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76 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 42 Ratings

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  • Summary: Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney release their fifth full-length album, produced by Danger Mouse.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. NOW Magazine
    100
    What's most impressive about Attack & Release is how they've raised their vocal and compositional game in accord with the sonic enhancements, bringing an unexpected poignancy to their earthy funkiness. Every track is a stunner.
  2. Observer Music Monthly
    100
    The result is a flawless (post)modernisation of heartland rock that wears its lovelorn pessimism proudly on its ruffled sleeve.
  3. cokemachineglow
    60
    The title Attack & Release implies the best aspects of the Black Keys' music, all sweat and hurt and sweat and ecstasy, but the album neither gives nor takes, neither emotional nor sweaty but still clammy-handed.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Donnie
    10
    Best Black Keys album..seems they are refreshed after Magic Portion and having much fun playing these great tunes..a modern classic.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. ChristianP.
    10
    Expanded their sound without taking anything away from the heart of it. Incredible album.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. j30
    7
    Attack & Release, the 5th LP from blues rock duo, is the Black Keys big turning point in the sound and direction.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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