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82 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 104 Ratings

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  • Band members: Dan Auerbach, Patrick Carney
  • Summary: The latest album for the duo of Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney features two tracks produced with Danger Mouse.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Urb
    90
    Everything fits in place to up the game of something else, and no part of these finely made blues and soul creations gets a pass on pulling its weight. That's just how it works for Brothers.
  2. All Music Guide
    90
    That's the great thing about the Black Keys in general and Brothers in particular: the past and present intermingle so thoroughly that they blur, yet there's no affect, just three hundred pounds of joy.
  3. Clash Music
    60
    More Waitrose advert than classic Wrigley's; the Black Keys' raw power's been polished. Some things are meant to stay rough around the edges.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. themadguitarist
    10
    Best album of 2010 no question... Only a few tracks that aren't great. Howlin' For You, Next Girl, Tighten Up, Sinister Kid, She's Long Gone are all instant classics.… Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  2. Sixstring
    10
    Finally something that's not Lady Gaga/Kesha garbage.There is nothing like a real talented band that proves music is still worth listening to.I thought I was gonna snap if I heard anymore pop crap seriously.Well written meaningfull songs thats what people want this rocks.… Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  3. homeboybonanza
    9
    An album that find the band coming back home should be the subtitle. Gone is the experimental and soul beaten pressure to sound like someone that is destitute. Must listen tracks, Next Girl (Gangstarr tribute?) , Tighten Up, She's Long Gone, Ten Cent Pistol and Sinister Kid. If you haven't seen this band live then make an appointment and cancel anything else.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes

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