen Band The Black Keys wurde 2010 veröffentlicht. Die Aufnahmen fanden überwiegend im Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama statt, einem traditionsreichen Ort für Soul- und Rockproduktionen, was sich auch im Klangbild des Albums widerspiegelt. Einige zusätzliche Sessions erfolgten in anderen Studios, darunter in Nashville. The Black Keys, bestehend aus Dan Auerbach (Gesang, Gitarre) und Patrick Carney (Schlagzeug), bewegen sich auf Brothers stilistisch im Bereich zwischen Bluesrock, Garage Rock und Soul. Das Album zeigt eine stärkere Hinwendung zu groovenden, teilweise introspektiven Songs mit rauer Produktion und reduzierten Arrangements. Die Instrumentierung bleibt bewusst einfach gehalten, was den Songs eine unmittelbare Wirkung verleiht. Besonders auffällig sind Stücke wie „Tighten Up“, das mit eingängiger Melodie und rhythmischem Aufbau heraussticht, oder „Next Girl“, das durch seine gitarrenlastige Struktur überzeugt. Auch „Everlasting Light“ bietet einen interessanten Einstieg in das Album mit ungewöhnlicher Gesangsführung und rhythmischer Dichte. Weitere erwähnenswerte Titel sind „Howlin’ for You“ und „Ten Cent Pistol“, die die stilistische Spannweite des Albums verdeutlichen. Die Produktion von Brothers wurde von der Band selbst übernommen, mit Unterstützung von Danger Mouse beim Song „Tighten Up“. Der Klang ist warm, roh und bewusst unpoliert, was zur Atmosphäre des Albums beiträgt. Insgesamt ist Brothers ein Album, das die musikalische Entwicklung der Band nachvollziehbar macht. Es wirkt in sich geschlossen und zeigt eine klare künstlerische Richtung. Die Mischung aus traditionellen Blues-Elementen und moderner Rockauffassung verleiht dem Werk eine eigenständige Note.
Solid Black Keys album. Starts strong and then gets weaker at the end. Really like Everlasting Light and She's Long Gone. Drops after Sinister Kid.
Du rock moderne qui s'écoute bien
A bit heavy. But cool. Need to be in the mood.
Hasn't aged as well as I remember it on initial release, but still a fun album! I've always loved that rootsy, fuzzy vocal sound and how stripped down The Black Keys production is. This still rocks!
Good album.
Great album and great sound. Though it's too long for how little variation there is between the songs
Vocals are so unique. Such a grungy sound. The guitar distortion is next level, sounds almost robotic/synth like but grunge city. Tighten up and never gonna give you up are gun
Et front loaded album ren underholdnings, og hit messigt. Jeg holder meget af den skramlede garage lyd, og blues delene. Kunne dog nemt være 2 - 3 numre kortere.
På papiret er det lige præcis det jeg kan li’. Og det er også godt. Men der mangler et eller andet. Jeg kan ikke helt sætte fingeren på hvad.
Solid album.
Great album
Great album
This was a great album. Lots of recognizable hits. Always get the keys mixed up with the crowes
Pretty decent listen. Not sure I hear the hype but a decent listen.
A really good album, I liked a lot of the songs. But I liked Everlasting Light and Howlin' For You in particular.
Enjoyed it immensely, a double album but if flew past soulful, bluesy, good rhythm great vocals solid tunes.
Good one
31/03/25 I've had worse albums.
Kannte ich schon, ist ganz gut. Bisschen viel um alles am Stück zu hören
> the Beatles
Nice, han d Black Eyed Keys scho immer geil gfunde! Da wird de Unterschied zwüsched klassischem 70er Jahr Ami Indie-Rock und 2010er Ami Indie Rock nomal chli klar - fägged scho biz! Ich glaub spasseshalber tuni da jetzt au mal e wild guess mache: Ich denke ned dass mir einstimmig e Bewertig werdet finde, aber han es gspühri das de Brother Nedi wie au ich 4 Puntos, de Brother Basil und Brother Noah aber bi 3 Puntos werdet sii. D Sister Viki (if glosst) findi no am schwirigste zum abschätze aber han es buchgfühl dass sii brother Nedi und Brother Timon uf em 4er Zug joine chönti. (Und d Maya bi ihrem comeback sogar e fünfer im hoche boge) Vo dem her: This is a Punktevergab by Timon Goetschmann. The amount of Punkte for this album is 4
Just a really cool sound to it, maybe was a bit repetitive and went on too long but it was still good. 4 stars
non capisco il perchè di tutte le recensioni negative che mi sono spuntate. non sarà niente di rivoluzionario, ma a me il blues rock piace e ho salvato diverse canzoni. bravi, quattro stelle per voi.
Great album. Not as good as The Big Come Up in my opinion, but still absolutely worth listening to
I quite liked it to be honest - it's not the most interesting or innovative but it sounds pretty good
Very much enjoyed this. Not really heard their stuff before.
