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Rubber Factory

The Black KeysMP3 Music
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  • Original Release Date: September 24, 2004
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I hope these guys are having as much fun making this music as I am listening to it. M. S. Hillis  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
One of the best albums of 2004. Jack Barrett  |  15 reviewers made a similar statement
Guitar work and drums are excellant again. G. Szymkowski  |  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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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Reminiscent of the 70s "No Frills" Rock.... Play it Loud! September 20, 2004
Format:Audio CD
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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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 8 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 16 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 2 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
5.0 out of 5 stars Picture disc
When I purchased rubber factory I was unaware that it was the pic disc product and not a regular black vinyl. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ken
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite album
They are getting bigger and bigger I've been following them since 04' love their work! Funky sound at the same time very familiar and classic. Read more
Published 3 months ago by alexandria jaquay
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