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Rubber Factory

The Black KeysAudio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews)

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The Black Keys is a two-man duo comprising singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney, both of whom were in their early twenties when the band's debut, The Big Come Up, was issued in 2002. Hailing from Akron, OH, they harnessed a close-to-the-bone, raw blues-rock sound on the album, whole sole instruments were Auerbach's guitar, Carney's drums, and the occasional ... Read more in Amazon's The Black Keys Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (September 7, 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Fat Possum
  • ASIN: B0002O06N0
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,952 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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The third low-tech, high-impact recording from the Akron, Ohio, duo is once again a loud and lively confirmation that passion, not precision, is what the blues is all about. With Dan Auerbach's insistent, abrasive guitar tone and drummer Patrick Carney's violent percussion workouts, the Black Keys' sound thrashes about with industrial-strength garage-band energy, but it also connects directly to the core sensibilities of the original blues creators with its primal expressions of pain and pride. With Auerbach shouting out the vocals the duo rocks hard in its stripped-down, ragged glory mode on Hendrix-influenced shredders like "10 A.M. Automatic" and "The Desperate Man," the fuzzed-out "Till I Get My Way," and the surprisingly swinging "Just Couldn't Tie Me Down." But it also delivers the same emotional intensity in a less frantic form on the moody mini-masterpiece "The Lengths." And, for all the justifiable fascination with the out-of-control excitement of the duo's punkish instrumental approach, the group continues to excel at songcraft, a talent expressed both in its own material and in its ability to recognize and expand the disguised merits of lesser-known cover songs. It follows a previous Beatles rarity recording with a nod to the Kinks this time via a personalized cover of "Act Nice and Gentle," probably the last thing the Black Keys would ever be accused of being. --Michael Point

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2004 release, the third album from the acclaimed Alt-Rock/Blues duo. Rubber Factory continues the Black Keys' tradition of raw, heavily blues-influenced indie rock. Rubber Factory was recorded in an abandoned coal burning power plant in the Black Keys' hometown of Akron, Ohio, and like Thickfreakness, was recorded and produced by Patrick Carney.

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It's just not screwed around with at all, these guys are just playing what feels good. Joe Miller  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
It just is so much gritty fun. T. spiro  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Their best album yet February 5, 2005
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
After an explosive debut album and a mellower sophomore effort, Akron duo The Black Keys roar back with "Rubber Factory", a passionate, catchy, masterpiece that proves these guys are for real.

In their third album in as many years, the Keys press ahead with their revival of the long-sputtering genre of blues rock. Having rejected a major record label and signed instead with blues authority Fat Possum, the Keys stay true to their fuzzed-out demo-tape sound, recording the album in an abandoned tire factory, with drummer Patrick Carney producing the songs on his trusty 4-track (or did they graduate to 8-track by now?). Topping both their previous efforts, "Rubber Factory" does not have a single bad song. It is actually difficult to pick the best ones because they are ALL so good.

Unlike "The Big Come Up" and "Thickfreakness", though, "Rubber Factory" starts off in low gear with the mellow "When the Lights Go Out". Things get pumped up right after that with what is undoubtedly the catchiest song they've done yet -- "10 a.m. Automatic". This song is so fun and addictive it takes a conscious exertion of will not to just play it over and over.

The nice mellow ride of "Just Couldn't Tie Me Down" recalls a bit of the juke joint feel so prevalent on "Thickfreakness". The next three tracks -- "All Hands Against His Own", "The Desperate Man" and "Girl Is On My Mind" -- form a trio of catchy, classic-rock style tunes. Things mellow out a bit for a sugary ballad, "The Lengths", but get kicked right back up with "Grown So Ugly", a jammin' and hard-hitting rock number. "Stack Shot Billy" is a wonderful electric-slide resurrection of the outlaw song, and shows that these guys know their source material. "Aeroplane Blues" and "Keep Me" are other straight-out sonic assaults that will put a crooked smile on the face of anyone with an ounce of blues running in their veins.

The album closes with a real bang -- the energetic "Till I Get My Way". The crunch of Auerbach's guitar and Carney's head-bobbing tattoo meld into some of the best jamming they've yet displayed.

