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Blakroc

The Black Keys · 2009

37 min · 11 tracks · indie rock · garage rock · blues rock

A gritty fusion of blues rock and hip-hop, blending raw instrumentation with sharp lyrical flow.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for social gatherings
  • gritty energy for road trips
  • raw instrumentation with lyrical bite
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • consistent flow with dynamic peaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio productions
  • seek lengthy, meditative experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2009, 'Blakroc' marked The Black Keys' foray into hip-hop collaboration, following their successful album 'Attack & Release' in 2008. This project showcased a notable shift in their musical direction, aligning them with a diverse range of artists from the genre, while maintaining their signature garage rock sound.
Stylistic neighbors
The White Stripes· Royal Blood· Jack White

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Coochie 4:07
  • 2 On the Vista 2:40
  • 3 Hard Times 2:37
  • 4 Dollaz and Sense 3:44
  • 5 Why Can’t I Forget Him 4:18
  • 6 Stay Off the Fuckin’ Flowers 2:34
  • 7 Ain’t Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo) 3:19
  • 8 Hope You’re Happy 2:11
  • 9 Tellin’ Me Things 2:40
  • 10 What You Do to Me 5:07
  • 11 Done Did It 4:38

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