My Morning Jacket

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ippm4VgbTQU

Danger Mouse produces.  Check it out!

Wow, I can't wait for that!  I think a change up is just what they needed for a new album.  

Damn, that sounds great!

QuoteWow, I can't wait for that!  I think a change up is just what they needed for a new album.  

Yeah, I agree.  I'm a big fan but it was starting to sound like a routine with Magic Potion, althought that record still kicks ass.

I love ThickFreakness, Rubber Factory & Magic Potion are a bit hit or miss for me.
This looks great though, Cheers for posting Brian!

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Yeah, I agree.  I'm a big fan but it was starting to sound like a routine with Magic Potion, althought that record still kicks ass.

i 100% agree with you.

but i really didn't hear this "new" sound...but it still sounded kick ass.

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Yeah, I agree.  I'm a big fan but it was starting to sound like a routine with Magic Potion, althought that record still kicks ass.

i 100% agree with you.

but i really didn't hear this "new" sound...but it still sounded kick ass.

  Yeah, I think the Black Keys are going to play like the Black Keys, but the production sounds like it might add some twists and turns.  It sounds a bit lo-fi with some radiohead style blips and beeps added in.  That could be exciting.  I just think that The Black Keys are going to have to rely on the "Production" of their records to vary their sound at this point.  I don't think they'll evolve into a totally "new" sound like I think some bands could and should "Radiohead"/"MMJ"  That's not to say that what The Black Keys are about is a bad thing.  I see what your saying though.

The editing and the shots in that video are really Kick Ass.  Especially that wierd Super Wide Dog and the Gnarls Barkley gear sticker.

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese sandwich...... :)

did you know that these guys are from Akron, Ohio???!?!    I thought that was nuts.  They sound like bb king meets the big muff.  i never would have guessed akron ohio with such a rich sound like they got

Quotedid you know that these guys are from Akron, Ohio???!?!    I thought that was nuts.  They sound like bb king meets the big muff.  i never would have guessed akron ohio with such a rich sound like they got

Actually about 95% of all great music comes from the midwest and south.  They all just eventually claim they are from LA or Brooklyn. ;)

Ooh man, I love this first song: http://www.myspace.com/theblackkeys

i'm not going to listen, because if do, i'll be on my way to chicago. just kidding, of course i'll listen. report to follow...

I got no speakers at work on my pc  >:(.  Lookin forward to listenin tonite.
I missed there show at Lolla , although I did download the show and Stack shot billy friggin blew me away.  

Very, very nice! Can't wait for the album now! Cheers 4 posting K.

i liked it. the sound fit the title very well.

Oh man, I hope this happens: http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003713343

Nice to hear that their work with Ike Turner should surface sometime.  

"Lies" is a brooding gem: http://www.myspace.com/theblackkeys

Both of these tracks are so good!!! Pre-ordered my copy today, can't wait!

DBT, Black Mountain, Nick Cave & Black Keys with a new Jacket album on the way...what a great year it's shaping up to be!!!

QuoteBoth of these tracks are so good!!! Pre-ordered my copy today, can't wait!

DBT, Black Mountain, Nick Cave & Black Keys with a new Jacket album on the way...what a great year it's shaping up to be!!!

man, i can't wait either. this could will be a year to remember!

Well said Sir!!! Long time no speak, how's it going Capt?  :)

QuoteWell said Sir!!! Long time no speak, how's it going Capt?  :)

good man! i haven't been in the drinking thread in awhile.  :-[ but hopefully that will change. i'm flying to seattle tomorrow, going to see a buddy. i was hoping that there would be a concert to go to, but matchbox 20 is the only one in town. you've been good?

QuoteBoth of these tracks are so good!!! Pre-ordered my copy today, can't wait!

Just listened to the the two tracks from the myspace.

Yes, this sounds a lot better than Magic Potion. I'm officialy excited about this one!

Quotegood man! i haven't been in the drinking thread in awhile.  :-[ but hopefully that will change. i'm flying to seattle tomorrow, going to see a buddy. i was hoping that there would be a concert to go to, but matchbox 20 is the only one in town. you've been good?

Things are good thanks Capt. We should hook up in the drinking thread sometime soon, knock back a couple of brews & spin a couple CDs for old times sake.

QuoteYes, this sounds a lot better than Magic Potion.

Pleased to learn that I'm not the only person who was underwhelmed by Magic Potion. Nothing wrong with it, it was just nothing special IMO.

I've had this for a week or so now but only just realized that the free CD that came with the latest issue of Mojo has an exclusive track (So He Won't Break)  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

HMV.co.jp seem to have gotten their copies early...mine will arrive on Sat!!!  :D

Giving this it's first spin right now...

1) All You Ever Wanted - very cool opener, kind of old time country-&-western sounding right until the end when some very heavy organ comes crashing down on top of everything.
2) I Got Mine - this is more like the keys of old...but still different (harmonica? & weird vocals looped?) 2 for 2 so far!
3) Strange Times - we know this one from their myspace page...my 2nd fav song of the year so far (after Righteous Path) Yeah I f**king love this song!!!
4) Psychotic Girl - banjo picking! strange backing vocals again! old time piano!
5) Lies - the other track on their myspace page...love this track!
6) Remember When (side A) - drifting swamp/blues with a drum machine & lots of strange sounds.
7) Remember When (side B) - same song played very differently...this kicks so much arse!!!
8) Same Old Thing - ahhh man!!! some very nice blaxploitation style flute plays over a some very tasty guitar...this is a great track! "Just the same old thing, Just the same old thing. No matter how much love you bring...it's just the same old thing" Wish they'd been more flute throughout the song.
9) So He Won't Break - good song, some tremolo & a cool solo.
10) Oceans & Streams - this one's got my head bobbing...very soulful number, one of my favs.
11) Things Ain't Like They Used To Be - another fav track, lots of organ & some lovely guitar work...excellent closer!

