Attack & Release

by The Black Keys

Attack & Release cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 April 2008
  • Label: Nonesuch
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:08
  • Community rating: 3.35/5 from 9 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Produced by Danger Mouse, 'Attack & Release' marked a turning point for The Black Keys, moving them away from pure lo-fi blues. The album introduces psychedelic textures, soul influences, and higher production values. It set the stage for their future commercial dominance.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, bluesy, soulful, punchy, riffs

Tracklist

  1. All You Ever Wanted (02:56)
  2. I Got Mine (03:59)
  3. Strange Times (03:10)
  4. Psychotic Girl (04:10)
  5. Lies (03:59)
  6. Remember When (Side A) (03:21)
  7. Remember When (Side B) (02:11)
  8. Same Old Thing (03:09)
  9. So He Won't Break (04:12)
  10. Oceans & Streams (03:25)
  11. Things Ain't Like They Used to Be (04:36)

Credits

  • Dan Auerbach - guitar, vocals, instruments [lots of other instruments]
  • Patrick Carney - drums, instruments [lots of other instruments]
  • Michael Carney - artwork, design
  • Carla Monday - harmony vocals
  • Bob Ludwig - mastered by
  • Danger Mouse - mixed by
  • Kennie Takahashi - mixed by
  • The Black Keys - mixed by
  • Todd Monfalcone - mixed by [assistant]
  • Paul Hamann - recorded by

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