Rubber Factory
The Black Keys · 2004
41 min · 13 tracks · indie rock · garage rock · blues rock
Raw blues-infused rock meets gritty garage aesthetics, creating a sound both timeless and immediate.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, engaging listening sessions
- raw, gritty soundscapes
- timeless and immediate vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 7, 2004, 'Rubber Factory' is The Black Keys' third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Thickfreakness.' At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their signature sound, moving away from their earlier lo-fi recordings and embracing a more polished yet still gritty production. This album marked their first release after signing with Fat Possum Records, allowing them to reach a wider audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The White Stripes· Royal Blood· Jack White
- If this clicks, go next to
- Chulahoma: The Songs of Junior Kimbrough — Continues the blues influence with a raw, authentic sound that builds on Rubber Factory's energy.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "When the Lights Go Out".
- 1 When the Lights Go Out Start here 3:23
- 2 10 A.M. Automatic 2:59
- 3 Just Couldn't Tie Me Down 2:57
- 4 All Hands Against His Own 3:16
- 5 The Desperate Man 3:54
- 6 Girl Is on My Mind 3:28
- 7 The Lengths 4:54
- 8 Grown So Ugly 2:27
- 9 Stack Shot Billy 3:21
- 10 Act Nice and Gentle 2:41
- 11 Aeroplane Blues 2:50
- 12 Keep Me 2:52
- 13 Till I Get My Way 2:31
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