Attack & Release
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Product Description Limited edition double vinyl LP set including CD. On Attack and Release, Danger Mouse is more creative coconspirator than traditional figure behind the boards. He doesn't radically alter the duo 's sound so much as coax out more of it's inherent soulfulness, groove and bittersweet emotion. Two versions of 'Remember When' illustrate how the duo can swing easily from smoldering ballad to thrashing rocker. I'm more pleased with the sound of this record than any one we've ever made,' says Carney, and Auerbach concurs: 'We never let it all go like we did for this one, anything was game. It was just fun to make, and that's why I think it's so successful.' desertcart.com Of all the two-piece rock bands (Dresden Dolls, The White Stripes, The Kills, John & Jehn) out there making a royal racket, The Black Keys are by far the least affected by the last three decades of popular music, and evolution. Even more so than Jack & Meg. Which makes you check the album credits twice and then seek a second opinion--produced by celebrated uber-producer, superstar DJ and one half of Gnarls Barkley, the ubiquitous and really quite modern Danger Mouse?! No, your eyes do not deceive you, but thankfully neither do your ears. He may have brought a discipline and expensive sheen to Attack & Release, the riffing is buffed up real good, but this is essentially the same band that continues to live less of a life and more a Jimi Hendrix Experience. If there is a change it's that for the first time their foot is teased off the accelerator, with "Lies", "Remember When (Side A)" and "Oceans & Streams" loosening their shoulders and playing a more chilled brand of dusty sunset southern blues, adding in keys and new layers of texture (is that really a flute on "Same Old Thing"?!). There's still plenty of chance, on the massive Zeppelin-esque "Strange Times" and "Remember When (Side B)" for instance, to leave a boot mark though. More release than attack this time around, but the key still fits. --James Berry Review: Do it. Don't think about it. Just do it. - The music on this album is out-of-control good. I mean, come on, The Black Keys and Danger Mouse; obviously it's going to be great. If you're reading this review chances are you already know the music is good, though. You're probably interested to know about the the record itself. The album art is pretty straightforward; pictures of Dan and Patrick with some watercolor painting enhancement. Nice, nothing crazy, I like the watercolor theme though. The album cover is made of thick paper, similar to that of a cereal box, but thicker. The cover is a bifold design with two slots, a nice little extra that's often overlooked. In one of the slots you'll find the included cd, in the other you'll find the record and a lyric sheet. It's nice that the record and its cover to be high quality because, well, that's part of the point of buying the record and not buying the music in mp3 form. The album also comes with an included cd version, which is great. Record labels take note: there are still people out there willing to buy records; cd or mp3 is a poor substitute for a vinyl record. If you're like me, you want to own the physical record, to see the album art, hold the product in your hands, have the excitement of opening a new record, all that good stuff. As a matter of practicality though, It's also nice to have a digital copy (a cd or an mp3 download) because it's not so easy to get a record onto an ipod. Why are you still reading this? Go ahead and buy this record, you'll be glad you did. Review: their 5th studio album - the black keys are an incredible band who puts out incredible albums. this is a great cd put out by dan and patrick. 1. "All You Ever Wanted" 2. "I Got Mine" 3. "Strange Times" 4. "Psychotic Girl" 5. "Lies" 6. "Remember When (Side A)" 7. "Remember When (Side B)" 8. "Same Old Thing" 9. "So He Won't Break" 10. "Oceans and Streams" 11. "Things Ain't Like They Used to Be" 12. "Mr. Dibbs // Fight for Air Mash-Up (Hidden Bonus Track)" "Things Ain't Like They Used to Be" features a duet between Dan Auerbach and then 17-year-old bluegrass/country singer Jessica Lea Mayfield.
| ASIN | B0014DCTCY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,007 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #10 in Garage Punk #237 in Indie Rock #276 in Blues Rock (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (823) |
| Date First Available | March 28, 2008 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 28929981 |
| Label | Nonesuch |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Nonesuch |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Original Release Date | 2008 |
| Product Dimensions | 12.4 x 12.52 x 0.31 inches; 15.66 ounces |
| Run time | 25 minutes |
M**M
Do it. Don't think about it. Just do it.
