Indefinite Hiatus

I am saddened to say that I will have to put my blog on an indefinite hiatus due to the fact that I currently have more than I can handle on my plate. I want to thank everyone that has ever visited this blog. I hope I have pleasured your eardrums.

You may continue to follow me on Twitter, where I will still post song recommendations and links to any other cool music related news/songs/etc. I will also continue to be a guest-blogger on Pretty Much Amazing! The Music Blog.
Showing posts with label The Black Keys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Black Keys. Show all posts

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Dan Auerbach - Trouble Weighs a Ton

What's wrong dear mother?
Has your child disobeyed?

When I found out Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys was releasing a solo album I was excited because I absolutely love the Black Keys. At the same time, however, I was also weary because you really never know how solo efforts will go. Not that I was worried it was the end of the duo but that it would be disappointing and I'll just wish he'd spent the time with Patrick Carney instead. Fortunately, I enjoyed listening to Keep It Hid and will likely continue to do so.

"Trouble Weighs a Ton" is his first single off the album. It still contains many of the elements you hear in the Black Keys' music, primarily the influence of blues. However, this is one of the songs that actually strays away from their last album produced by Danger Mouse--Attack & Release. It's much mellower than the songs on that album. Ultimately, however, Keep It Hid could just as easily have been a Black Keys album, which makes one wonder what drove Dan to go solo in the first place.

Below is the "unofficial" video that's been circulating with Dan's uncle, James Quine:



Wednesday, October 15, 2008

The Black Keys - The Flame

Takin all this pain, and you know we can't regain
The flame

The Black Keys are a two man show hailing from Akron, OH. Although they are often labeled "indie," Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach are nothing but pure rock. Their songs are stripped down drums and guitar with heavy blues and soul influences. I instantly fell in love with their 4th album--Magic Potion. It's a solid listen all the way through, leaving you wishing you could rock as hard as them (unless you already can).

One of my favorite tracks off the album is "The Flame." But since I love this album so much I thought I'd link you to two more tracks I absolutely love--"Your Touch" and "Strange Desire." If you are at all a fan of Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and all the other classic rockers then you should definitely check out this album.

Their 2008 follow-up, Attack & Release, produced by Danger Mouse is also recommended.