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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short, punchy listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing experience
- 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.
- If you like
- indie rock, garage rock, blues rock
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The Big Come Up is an album by The Black Keys, released in 2002. Raw, gritty blues-rock riffs intermingle with garage energy and soulful vocals, creating an electrifying debut. 'The Big Come Up' received significant acclaim, establishing The Black Keys as key figures in the revival of garage and blues rock. It was notably featured on various year-end lists and has been praised for its authenticity and raw sound, influencing a wave of similar artists throughout the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Big Come Up sound like?
Raw, gritty blues-rock riffs intermingle with garage energy and soulful vocals, creating an electrifying debut. Rooted in indie rock and garage rock. Start with "Busted".
Is The Big Come Up a good place to start with The Black Keys?
Yes, The Big Come Up is recommended as a starting point for new The Black Keys listeners. Raw, gritty blues-rock riffs intermingle with garage energy and soulful vocals, creating an electrifying debut. 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.
Who is The Big Come Up for?
The Big Come Up works well if you're into short, punchy listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and wave-like pacing experience.
How many songs are on The Big Come Up?
The Big Come Up has 13 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
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 Standout 3:00
- 8 Heavy Soul Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
54 min 14 sec
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