The music on this album is out-of-control good. I mean, come on, The Black Keys and Danger Mouse; obviously it's going to be great. If you're reading this review chances are you already know the music is good, though. You're probably interested to know about the the record itself. The album art is pretty straightforward; pictures of Dan and Patrick with some watercolor painting enhancement. Nice, nothing crazy, I like the watercolor theme though. The album cover is made of thick paper, similar to that of a cereal box, but thicker. The cover is a bifold design with two slots, a nice little extra that's often overlooked. In one of the slots you'll find the included cd, in the other you'll find the record and a lyric sheet. It's nice that the record and its cover to be high quality because, well, that's part of the point of buying the record and not buying the music in mp3 form. The album also comes with an included cd version, which is great. Record labels take note: there are still people out there willing to buy records; cd or mp3 is a poor substitute for a vinyl record. If you're like me, you want to own the physical record, to see the album art, hold the product in your hands, have the excitement of opening a new record, all that good stuff. As a matter of practicality though, It's also nice to have a digital copy (a cd or an mp3 download) because it's not so easy to get a record onto an ipod. Why are you still reading this? Go ahead and buy this record, you'll be glad you did.
A**D
their 5th studio album
the black keys are an incredible band who puts out incredible albums. this is a great cd put out by dan and patrick. 1. "All You Ever Wanted" 2. "I Got Mine" 3. "Strange Times" 4. "Psychotic Girl" 5. "Lies" 6. "Remember When (Side A)" 7. "Remember When (Side B)" 8. "Same Old Thing" 9. "So He Won't Break" 10. "Oceans and Streams" 11. "Things Ain't Like They Used to Be" 12. "Mr. Dibbs // Fight for Air Mash-Up (Hidden Bonus Track)" "Things Ain't Like They Used to Be" features a duet between Dan Auerbach and then 17-year-old bluegrass/country singer Jessica Lea Mayfield.
D**S
lucky twins
glad to own these guys rock.
T**L
An Excellent First Half
ATTACK & RELEASE was certainly a turning point for the Black Keys. After the duo released a couple of bluesy-rock albums (good ones at that) to not much public reaction, the band released ATTACK & RELEASE: an album that wasn't afraid to center on strong, radio-ready melodies. Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton (of Gnarls Barkley, Beck, and THE GREY ALBUM fame) was brought in to produce and collaborate on the album, and in this record, he serves as a third-member of the band. His involvement with the band turned out to be a divisive move for longtime Black Keys fans, but this album hits far more often than it misses. Some of these songs do indeed exude a certain hypnotic rhythm that Danger Mouse has made his wheelhouse. "Psychotic Girl," for example, makes good use of Danger Mouse's trademark sound. The perfect combination comes along with "Strange Times," a song that is both definitely raw and dirty, but streamlined just enough to make a perfect lead single. Other songs however, feel relatively untouched by the producer. "I Got Mine," for example, wouldn't feel out of place on one of the Keys' earlier records. In most cases, the Black Keys' bluesy, dirty sound is relatively untampered with. Unfortunately, the album seems to have its first half stacked with great songs, leaving the second half to kind of peter out. The first five songs on ATTACK & RELEASE are fantastic ("All You Ever Wanted," "I Got You," "Strange Times," "Psychotic Girl," "Lies.") The remaining 6 songs aren't bad, but they just are not as consistent -- the final track, "Things Ain't Like They Used to Be" is probably the best out of this last half. It's a mellow, moody song that hits all the right notes. ATTACK & RELEASE is a pretty good album, but it seems to be relegated as "the one that came before BROTHERS ." I would recommend fans of the Black Keys to seek out this album, but for those that are new to the band, BROTHERS is probably a better place to start. Essential tracks to sample/download: " Strange Times ," " I Got Mine ," and " Lies ."
J**O
One of their best!
This is a fantastic album from beginning to end; more so, in my opinion than their previous releases. Well at least for the everyday fan. Let's just put it this way; if i were to recommend one album for someone who has never heard the black keys it would be "attack & release.' For the typical rock music fan, it can be seen as being much more catchy than their previous releases. If you are just starting to listen to the black keys I would start with this album and then brothers; after that, I would work my way back to rubber factory, big come up, etc. All of their work is incredible, in my opinion. These guys have a firm position in my top 5; I hope the megastardom hasn't gone to their heads yet, sadly it likely has. I wish they played ny more. If I get to see these guys in a small cramped venue in my lifetime, I will die a happy man.
