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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
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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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