Ziemlich cool
Pretty good.
I dig this. Good stuff. 4*
The black keys are a band that by all means I should like, but I just can't get into fully, got kind of sick of them being shoved down my throat by spotify. Anyway, some good songs in this one. Highlights: everlasting light, howlin for you
Idee bij eerste nummer dat dit niet mijn genre is; niet te ruig; mooie balans tussen de instrumenten; herkenbare nummers ertussen
I was initially excited about Black Keys, maybe the most straight white millennial man band of all time (in this respect I am typical for my demographic). And they're very good. but this album does less for me than El Camino and it's, again, badly in need of an editor to tell them to shorten it up. Especially because these songs want for variety in the first half. That said, this a pretty great garage rock. Tighten up? Banger. Too Afraid to Love You? Banger. Ten Cent Pistol? Banger.
First I’ve listened to many times front to back. Such a great album
solid, classic
Singular sound by a two person band…equals a very good listen.
Спокойствие, слушала во время работы над созданием творческой концепции. Не было какой-то одной цепляющей композиции, но надо переслушать в машине.
This sounds so fuzzy and hip, cool like I'm at a bar or something.
This was a big album for me. Lost some of its luster
Blues rock, but a little grungy, like The Blue Stones, The White Stripes, or Arctic Monkeys. I'm a fan of The Black Keys and this style, but I couldn't help but feel like most of the songs would have benefitted from a more energetic playing/singing style. Tighten Up and Howlin' for You didn't have this issue, which explains why they're so much more popular than the rest of the album, which is good but has a lot of filler songs that drag on.
That's a bit more like it!
Detta har man ju hört några gånger, några riktigt bra låtar, några riktigt mediokra. Inget som är direkt dåligt, men jag kanske färgas av att ha hört det så många gånger - både positivt och negativt
Da da da da da, Da da da da da, Da da da DA da, Da da da da da/5
jamming
another solid rock album, i think this is a modern, almost indie take on punk blues. it's really gritty and grimy. i feel like if you like the arctic monkeys, you might get a kick out of these guys. probably the best part of the album is the lyrics. the album has a nice sound that's consistent throughout, but i feel like a lot of the tracks end up sounding the same at times. still though, a real hidden gem i've never heard before in my life.
Very good album. I am a big fan of the blues rock genre and this album does not disappoint. "Tighten Up" and "Howlin' for You" are the two singles that introduced many (including me) to the band. This lead me to explore their other albums along with Dan Auerbach's solo work and side projects. Auerbach is very prolific and has a distinct style. No one else sounds like him.
bangers but got old quick
It has jams for sure
Pretty good
I know “howlin for you”. I love the sounds. This is just rock and roll. All fuzzed out and crazy sounds. I definitely get the hype wound this record. I love the groove and swing.
Fresh and eclectic at the same time... Such a nice album, fun to listen to, but still deep and emotional
Хороший альбом, люблю эту группу!
Back in 2008 somebody tried to get me to start up a Black Keys cover band (before this album even existed). The main issue was that I can't actually play the drums, just the drums on Rock Band. Maybe I'd be touring Laughlin, Nevada, and Branson, Missouri, as a member of the Onyx Keys, had I been able to make the jump to real life drums. This album rules.
New to me and I like it.
Solid rock album. Does go on a bit.
First time having the patience to listen to this entire album. Really enjoyed the range of it, every song had its own unique sound. Thoroughly enjoyed
Good album with some nice hits.
It's almost very good, great start and end. Kind of weak in the middle.
That's fine
Classic, wouldn't skip any song
They all sounded the same but 2 of the songs were bangers. Probably because they were more upbeat
4 stars
CD
Pretty good album, few good songs Favorite song: tighten up
Great)
if you like what theyve got, theyve got extra consistent album of fun modern blues-pop flair
haven’t listened to much of these guys. enjoyed it
So many hits. Great album. Great sound.
There's a lot of good on this album ("Tighten Up", "Long Gone", "Next Girl", "Ten Cent Pistol", "Howlin' For You") that remains in my rotation, but there's a lot of mid stuff too. Sure they moved away from their basement recordings and got Danger Mouse to produce the shit of of these songs so they're never gonna sound like the cheap ass days of yore but you know what? I like the Black Keys, and I like this.
I loved this album, nice bluesy rock with good vocals and a nice "edge". A 3.5.
Solid album
I don’t know why but they always remind me of Flight of The Concords but like if they made blues rock. This album was everywhere in the early 2010s. There was a love hate relationship going on with people loving the album but also hating it because of the popularity. I was indifferent and never really sought them out but also never disliked their music. Theres a couple bangers on her that will be stuck in my head. Did think the album was a bit long but other than that its a very enjoyable listen. 8/10
While some tracks are very similar sounding, this is still a solid blues rock album.
