The Big Come Up
The Black Keys · 2002
54 min · 13 tracks · indie rock · garage rock · blues rock
Raw, gritty blues-rock riffs intermingle with garage energy and soulful vocals, creating an electrifying debut.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, punchy listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing experience
- raw, gritty atmosphere
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2002, 'The Big Come Up' marked The Black Keys' debut album, introducing their distinctive blend of blues and rock to a wider audience. At this time, the duo was building their reputation in the underground music scene after releasing a couple of demos. This record laid the groundwork for their subsequent rise in popularity and critical acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The White Stripes· Royal Blood· Jack White
- If this clicks, go next to
- Thickfreakness — Continues the raw blues-rock energy with a tighter sound and more polished production.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Busted".
- 1 Busted Start here 2:33
- 2 Do the Rump 2:37
- 3 I’ll Be Your Man 2:20
- 4 Countdown 2:38
- 5 The Breaks 3:01
- 6 Run Me Down 2:27
- 7 Leavin’ Trunk 3:00
- 8 Heavy Soul 2:08
- 9 She Said, She Said 2:32
- 10 Them Eyes 2:23
- 11 Yearnin’ 1:58
- 12 Brooklyn Bound 3:11
- 13 240 Years Before Your Time 23:20
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