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Though the Black Keys resemble post-punk garage revivalists like the White Stripes, and are likely to raise an eyebrow among old-school blues purists, the duo packs a serious blues punch. The minimal sound of RUBBER FACTORY moves on the rickety skeleton of Dan Auerbach's fuzzed-out guitar and Patrick Carney's no-frills drumming, and stays true to the raw, electric blues for which the Fat Possum label (the Black Keys' home) is rightfully famous.
RUBBER FACTORY bears the ghosts of Fat Possum artists like Junior Kimbrough and CeDell Davis, and through them, naturally, electric pioneers like Muddy Waters. The Keys mine this tradition admirably, with a sincere approach to the blues idiom bolstered by Auerbach's soulful vocals and the duo's stripped-down, juke-joint sound. But the Keys are not merely paying homage. Instead, they layer funky grooves ("The Desperate Man"), NUGGETS-inspired grunge ("10 A.M. Automatic"), a love of 1970s hard rock ("Grown So Ugly"), and the influence of contemporary indie rock (the acoustic "The Lengths") on their blues structures. In doing so, they achieve a ragged hybrid that stays fiercely true to the roots of blues, while updating the genre for younger generations.
3rd Rel.From Rock Duo From Akron, Ohio.
Audio Mixer: The Black Keys.
Recording information: Sentient Sound, Akron, OH (01/2004-05/2004).
The Black Keys: Patrick Carney, Dan Auerbach (sound effects).
Personnel: Dan Auerbach (vocals, guitar, lap steel guitar, fiddle, hand claps); Patrick Carney (drums, hand claps, percussion).
Rolling Stone (p.186) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[H]igh-impact scuzz-blues..."
Spin (p.120) - "[T]ricks like using a guitar to replicate Vera Hall's 'Trouble So Hard' vocal vault this duo above blues-hipster averageness." - Grade: B
Entertainment Weekly (p.73) - "[T]he most primitive of trash-about rock, the sincerest of blues, and the most completely unironic appreciation for the power of the riff converge." - Grade: A
Q (p.119) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[T]hanks to some stomping tunes and Auerbach's oak-smoked vocals, it's another rock-solid enterprise."
Uncut (p.101) - 3 stars out of 5 - "It's terrific, lively fun - soulful, even..."
Alternative Press (p.149) - 3 out of 5 - "RUBBER FACTORY teases with murky swamp boogies, devil-worship stomps and, as is the duo's tradition, a couple of classic-rock covers..."
Magnet (p.93) - "Auerbach's holler is seasoned well beyond his quarter-century on this planet, and he has the songwriting ear and musical history to convey a sincere love of the ground the Keys cover."
Magnet (p.66) - Ranked #9 in Magnet's "The 20 Best Albums Of 2004" - "[I]t's meant to be felt , way down deep in your gut..."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.98) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[S]tuffed with pure blues'n'garage rock anthems....Masters of ancient valve amps, fuzz guitar pedals and sludgy vocals." Black Keys Rubber Factory Songs Rubber Factory Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Big sound small band
This is a real great sounding CD. I cant believe how tight the sound is for only 2 members. They have a great blues sound with catchy lyrics.
Submitted by dgeurts (Depere,WI,USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Modern garage blues
The Black Keys take an old style blues sound, mix in some modern garage rock style, and create a raunchy, rootsy album that I keep spinning over and over in my CD player. Great vocals, too, which are in short supply in the current rock world.
Submitted by rmacd (New York, NY)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Amazing two-piece
Not just taking into accounnt that the band are a two-piece, but they are awesome players and dan's guitar riffs and vocals are amazingly soulful. A great band and a true homage to blues roots.
Submitted by Mtfragort (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
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 incredible
this cd is incredible. they are definitely the most underrated band out there know. this band really knows how to belt out the blues and get rockin' at the same time.
i would recommend this cd to anybody.
Submitted by chris (Humboldt County, CA, USA)
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AKRON'S BEST
THESE GUYS ARE AWESOME. CHECK OUT THE CLIPS WITH YOUR REAL PLAYER, BUY THE CD, YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Submitted by YOUNT (Akron, Ohio, USA)
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