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April 18, 2008

The Black Keys Tell Letterman "I Got Mine"

The Ohian duo have emerged from the basements and the factories and fallen into the arms of Danger Mouse and Letterman. We gave props to Attack & Release across the board -- better writing, interesting production (obviously) -- now all that remains is to weigh in on the live show. From the look of the itinerary, we won't be seeing 'em until Lollapalooza, so thanks to Letterman for giving them some late night love. The Keys picked a tune that needs no Danger to impress with a plow through the anvil-slamming, scuzz-blues riffage of "I Got Mine." Paul and Dave are impressed.

Attack & Release is out via Nonesuch.

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so... is he too fat for indie?!?!?

Posted by: bluntacious profile link at 04/18/08 11:08 AM | Reply
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That, hands down, absolutely fucking rocked.

Posted by: Jesse aka The Vicar at 04/18/08 11:33 AM | Reply
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Ah, thank so much for posting this. I promised myself I was going to stay up to watch it, but ended up falling asleep anyway. I'm so glad they played "I Got Mine" instead of "Strange Times".

Though, to be fair, this is their second or third Letterman performance. ;)

I don't think they'll have any trouble selling you guys during the live show, I just caught them at the Warfield in SF and they were fantastic. Enjoy Lollapalooza.

Posted by: peopleareshapes profile link at 04/18/08 11:33 AM | Reply
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Looks like they get the Letterman seal of approval. I can't wait to see these guys live. Just another month or so.

Posted by: RBatty024 at 04/18/08 12:10 PM | Reply
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Good goddamn!!! i'm so glad these guys are finally getting their come-up-ance. I saw them blow Dinosaur Jr off the stage last year, they are not to be overlooked as the best live act going.

Posted by: shockadow at 04/18/08 12:42 PM | Reply
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I can't put into words how much they rock. The Black Keys redefine music in our time.

Posted by: burnsrocks at 04/18/08 12:59 PM | Reply
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i was at that show too. This was the stand out song for me. Sounds so much better live.

Posted by: groovehero at 04/18/08 2:04 PM | Reply
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This proves why Akron, Ohio fucking rocks.

Posted by: Jimmy from Cleveland at 04/18/08 2:24 PM | Reply
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"is he too fat for indie?" are you too stupid for life? as far as I can tell.

Flawless performance. Catch them on tour, it's amazing.

Posted by: jordan at 04/18/08 2:29 PM | Reply
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i was merely attempting to spark an enthralling philosophical debate. i feel so bad now! seriously though jordan are you too fat to take a fat joke? as far as i can tell.

Posted by: bluntacious profile link in reply to jordan's comment at 04/18/08 2:51 PM | Reply
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Hey..Dan's wife just had a baby--those are sympathy pounds. Cute kid, too.

Posted by: MikeinAkron at 04/18/08 2:55 PM | Reply
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Hey..Dan's wife just had a baby--those are sympathy pounds. Cute kid, too.

Posted by: MikeinAkron at 04/18/08 2:56 PM | Reply
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Black Keys slay.

Posted by: safecracker at 04/18/08 3:51 PM | Reply
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haha i was merely joking as well. I like your name.

Posted by: jordan at 04/18/08 4:33 PM | Reply
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The Black Keys > The White Stripes

Posted by: Greg at 04/21/08 12:40 AM | Reply
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Dave is the only host that actually listens to the music. I hate Jay Leno. I don't really like duos like that, but those guys are swell.

Posted by: FeelBadForLittleBen at 04/21/08 1:05 PM | Reply
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A bad back forced me to miss their recent Seattle show.

I will now be ripping my spine out and stomping on it.

Posted by: Skatelip at 04/22/08 2:46 PM | Reply
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Wow.... they rock live. I love watching them just freakin' attack a song like that. I think Pat may have been drooling.

Posted by: crolodot at 04/23/08 10:19 AM | Reply
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I love these guys, but. . . hotdamn if they're pretty much just writing the same song over and over over over.

Posted by: Cashiel at 04/27/08 2:46 AM | Reply
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