They released their first album, The Big Come Up, in 2002, followed by Thickfreakness in 2003, and Rubber Factory in 2004. October 2005 saw the release of the DVD Live, recorded live at The Metro Theatre in Sydney, Australia March 18, 2005. In 2006 they released Magic Potion, as well as the lesser-known Chulahoma and a single version of Your Touch.
One of their trademarks is their preference for simple, lo-fi recording techniques. They refuse to use big-name studios, and do most recording, producing, and mixing themselves. Most of Thickfreakness was recorded in about 14 hours in Carney's basement, using only an early 80's Tascam 388 8-track recorder. Often, their recordings still have background noises (such as an owl hooting).
The Black Keys have achieved increasing critical acclaim and recognition since their debut album, which itself received praise from Rolling Stone magazine. Time magazine named them one of the "10 Best Acts of 2003" (behind OutKast and The White Stripes). They have supported a number of bands: they toured with Sleater-Kinney in 2003, had a short stint opening for Beck, have recently opened for Radiohead on the American leg of their brief 2006 tour, and performed at Lollapalooza in 2005 and 2007. In addition to this, they were also well-liked by influential British radio DJ John Peel and appeared on both Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Late Show with David Letterman. Famous followers of the band include Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead, and Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammet. Matt Helders, drummer for the Arctic Monkeys, can be seen in a Black Keys T-Shirt in an interview on MTV's RAW.
Their song "When the Lights Go Out" was featured in the 2007 film Black Snake Moan, and also on the soundtrack for that movie. The Black Keys were included in the soundtrack of the 2003 movie School of Rock with their song, "Set You Free". "Lies" was featured in the conclusion of the February 4, 2009 episode of Lie to Me. One of their songs, "Girl Is on My Mind", was used in a 2006 Sony Ericsson advertisement, starring the tennis players Ana Ivanović and Daniela Hantuchová, gaining the band more commercial recognition. It was also used in a 2006 Victoria's Secret commercial featuring Heidi Klum and could be heard in the movies Rest Stop and Cashback. Their song "10 am Automatic" was used in the video game MLB '06: The Show, The O.C., The Go-Getter, and was also used in a 2007 American Express commercial starring Shaun White. "Your Touch" was featured in a 2007 Lee's jeans commercial, and can be heard both in an episode of NBC's Friday Night Lights and in an episode of "Eastbound and Down". Their cover "Grown So Ugly" can be heard in the background of the going away party in the 2007 film Cloverfield. "Strange Times" is used in Grand Theft Auto IV on the in-game radio station Radio Broker. "Strange Times" can also be heard during a preview for ABC's The Mole, and the trailer for season three of the Showtime series Dexter, as well as a promo for Gossip Girl. Their song "Just Got To Be" is used on the soundtrack for the video game NHL 08, and "Hard Row" is featured in the premiere episode of the FX show Sons of Anarchy. Sons of Anarchy has gone on to use "Keep Me" in both Episodes 6 and 7, as well as "Busted" in episode 7. The song "Lies" is featured in the advertising campaign for the third season of HBO's Big Love. "The Breaks" can be heard in Guy Ritchie' film RocknRolla. "Your Touch" can also be heard in the HBO series "Entourage" in the episode "Manic Monday", during the opening scenes. The song "Psychotic Girl" is featured the episode "Messin' with the Kid" in season 6 of One Tree Hill. "I'll Be Your Man" is the opening theme song for the HBO show Hungand was also featured in an episode of the FX Network show Rescue Me. "Your Touch" can also be heard in the film Zombieland and in an episode of "Eastbound and Down" on HBO. The song "I Got Mine" has been used in HBO's sports reality series 24/7 Pacquiao-Hatton" [13] as well as background music for the 2009 American League Championship Series. The song "Next Girl" is featured in the in game radio of Saints Row the Third.
Their fourth record that Danger Mouse produced Attack & Release was out April 1st 2008. The duo's fifth album is the first one recorded in a proper studio.
The Band's fifth album, "Brothers" was released in spring 2010 and has seen increasing amounts of exposure to the "Dancing T-Rex" video for the song "Tighten Up" that went viral...until the band asked it to be removed because they felt it made light of their music. A proper video was released later in 2010, featuring Dan Auerbach and Pat Carney at a playground and was pushed on the band's official YouTube channel, as well as through the iTunes and Zune marketplaces. The track "Tighten Up" was also used as the background music for a Subaru Legacy commercial and on the FIFA 2011 Soundtrack.
The Black Keys' seventh studio album, "El Camino," was released on the 6th of December 2011. Co-produced by Danger Mouse, the album was released to critical acclaim, receiving positive reviews from The Rolling Stones, NME and more. Melissa Maerz of Entertainment Weekly commented on "El Camino", saying that "El Camino trades the soulful stylings of Brothers for harder-driving, faster-riffing rock & roll". At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, El Camino won the award for Best Rock Album, while "Lonely Boy" received multiple honors, taking 'Best Rock Performance' and 'Best Rock Song'. The album has sold 1.4 million copies in the United States to date.
