Brothers
by The Black Keys
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: May 18, 2010
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. The Guardian
    60
    Yep, there's plenty of life here, but interest wavers when howling barroom guitar-note after howling barroom guitar-note wafts to the back of your brain.
  2. 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.

Awards & Rankings

69
#69 Best Album of 2010
37
#37 Most Discussed Album of 2010
43
#43 Most Shared Album of 2010

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 227 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 211 out of 227
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 227
  3. Negative: 4 out of 227
  1. homeboybonanza
    Aug 21, 2010
    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 someoneAn 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.    … Full Review »
  2. KlerkyJoe
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    This album proves that The Black Keys are the best band in the world. Each one of their albums is unique and this album is one of their bestThis album proves that The Black Keys are the best band in the world. Each one of their albums is unique and this album is one of their best yet. Every single song is a knockout. If you like music, this is an absolute must listen… Full Review »
  3. ns151
    Jul 14, 2011
    9
    An amazingly good album, and their best since Rubber Factory. It evolves their sound without sacrificing anything- the bass and keyboardAn amazingly good album, and their best since Rubber Factory. It evolves their sound without sacrificing anything- the bass and keyboard additions are all tasteful and well placed. It's only fault is that it runs a little too long at almost an hour. The first half of the album is a 10/10, but after "The Only One," it slows down a little too much. A track or two less, and this would be a 10/10.… Full Review »
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