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Attack & Release

The Black KeysMP3 Music
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (100 customer reviews)

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  • Original Release Date: April 1, 2008
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I thought this was a great album and had a good mix of songs. CaliConsumer  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
Every time I listen to the songs on this CD, I "hear" something new. Chris  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
This Black Keys album is extremely good! Kitty  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
65 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
On some level I agree with other reviewer. I totally understand why the Black Keys made this album. They are trying to move ahead musically but I feel that there are more weak songs on this album than any of their previous albums. Let me start by saying this is not like any other Black Keys albums. It is the Black Keys playing over some light trip-hop beats (provided by Danger Mouse aka the other half of Gnarls Barkley). The truth is that some of the songs on here are awesome and really capture the essence of what the Black Keys are all about (which as I see it is dirty mid fi rock and roll blues). On every Black Keys release until this one I could listen to the songs all the way through without skipping even one track. I love those albums, but this album I only kind of like. I skip a few songs when they come on. The songs I don't skip I love on this album though. If this is your introduction to the Black Keys I would start with one of their earlier albums. If you own all those, don't hesitate to buy this now. Just be aware that this is different than what you've heard before from The Black Keys.
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars unstoppable April 1, 2008
Format:Audio CD
this is a great album. it was a nice move for the black keys to do something like this instead of another straight up blues/rock album. this album still maintains the black keys blues/rock flavor, but with an added danger mouse "spice". i heard that Ike Turner was meant to be a part of this album, but he passed away before that could be realized. that would have been very interesting to say the least. but back to the review of what is, and not what might have been- i know there will be a few reviews on here that will say something like "they changed" or something to that effect but the truth is, they went in a new direction and did something fresh. they have 4+ albums of the best damn blues/garage/rock ever made, and this new piece is a great addition. if they had made another straight up blues/rock album, then there would be folks saying things like "they should have done something different" so what can you do? i am going to hate myself for writing this, but this album reminds me A LITTLE of when the white stripes put out satan get behind me. ONLY because there are some new elements/instruments (moog/synth, banjo, woodwind/flute?, keys, hand claps, etc) on this album that may influence some fans to refer to this album as slightly experimental. i'm having a hard time putting my thoughts into words, and perhaps i should have waited a few days to post a review, but if you like the black keys, you will like this album. and even if you don't end up digging it, spend the ten bucks and support these guys. they are some of the few who are doing it right these days. i've been a fan since the beginning (the big come up) and i truly dig this album. long live the black keys.
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The Black Keys Regain Their Direction April 12, 2008
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The Black Keys' latest release was originally intended as the collaborative product of DJ Dangermouse, Ike Turner, and the title band. The man responsible for "Crazy," a couple of white Midwestern bluesmen, and the guy who almost sent Tina Turner rolling down the river was an unlikely grouping to say the least, and I for one was curious to hear the inevitably bizarre album. Unfortunately, before this marvelously disparate musical collision could get on its way Ike Turner passed away. Who knew decades of drug, alcohol, and spousal abuse could end a life so early? Ike left this plane of existence at the age of seventy-six.

I half expected a DJ Dangermouse mash up between The Black Keys and Li'l Bow Wow (or, does he go by Bow Wow now?), but thankfully Dangermouse decided to mostly stay out of the way and let the Keys do their thing. If you were to suck all the studio trickery out of Attack & Release you would still have a collection of some damn fine songs. What Dangermouse ends up doing best is accentuating the open space on the slower songs. He adds a psychedelic atmosphere that fits perfectly with the classic rock underpinnings of The Black Keys' songwriting, which has always been a few steps closer to Cream and Hendrix than Robert Johnson.

"Same Old Thing" is perhaps the only song where it feels as if Dangermouse is unsure of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney's songwriting and unleashes some unnecessary Gil Scot Heron inspired flutes just to gum up the works. The result is unfortunately more than a little distracting. Dangermouse is most effective on "Psychotic Girl," an acid trip on the bayou that's enhanced by wraithlike backing vocals and eerie piano notes. Auerbach provides appropriate paranoia-by-moonlight lyrics and infuses even the slower songs with a strong sense of melody, something that had been sorely missing on their previous record. While most Black Keys albums feel as if they just stop regardless of the whether the last song is an appropriate end point, here "Things Ain't Like They Used to Be" is a note perfect closer. The slow-dance pace and female backing vocals add just the right amount of effervescent heartbreak.

I'll put myself on record as being disappointed with The Black Keys' previous album, Magic Potion. After their superb (and still best) album, Rubber Factory, The Keys sounded listless and without momentum. The Ohioans needed a new direction. Attack & Release sounds like a true follow up to Rubber Factory, and even though I can't help but miss their minimalism, I fully welcome their rediscovered sense of adventure.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars okay but...
nothing like 'Brothers' and 'El Camino'. It has some good individual songs but overall, hearing the whole album, I wouldn't put it as one of their best.
Published 7 days ago by BroccA
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing.
I regret not knowing this band sooner. I am so happy I invested in their music. This album is stellar.
Published 11 days ago by R. Delgado
5.0 out of 5 stars I Got Mine...
The guitar riff in "I Got Mine" is one of the coolest around. Rest of the album is great as well. Read more
Published 17 days ago by jrstein
5.0 out of 5 stars love the keys
I love them album as much as the other ones. More of the keys as you know them with more tunes. A great buy! I rock this out all the time
Published 25 days ago by Ross Barton
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Album of 2008
Probably the best Black Keys album to date. Gets better every time I listen to it. Definitely recommend purchasing this album.
Published 1 month ago by Michael L. Freyder
4.0 out of 5 stars Mellow
This album came across as much slower and more mellow than I was anticipating from the other releases I have sampled from the black keys. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alex Hilt
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Bands Ever
Anything with The Black Keys is a no-brainer to get. The edgy, creative, rock-blues sound is great. They write great songs and the music is outstanding!
Published 2 months ago by Studio Q, LLC (Consignment)
5.0 out of 5 stars great cd
Great cd have been looking for the right one for a long time that had a song I love.Did not know from which cd it was on,love the
whole cd
Published 2 months ago by sandpit
5.0 out of 5 stars This is The Black Keys BEST
The Black Keys are Awesome. This has got to be one of the BEST albums, ever. Move over all you wannabe southern rockers!
Published 2 months ago by R. McKenna
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Black Keys Album in my opinion!
Loved it! Great, great compilation of music! Awesome driving music!!! I prefer this one to Brother's, and El Camino is a very close runner up!
Published 2 months ago by Sydney Negrete
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