Very, very nice indeed! Some may say a little short (just under 40mins) but it's all killer & no filler. Attack & release finds the Keys in a reflective, more soulful mood with a maturer & more experimental sound.
DM has done an excellent job of adding to their work, without changing it too much & his piano/organ/moog etc sounds great throughout.
No blistering guitar work...I guess I was waiting for a killer solo or 2 but that's only a small criticism. Excellent first listen, I want & need to play it again...

Cool review DB.

I was looking forward to this one, and now even more.
Flute, organ, banjo pickin'!!!

My pleasure Serg  :)  (I was pretty drunk when I wrote it!)

It's def a keeper & probably wouldn't have left my player over the weekend if I didn't have so many other new CDs to get through. Chores  ::)

just got my copy. db, your review was dead on. especially about the flute  8-)
solid disc that's for sure, but a little short.  was able to listen to it all the way to my parents house, and i'll be listening it on the way back.

Quotejust got my copy. db, your review was dead on. especially about the flute

Remember the equation...organ + flute = hit f**king record!!!  ;)

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Quotejust got my copy. db, your review was dead on. especially about the flute

Remember the equation...organ + flute = hit f**king record!!!  ;)

;D

there was a lot of organ and keys used on the record. i just kept thinking, how are they going to pull it off live? is it time to officially add a third member?

Yeah good point.
I don't think The Keys have made it to Japan yet...fingers crossed with this one.

Walt, pick up the flute and join the band?   :D

QuoteWalt, pick up the flute and join the band?   :D

The Black Keys US Tour 2008 sponsored by.....

(http://www.jestersweb.net/images/coors_light_logo.jpg)

QuoteWalt, pick up the flute and join the band?   :D

i should, i just wanna join a band. pretty much i'll play (badly) anything, just to live out my dream. that would be my "make a wish".  

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QuoteWalt, pick up the flute and join the band?   :D

The Black Keys US Tour 2008 sponsored by.....

(http://www.jestersweb.net/images/coors_light_logo.jpg)

now this is going to far. first k tells me to join the band. now db tells me the tour is sponsored by coors light.  

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QuoteWalt, pick up the flute and join the band?   :D

i should, i just wanna join a band. pretty much i'll play (badly) anything, just to live out my dream. that would be my "make a wish".  

This man made a shit load of money (& then spent it all on drugs!!!) playing the maracas!

(http://www.gigwise.com/gallery/Happy%20Mondays-01.jpg)

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QuoteWalt, pick up the flute and join the band?   :D

i should, i just wanna join a band. pretty much i'll play (badly) anything, just to live out my dream. that would be my "make a wish".  

This man made a shit load of money (& then spent it all on drugs!!!) playing the maracas!

(http://www.gigwise.com/gallery/Happy%20Mondays-01.jpg)

i think you guys want me to join a band more than myself.  ;D

btw, is the tour really sponsored by coors light?

No...but it should be  ;)

QuoteNo...but it should be  ;)

you damn right it should be! big inflatable cans of coors light on the sides of the stage. i'd go there for the black keys, but i'd stay for the coors light.

Listening to this again right now...Remember When (Side B)  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

...and then the flute  8-)

Wow, I'm shocked at how much DM influenced this record.  It almost sounds as much like Gnarls Barkley as it does the Black Keys, arrangement wise.  This record needs more Cee-Lo, I'm sure I hear him lurking in the background.  We need a straight up duet.  I've got a fever, and the only cure is more Cee-Lo!!!!    

Same Old Thing does end WAY to soon.  I love the flute but the guitar riffing on that song is what really gets me hot.  They need to make that one about 25 min long when they play it live.

"Things Aint' Like They Used To Be" is an Epic closer.  It makes me think this band needs to add a full time Organ player.  

The boys cover Captain Beefheart, grab it here: http://www.myspace.com/theblackkeys

I'm seriously floored by Attack & Release, it keeps growing on me more and more.  

pretty cool interview clips...
http://www.mtvu.com/video/?id=1586687&vid=230120

i just love how they won't leave the midwest!

I loved the CD!!

imagine my suprise when i hear em on the radio in GTA IV!!

Could Oceans and Steams be an Amy Winehouse song or what!

Damn I love this album.

did anybody else see them on Conan?

i was very very disapointed

Quotedid anybody else see them on Conan?

i was very very disapointed

They were way better on Letterman a few days after.

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Quotedid anybody else see them on Conan?

i was very very disapointed

They were way better on Letterman a few days after.

I just watched it, and I agree.

This interview is awesome: http://pitchfork.tv/interview/black-keys/

They seem like such awesome dudes.  

Live From Abbey Road
Season 2 Episode 6
July 24th 10 pm Eastern

The Hoosiers
The Black Keys
Manu Chao

A few clips here-->
http://www.sundancechannel.com/livefromabbeyroad/#/episodes/2/6

Still waiting to here about Jim's episode somewhere in the 7-12 range. ;)  (This is purely speculation, don't get excited.)