description The Black Keys - Thickfreakness Overview
Thickfreakness is the second studio album by The Black Keys, the Akron, Ohio-based blues rock duo of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, released in April 2003. The album was recorded over a very short period at the band's own recording setup and is characterized by its raw, lo-fi production, distorted guitar tones, and stripped-down two-piece blues rock sound drawing heavily on Mississippi hill country blues and Junior Kimbrough influences. It was released on the independent Fat Possum label and helped establish The Black Keys' reputation in the underground rock scene before their later mainstream breakthrough. Several tracks from the album became staples of the band's early live sets.
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How quickly was Thickfreakness recorded?
Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney recorded much of Thickfreakness during a concentrated session in Carney's basement. The rough setup helped create the overloaded drums and heavily distorted guitar heard across the album.
Which songs are best known from Thickfreakness?
The title track and 'Set You Free' are among its best-known original songs. 'Set You Free' also appeared on the soundtrack to the 2003 film School of Rock.
Is Thickfreakness the Black Keys' debut album?
No. It is the duo's second album, following The Big Come Up, and was released by Fat Possum Records in 2003.
Does Thickfreakness contain blues covers?
Yes. Its material includes songs associated with Junior Kimbrough and Richard Berry alongside compositions credited to Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney.
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