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- Summary: Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney release their fifth full-length album, produced by Danger Mouse.
- Record Label: Nonesuch
- Genre(s): Rock
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Positive: 25 out of 32
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Mixed: 7 out of 32
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Negative: 0 out of 32
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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.
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Their soul is in no way hurt by the production but instead, this is one of those many times where Danger Mouse’s production has truly aided in creating a terrific album from start to finish.
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For the two Akronites, Attack & Release is a musical grand slam, and their career is one long winning streak.
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Danger Mouse hasn't commandeered his charges' muse and forced The Black Keys to change, simply encouraged them to co-operate and collaborate for the first time. Clearly, company becomes them.
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Burton was drafted to produce the next album by the group from Akron, Ohio, and the result is the Keys' most multicolored set.
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As it is, it's an encouraging (re)start.
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Under The RadarDiversifying their palette would seem like a good idea, but Attack & Release proves that the more straightforward the better. [Spring 2008, p.74]
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Positive: 11 out of 12
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Mixed: 1 out of 12
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Negative: 0 out of 12
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Dec 1, 2019
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ChristianP.Apr 4, 2008Expanded their sound without taking anything away from the heart of it. Incredible album.
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ChrisB.Apr 14, 2008Best one yet! I really like their new sound.
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JimmyApr 2, 2008Solid with some new experiments musically. I prefer Magic Potion but this is better than nothing.
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Feb 4, 2021
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Nov 29, 2011Attack & Release, the 5th LP from blues rock duo, is the Black Keys big turning point in the sound and direction.
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Jul 14, 2011
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