Lekker album, Danger Mouse laat het ook geweldig klinken. Maar veel hetzelfde, en veel eerder van ze gehoord.
Grand
I've heard Black Keys songs on and off for quite a while now, but this was the first time I've sat and listened to an entire album. This one is pretty good. Fuzzy blues guitar, feedback vocals, with a throwback to the 70's Blues sound of Zeppelin in parts. Overall, a good album and I would recommend it. 3.5/5 which translates to a 4/5 on this scale.
Αρκετα ενδιαφερον αλμπουμ για διαφορα μουντ. Σιγουρα δεν ειναι τελειο και γινεται καπως repitive. Παντως μαρεσε αρκετα και θελω να το ξανακουσω για να χω πληρη αποψη. Rating: A-
I have never listened to The Black Keys, at least knowingly, so I didn't know what to expect going in to this album. By the time a few tracks had gone by, I realized I was enjoying it a decent amount. It wasn't an album that wowed me, but I had a good time with it. A solid 3.5 / 5
nice
liked songs: Everlasting Light, Howlin' for You, Ten Cent Pistol Very good. I actually liked how stripped back the production of this album was; the songs shine on their own. 3.75
Not too bad. A lot of reviewers seem to strongly dislike it. I think it's pretty good for background, or having tracks mixed into a bigger playlist. Definitely need to be in the correct mood to enjoy it.
They should start a go fund me for a new microphone
i think i've been giving the arctic monkeys a lot of credit for what the black keys have done...
Love me some Black Keys.
I enjoyed the album a lot, felt like a really good first listen, but I will need to listen more to give an honest opinion on it. Enjoyed the style of rock.
Undeniable banger
Similar to BRMC. Quite a long album at over an hour.
this black keys album unlocked a deep nostalgia that comes with some sadness and longing for the past. HOWEVER, it's really good. love the vocals and variations in distortion in both the vocals and guitar
Some great tracks on here. Don’t love the album as a whole though as a lot sounds the same. There is a looseness to everything. Drums, guitar, sound.
I enjoyed this - catchy, bluesy rock and I'm such a sucker for some strong percussion and/or basslines.
Favorite tracks: Everlasting Light, Tighten Up, Ten Cent Pistol. Some standout tracks throughout. I do prefer the more garage rock sound of Rubber Factory overall. The tracklist could have been trimmed down though, too much filler.
Black Keys. Soulful. Groovy. Aside from the hits, I've always liked Black Mud. Pretty cool instrumental.
Tighten Up and Howlin' for You have been regulars on my personal playlists for so long that I'm almost tired of them at this point, lol. I really liked the Black Keys when they arrived on the scene, I dug their unique sound and catchy beats. I'm a little more so-so on them now, I feel like I've somehow outgrown them a little. This is still a solid album though. Everlasting Light and The Only One are my two faves on here. It does all start to sound a bit samesy as it goes on, and some of the slower songs where he's talking more than singing get a bit dry, but it was an enjoyable listen overall!
cool rock album!
Bra vibe
Very enjoyable. Album flows.
Just one of these very good Black Keys albums that they released over the years. Usually go for Rubber Factory, but that is just because that was the first BK album I listened to.
Pretty solid album. Cool blues sound with modern production. Catchy tunes. The vocals are also good, but get a little boring after a while. I remember being more impressed with Magic Potion, but would have to check again.
Terrific bluesy sound, great songs.
El blues rock contemporáneo e independiente de los Black Keys llegó en 2010 con este disco a las grandes audiencias. Tiene tres exitosos sencillos, "Tighten Up", "Howlin' for You" y "Next Girl", en los que ponen el énfasis en el blues duro con el que se forjaron casi una década antes. Las canciones de Brothers tienen también una veta psicodélica que hace que sean tan especiales. Algo que es muy evidente en otros dos temas que me gustan especialmente en el disco: "The Only One" y "Too Afraid to Love You". También destacaría el arranque del álbum, otra de las canciones con las que más disfruto: "Everlasting Light".
First album I don't recognise Admittedly, when I saw it was an 18 song album I was skeptical since I assumed it'd be too bloated, but the first few songs have been really enjoyable. The opening track, Howlin' For You and The Only One are amazing tracks Fuck me Ten Cent Pistol is good My initial fears of it being bloated were partly true, although most tracks deserve to be on the album. I probably wouldn't miss The Go Getter or Unknown Brother. Definitely one to revisit every now and again
Really solid album. Definitely will listen this again and more Black Keys in general.
4.5 What a monster of a debut album. YT music did not have the original Link album but had the remastered. And that felt like a double album but was easy to listen throug start to finish.
I have a soft spot for white boy blues, what can I say?