The Black Keys' eighth studio album, Turn Blue, was released on May 12, 2014 to generally favorable reviews.
Ten Cent Pistol.
The Black Keys Lyrics
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Late at night
Holding hands
Making light
Of everything that came before
But there she was behind the door
She hit them with her ten cent pistol
Well she hit them with her ten cent pistol
And they've never been the same
There's nothing worse
In this world
Than pay-back from a
A jealous girl
The laws of man, they don't apply
When blood gets in a woman's eye
Well she hit them with her ten cent pistol
Because they ruined her name
Oh she hit them with her ten cent pistol
And they've never been the same, same
Stars did fall
Thunder rolled
Bugs crawled back
In their holes
The couple screamed, but it was far too late
Her jealous heart did retaliate
She hit them with her ten cent pistol
Because they ruined her name
Well she hit them with her ten cent pistol
And they've never been the same
Oh the same
All the same
Never been the same
The Black Keys' song "Ten Cent Pistol" is a haunting tune featuring dark themes of jealousy and revenge. The lyrics describe a story of a woman whose name was ruined by someone she was holding hands with in secret. She retaliates by hitting them with her ten cent pistol, causing them to never be the same again. The lyrics describe the moments leading up to the shooting, as well as the aftermath of the event. The song's haunting melody emphasizes the rawness and intensity of the emotions portrayed in the lyrics.
The lyrics of "Ten Cent Pistol" are filled with vivid imagery and powerful metaphors. The woman's ten cent pistol represents her fierce determination to protect herself and her reputation, while the bugs crawling back into their holes and the stars falling from the sky symbolize the violent and apocalyptic nature of the event. The couple's screams are described as being "far too late," highlighting the irreversible nature of the damage caused by jealousy and revenge.
Overall, "Ten Cent Pistol" is a powerful and evocative song that delves into the darker side of human emotions. The Black Keys' unique blend of blues, rock, and modern influences come together to create a haunting and unforgettable tune.
Line by Line Meaning
Well he ran around
The man was promiscuous and unfaithful in his relationship.
Late at night
His infidelity occurred when it was least likely to be discovered.
Holding hands
He was intimate with other women.
Making light
He was dismissive of the seriousness of his actions.
Of everything that came before
He did not value the history and memory of his past relationship.
But there she was behind the door
His partner discovered his unfaithfulness despite his attempts to conceal it.
She hit them with her ten cent pistol
She sought revenge on her partner and his lover.
Because they ruined her name
Her partner's infidelity caused her to feel ashamed and embarrassed.
Well she hit them with her ten cent pistol
She used a weapon of little value to inflict harm on them.
And they've never been the same
Her retaliation changed the course of their lives.
There's nothing worse
The consequences of angering a jealous woman are severe.
In this world
This is a universally known truth.
Than pay-back from a
The revenge a woman can exact is especially devastating.
A jealous girl
A woman scorned by her partner's infidelity.
The laws of man, they don't apply
The rules that govern society do not matter when a woman is wronged.
When blood gets in a woman's eye
When a woman is overcome with emotion, reason and logic no longer guide her actions.
Stars did fall
The destruction wrought by her revenge was immense.
Thunder rolled
Her anger and fury were intense.
Bugs crawled back
Even the smallest creatures in the world were afraid of her wrath.
In their holes
They sought safety and shelter from her retribution.
The couple screamed, but it was far too late
Her targets attempted to defend themselves, but she was already too far gone in her anger.
Her jealous heart did retaliate
Her heart was consumed with jealousy and she struck back at those who wronged her.
Oh the same
Their lives would never be as they were before.
All the same
The outcome remained unchanged despite their efforts.
Never been the same
Her act of revenge forever altered the course of their lives.
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Well he ran around
Late at night
Holding hands
Making light
Of everything that came before
But there she was behind the door
She hit them with her ten cent pistol
Because they ruined her name
Well she hit them with her ten cent pistol
And they've never been the same
There's nothing worse
In this world
Than pay-back from a
A jealous girl
The laws of man, they don't apply
When blood gets in a woman's eye
Well she hit them with her ten cent pistol
Because they ruined her name
Oh she hit them with her ten cent pistol
And they've never been the same, same
Stars did fall
Thunder rolled
Bugs crawled back
In their holes
The couple screamed, but it was far too late
Her jealous heart did retaliate
She hit them with her ten cent pistol
Because they ruined her name
Well she hit them with her ten cent pistol
And they've never been the same
Oh the same
All the same
Never been the same
@autumnsentry
One of the best albums of all time.
@TheOrtorock
Sin duda...
@arthurnugsworth2115
Current time
@durtygroove
So good
@enterthebruce9116
@@durtygroove This should be used as the intro song to Quentin Tarantino's last film...
@truman6964
I agree
@H11X11N
One of thee best albums ever made. Still give’s me chills to this very day. Much love and respect Black Key’s! 🖤
@jkgoeslive
If there is any band that is slept on, its the Black Keys ❤
@rikmang
Every millennial drinking IPAs..thinking they are cool kinda push others away from the black keys
@sellmeyoursoul6601
facts but tbh not many people listen to blues rock nowadays