The Black Keys Return to Their Blues Rock Roots The Black Keys' latest work has sparked a renewed interest in their blues rock sound, reminiscent of their early days as a garage band.
This shift back to their roots is not just a nostalgic nod but a deliberate attempt to recapture the raw energy that defined them.
Revisiting Their Blues Rock Foundation Their 2003 debut album "Thickfreakness" and 2004 follow up "Rubber Factory" were marked by their stripped back garage sound, which owed a debt to legendary bluesmen like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf.