The Black Keys have never sounded so funky. They've never sounded so powerful. They've never sounded so fun. "Tighten Up," the lead single off the band's upcoming record, Brothers, finds the duo inching so close to perfection. With Danger Mouse involved yet again, they reach for the same sound as 2008's Attack & Release. Balancing grooves with driving guitar rock, the band combines all the elements that makes their music appealing. Immediately accessible, "Tighten Up" satisfies the old fan base with its dirty guitar tricks and the new fan base with its endless grooves and sleeker production. If this track is any sign of what's to come, the Black Keys are ready to make their move on to the national spotlight. And they'll have plenty of fun doing it.
9/10
9/10