R**A
Non è forse il loro album più bello, ma è sicuramente fra i migliori: grezzo, crudo, sentito, ti smuove qualcosa dentro, quella parte fra il blues e il rock. Registrazione ben fatta, un buon CD.
M**R
Was erwartet man von einem "Black Keys-Album" ? In erster Linie elementaren Blues. Das wird von "Attack & Release" nicht durchgehend geboten. Aber das Gesamtkonzept des Albums ist eine außergewöhnliche Zusammenstellung von, ich nenne es mal, "skurrilen" Songs. Anders kann ich es nicht beschreiben. Dennoch kommen Fans von "The Black Keys" sicher auf ihre Kosten. Stimmen klingen trotz teilweise künstlicher Verzerrungen authentisch; ebenso wie das Rhythmus-Fundament. Die Base-Drum klingt knochentrocken. Garagensound pur. Die Songs "I Got Mine" und "Lies" sind astreine Blues-Rocker. "Remember When..." ist ziemlich Country orientiert. Etwas in Richtung Rock n' Roll-Ballade. "Remember When Side B" ist schmutziger und punkiger Garagenrock, ansatzweise von den Riffs her gesehen vielleicht wie "You Really Got Me" von den Kinks. "Same Old Thing" ist Underground der späten 60er und sehr frühen 70er schön mit Querflöte. "So He Won't Break" geht als Gnarls Barkley-Song durch, während "Oceans And Streams" wieder ein echter Blues-Rock-Hammer ist. Dieser Song ist mein Favorit. Göttlich ! Den Abschluss macht "They Used To Be". Eine Ballade, wie sie Lenny Kravitz nicht hätte besser hinkriegen können. Einfach gestrickt, aber meisterhaft gut umgesetzt. Ich hätte mir etwas mehr Blues-Ansätze, die die Band bisher immer sehr puristisch gespielt hat, gewünscht. Aber die Songs klingen allesamt sehr experimentell. Vielleicht teilweise sogar etwas progressiv. Aber dafür sind die Songs zu kurz. Macht nichts... Die Produktion (erstmals) von "Danger Mouse" (Gnarls Barkley) macht das Album "Attack & Release" für Zuhörer erst interessant und sehr erfrischend anders... Kann man als Musik-Fan nur empfehlen. 5 Sterne wegen der oben genannten Songs. Der Rest geht immer noch als "gut" durch.
B**U
Un album de The Black Keys, c'est toujours une âme, car s'il y a bien quelque chose que j'adore chez eux, c'est que leur musique est habitée, ils se plongent dedans, sinon, comment peut-on faire du rock? Pour cet opus, ils nous offrent encore une fois la perfection, avec un son bien roots, tout en puissance. Ca commence par un morceau assez tranquille, un côté acoustique très vieux folk blues. S'ensuit "I got mine", imparable, hymne rock'n'blues tels qu'on en trouvait sur "Thickfreakness". Savoir respecter le vieux, pour faire de nouveaux morceaux, sans jamais tomber dans le ringard, c'est un peu ce pari qu'ils remportent à chaque fois tant il y a de force dans leur jeu. Et toujours la même question: comment deux types peuvent faire ça? Pas un morceau qui ne soit à ignorer, et surtout pas le magnifique "Lies", lent, sombre. Il y en a plusieurs comme ça, mélancoliques, blues quoi, dont "things ain't like they used to be", où toute leur vision semble résumée. L'orgue d"Oceans and stream" enveloppe parfaitement un refrain terrible. Il y a aussi un détail qui participe à cette authenticité, et je ne crois pas me tromper en disant qu'ils enregistrent tout en live. Des fois le tempo est suspendu, flotte un peu, les attaques justement sont un poil imprécises (je pense qu'ils ont eu la bonne idée de gicler le clic en studio pour garder un vrai feeling de jeu, et pas une obsession de perfection), et c'est ça qui fleure bon le rock'n'roll joué grassement, mais tout en finesse. A l'heure des musiques millimétrées, The Black Keys joue toujours avec leurs tripes, ressentent, et la musique qui en sort est magnifiquement humaine. Le DVD est excellent, on a droit à 1H30 de live, une très bonne sélection, et pouah mais qu'est-ce qu'ils envoient ces deux-là! C'est tout simplement une énergie électrique digne de The Who à l'île de Wight. Vivement que je puisse les voir!
A**A
Me gusta su musica
J**I
Excellent album
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