Name: Magic Potion
Brand: The Black Keys

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Catalogue number

A 79967

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2006-09-12

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WEA /­ ADA

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Sales:8.875

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075597996715

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Black Keys

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Atlantic

The Black Keys are an American blues rock duo that was founded in 2001 in Akron, Ohio. Comprised of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, the band has gained a loyal following with their raw and gritty sound. Influenced by classic blues artists such as Junior Kimbrough and R.L. Burnside, The Black Keys have crafted their own unique style that blends elements of garage rock, soul, and psychedelic music. With their powerful guitar riffs and infectious melodies, they have become one of the most successful rock bands of the 21st century.
Since their formation, The Black Keys have released numerous critically acclaimed albums including "Brothers," "El Camino," and "Turn Blue." Their music has garnered widespread praise for its authenticity and emotional depth. Known for their energetic live performances, the duo has toured extensively around the world, captivating audiences with their electrifying stage presence.
With multiple Grammy Awards under their belt, The Black Keys continue to push boundaries and evolve as artists. Their latest album "Let's Rock" showcases a return to their roots while still exploring new sonic territories. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering them for the first time, The Black Keys' music is sure to leave a lasting impression.

'magic potion', the black keys' fourth album, is a spectacularly stripped-down set of sneakily melodic blues-besotted rock concocted in the akron, ohio basement studio of drummer patrick carney. guitarist-singer dan auedback is possessed of a compelling, hurt-beyond-his-years voice and an approach to lead guitar that is both wildly expressive and utterly succinct. the self-taught carney, who anchors these tracks, may force writers to return 'heavy' to the rock-critic lexicon as a seriously praiseworthy term. the black keys maintain a punk terseness to their adamantly do-it-yourself sound; they're as single-minded in their idiosyncratic evocation of the electric mississippi blues as artists like the late junior kimbrough and r. l. burnside as the ramones were about early sixties rock and roll. however, there is nothing high-concept or ironically distanced about their style; it's all sweat, sincerity and as much swagger as carney's basement allows.

Magic Potion

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