"Rubber Factory" is a nearly flawless piece of work that should have no problem standing the test of time. I hope these guys are having as much fun making this music as I am listening to it. I already can't wait until the next one...
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Black Keys' Big bounce September 7, 2004
Format:Audio CD
What if Queens of the Stone Age ditched the bombast? What if White Stripes ever discovered that long missing testosterone hormone? Neither would have made a better record the Black Keys' Rubber Factory, hands down the rock album of the year. Yup it's two of them and they're a black to Jack's White and both bands love the blues, but there the similarites end. Not content with impressive pastiche like the Stripes, or cheekiness like the Blues Explosion, the Keys head past the blues for blistering riff-rock. Like the new garage rockers, the sound is vital and sharp. Unlike the garage rockers, it has buckets of soul, sin and sex. It helps that singer Dan Auerbach has the best voice in rock. It also helps that drummer Patrick Carney has been studying his Wu-tang records instead Led Zeppelin's. Even more remarkable, the Black Keys may have made the first garage rock record relevant to their own generation. In the past, sloppy production blunted their attack, but here the crispness sharpens their sound and fury. This is what rock and roll's beating heart sounds like.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Reminiscent of the 70s "No Frills" Rock.... Play it Loud! September 20, 2004
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The Akron-based duo Black Keys (not to be confused with that other white color-named duo from Detroit) serve up their latest serving of 70s influenced rock-and-blues garage sound, and this time better than ever. This album just explodes with energy!

"Rubber Factory" (13 tracks, 41 min.) starts off with a blazing "When the Lights Go Out", and doesn't let up from there. "The Desparate Man" sounds like The Jimi Hendrix Experience revived right here in your veru own living room, as does "Girl Is On My Mind", really outstanding. "The Lenghts" is the unexpected track, a ballad of some sort (gulp?), but it works somehow. "Stack Shot Billy" and "Aeroplane Blues" are heavy blues-influenced tracks. The album closer "Till I Get My Way" sums up the album perfectly, an all-out rocker with strong guitar-feedback, wow.

The Black Keys are coming to Cincinnati shortly, and that's a show I'm not gonna miss. I can't wait to see these guys bring the songs from "Rubber Factory" in a live setting. Obviously this album isn't gonna be big on the charts, but no matter, this is a great album. And please, play it loud!
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4.0 out of 5 stars I need a RUBBER factory
This LONG play record is a lot of FUNKY fun. It will make your love pump throb with giddiness. It did mine.
Published 2 days ago by Hugh Jerrection
4.0 out of 5 stars Always good music!
Been listening to their music for sometime. They are easily one of the best bands left in this era of complete garbage this generation calls music!
Published 4 days ago by Mitchell Malcolm
5.0 out of 5 stars So cool
I love this band. I still can't believe these guys made music like this with just guitar and drums, but this is some freakin' cool rock & roll music.
Published 13 days ago by chuck
5.0 out of 5 stars black keysss!
i love the black keys. i own most of their music and this was just one of the few albums missing in my collection.
Published 21 days ago by Cristal Alvarado
5.0 out of 5 stars More of the Raw Sounds Fans Love them For
Rocking album with the gritty, heavy guitar sounds that the Black Keys fans love. After only knowing their more recent works, I am very happy I went with Rubber Factory and The... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alex Hilt
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, Real and Raw
There are few musicians today that can make music like these guys. Rubber Factory has it all; When the Lights Go Out, Tie Me Down, some of the best mix of blues/rock music there is... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Studio Q, LLC (Consignment)
5.0 out of 5 stars As good as it gets
For me, this is as good as the Black Keys get. This is when they'd mastered their early, rough, old sounding blues rock. Everything since seems to be a little short on soul.
Published 2 months ago by mcb
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
If you love The Black Keys for their upbeat grooves, for rockin' guitar play, for their grassroots feel then you are going to love this album. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brandon S. Dees
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
To put it plain and simple, this is one of my new favorite albums. I avoided the Black Keys because i knew they were somewhat popular in the mainstream world, and that usually... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Budding Film Maker
4.0 out of 5 stars Never disappointed
Love the blues, rock combination of sounds they produce. You can't go wrong with The Black Keys! Simply amazing group!
Published 3 months ago by Adrian Jones
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