Great album. Good beats. Good soul. It's impressive when two people can create a such a rich sound. Specifically liked 6 tracks: Everlasting Light, Tighten Up, Howlin For You, She's Long Gone, Ten Cent Pistol, Never Gonna Give You Up.
With the Black Kets, I always can't help but wonder how much of their sound is just a pastiche of blues rock. But, I also can't deny the effectiveness of their fuzzied out blues guitar sound.
Like Led Zeppelin and the Stones, these dudes are standing on the shoulders of giants. But man, the hits (Everlasting Light, Tighten Up) really hit.
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I've never given these guys an honest listen, just whatever I may have hear on the radio. This first track is cool. I like the sound. Tighten is the one I've heard from these guys. Howlin' For You too. ooh I like Black Mud! Too Afraid to love you is awesome too. I really liked this album. Not quite a 5 but a solid 4 stars!
chill relaxed bellinghamy climbing vibes, gets a little repetative.
Almost a modern classic just a few dud songs let it down, but still a great album 4.5*
i love a da black keys :)
Awesome. 4.5 stars
This used to be one of my favorite albums because of the amount of good songs on it. Upon further listening, I think it's a tad boring although there are still many hits on the record. I still enjoy it.
I was so into this when it came out - feel like I have outgrown it a tiny bit, but still a lot of fun.
I forgot that I love this
It’s always going to be The Black Keys’ best, I think. It’s a good midway point between the authentically raw blues of their earlier career and the throwback pastiche of the later albums. The tunes are great but the production is sublime. I have to be in the mood to listen to this, but when it hits it hits.
Songs flow nicely together
To me, this record represents more of the quintessential sound of The Black Keys. While their record "El Camino" probably had more commercial success, the lo-fi, stripped down sound of this record is a true reflection of what this band is all about to me. With bands like this and The White Stripes, it's truly remarkable that a full, rocking sound can be created with as little as two musicians. Notable Tracks: - Next Girl - Tighten Up - Howlin' For You - She's Long Gone - Black Mud - Sinister Kid - Unknown Brother 7/10
Strong album, some great songs, some okay.
I love this album. It's just banger after banger. Is it the best album by The Black Keys? No. But it's better than a lot of these random albums from 1985-2003 that I've gotten so far on this list.
A little rocky for my taste. At times like the Doors meet Led Zep.
Great album, love the Black Keys!
Brother - The Black Keys (2010) 👌 Uma mistura de indie, blues, garage, com um resultado agradável que para o ouvinte ocasional vai gerar um impacto positivo, conta com várias boas canções, e o instrumental é bem interessante e cativante. Vale a pena ouvir! Melhores músicas: Everlasting Light, Tighten Up, She's Long Gone, Sinister Kid, The Go Getter, Unknown Brother, Never Gonna Give You Up (cover de Jerry Butler), These Days. Piores músicas: N/A 4/5
Good enough alternative Rock.
A consistent sound thought the album. Muffly guitars and vocal recordings reminiscent of The Strokes with nice backup vocals. Catchy lyrics performed by a cool raspy voice.
I came across The Black Keys' music years ago and for, like, two and a half days, it seemed like one of the best things ever. Until it very suddenly wasn't. I was satiated. Full. Now... this could turn into a whole, deep food metaphor with artificial additives and everything but I'm not gonna work that out now. Point being: this album is a roadside burger. It sufficiently serves an archaic need for an old, classic dish but that's all there is to it. That said, I'm munching on some of these songs.
Never been drawn to this band, but they at the very least can put together some good tracks. "The Only One" is a highlight here for sure. 4/5
Quintessential 2010’s indie rock. Truly encapsulates the vibe of that decade
Another one from my days of hanging out in our local rock and roll scene. This minimalist bluesy stuff was all the rage there for awhile. The front half of this album is solidly good. The back half gets a little bit too farting the way through the blues, but it's still worth a listen. I can imagine they still get plenty of royalties from that Howlin' For You lick. Unexpected bangers: Sinister Kid, Unknown Brother
Some cool songs, some meandering jazz
Me gustó mucho, tiene clásicos de la banda, por ahí en algun momento se vuelve un poco monótono al tener tantas canciones del mismo estilo pero es un discazo por donde lo mires. 8.2/10
Great album. Such a different sound. Something to get lost into
Nice crunchy album. Modern production on a well tried theme. I like it a lot
Really enjoyed this album, modern blues rock definitely something I have time for Little bit of filler makes it a 4.5 and I’ll round down.
This was good. I’d forgotten how much I liked them. But the album was a bit repetitive.
One didn’t realize how much one liked this band so much.Some great pscyh-blues ‘60s power and vibes, plus real depth and feeling (especially on last few songs). "These Days" is very much a saved-best-for-last kinda closer.
Wow - this is the first time I’ve listened to this. I had to listen to it again straight away. It’s just amazing - I never knew I loved The Black Keys.