The Black Keys' fourth album for Nonesuch, Attack & Release, found the duo leaning into a more produced sound with guest spots from NFL coach and musician Jim Gordon and soulful singer-songwriter Mark Stoermer.
- The album was recorded at three different studios: Cosmic Center in Akron, Ohio; The Chicago Recording Company in Chicago, Illinois; and finally at Warm Gun Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.
- The album reached number 14 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and number 20 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart.
- Danger Mouse, a frequent collaborator, produced the album, bringing a polished yet raw sensibility to the duo's signature sound.
Hailing from Akron, Ohio, The Black Keys are a guitar-and-drum duo known for their gritty, blues-inflected garage rock. Attack & Release arrived as their fifth studio album, a period where they were solidifying their sound and expanding their audience beyond the indie scene.
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