Attack and Release, the new Black Keys album is without a doubt one of my top 10 albums of 2008. It's so good I haven't been able to stop listening to it. I've probably listened to the whole album at least 15 times now and I still haven't gotten bored of listening to it yet. I became a Black Keys fan recently after my friend played their album Thickfreakness for me. Ever since that fateful day I have become enamored with the band and can't stop listening to them. In their new album they begin to branch off from their usual high powered blues riffs and maniacal drums and start to show their softer side, a side which is just as good their usual blues rock in my opinion. The bands decision to have Danger Mouse, an accomplished music producer, work with them on the album was a good one. Not only does it fulfill my need for awesome blues riffs, it also satisfies my growing hunger for "indie" (for lack of a better word) music . This album is much more polished than their previous works which may deter other Black Keys fans, but in my opinion it reveals how great of musicians they are. Attack and Release builds upon what they have already done and gives more depth to their sound. All in all, Attack and Release, go listen to it and hopefully you'll find as much to like about The Black Keys as I do.
