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| Play | 1. When The Lights Go Out | 3:23 | $0.89 |  |
| Play | 2. 10 A.M. Automatic | 2:59 | $0.89 | |
| Play | 3. Just Couldn't Tie Me Down | 2:57 | $0.89 | |
| Play | 4. All Hands Against His Own | 3:16 | $0.89 | |
| Play | 5. The Desperate Man | 3:54 | $0.89 | |
| Play | 6. Girl Is On My Mind | 3:28 | $0.89 | |
| Play | 7. The Lengths | 4:54 | $0.89 | |
| Play | 8. Grown So Ugly | 2:27 | $0.89 | |
| Play | 9. Stack Shot Billy | 3:21 | $0.89 | |
| Play | 10. Act Nice and Gentle | 2:41 | $0.89 | |
| Play | 11. Aeroplane Blues | 2:50 | $0.89 | |
| Play | 12. Keep Me | 2:52 | $0.89 | |
| Play | 13. Till I Get My Way | 2:31 | $0.89 | |
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56 of 57 people found the following review helpful
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...
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...
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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!
"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!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Love it !
I'd never even heard of the Black Keys until I saw them on "Austin City Limits" a few days ago and even then I wasn't that impressed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Barry Reeves
great
bought as a gift for somebody and they really liked it. I would buy another by the same artist for them in the future.
Published 2 months ago by Deborah Coats
great cd
just a cool cd with very cool in ur gut rock i put this on in my car drop the windows ,open the moonroof, put the Ray Bans on and cruise.
Published 2 months ago by Ed Munoz
Awesome
What is there to say about this album. Classic Black Keys before there was a classic Black Keys. More of a stripped down sound when compared to their newer material. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pre86
down and dirty and awesome
If you are sick of overproduced music, this is the band for you. If you are tired of songs carefully crafted to offend as few (or as many) people as possible, this is the band for... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Delius
Raw with a side of Fuzz please.
I don't write too many reviews but I felt the need to for this one. I'm a classic rock type guy and the first time I heard this album it blew me away. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Nickarus
Another Good One
This is just another great album from The Black Keys. This album has some more addictive beats and style.
Published 17 months ago by DISCover Tunes
Exceptional Duo~!
Have not listened to this album a great deal, not like the others (see review of Attack & Release, The Big Come Up, Magic Potion and Chulahoma). But it does not disappoint. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jani7za
Awesome
This is the first Black Keys album I have ever purchased and it will definitely not be the last.
With only two guys, you would think some of their songs would sound... Read more
With only two guys, you would think some of their songs would sound... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Danielle Housenick
Great Music!
This disc was truly enjoyable. The CD is packed with all great songs. I had heard some other stuff by the Black Keys but did not expect them to crete such an awesome record. Read more
Published on March 14, 2010 by R. Hernandez
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