Vinyl Collection #6: The Black Keys - Brothers

This is the one record I purchased that wasn't bought online, even to this point (#19). It did cost a bit more than the online prices, but eh, it was definitely worth it.

The Black Keys - Brothers (2010)

1. Everlasting Light
2. Next Girl
3. Tighten Up
4. Howlin' For You
5. She's Long Gone
6. Black Mud
7. The Only One
8. Too Afraid To Love You
9. Ten Cent Pistol
10. Sinister Kid
11. The Go Getter
12. I'm Not The One
13. Unknown Brother
14. Never Gonna Give You Up
15. These Days


As I already mentioned, this was the product of my first visit to a local record store (which wasn't exactly "local"). I began listening to The Black Keys towards the beginning of my vinyl experience. I've heard of them several times before, and I've always liked the sound, but I never looked up to see who it was until not that long ago. Picking up this album was kind of an obvious choice, and I haven't regretted it. It's probably my favorite album among the 6 I've covered so far.
It's a 2LP (no gatefold) on black, and comes with a large (it's actually quite big) paper poster, with the lyrics on the other end. You also get the CD in a nice matching sleeve.

This album is amazing. It's an enjoyable listen all the way through. I like every song on here, but my favorites are "Everlasting Light" (video below), "Next Girl", "Howlin' For You", and "The Only One". I have to admit this record has probably seen more attention than any of my other records at this point. It's just a relaxing album to kick back and listen to.
I have heard people argue that the sound is too consistent, and that the songs blend together, but I never seemed to feel that way personally.

[[images from google images and my instagram (@draggingtheneedle), videos from youtube]]