Comments on: Six Signs The Black Keys Are Now A Mainstream Band

By: The Price Of Fame For Fans Of The Black Keys | The Black Keys Fan Lounge

The Price Of Fame For Fans Of The Black Keys | The Black Keys Fan Lounge — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:52:09 +0000

[...] Granted, I have two more chances, though the signs are not good. As has been pointed out before, The Black Keys are now a popular band and are finally getting the recognition and respect they have garnered over 9 years. But with that [...]

By: The Black Keys: Trend Tracking | The Black Keys Fan Lounge

The Black Keys: Trend Tracking | The Black Keys Fan Lounge — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:53:01 +0000

[...] These graphs reflect the increase in public interest in The Black Keys by looking at some specific measures. These insights below support the contention that The Black Keys’ are now a successful band. [...]

By: brucini

brucini — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:51:27 +0000

@johnny cheers for your thoughts

By: johnny

johnny — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:44:41 +0000

I think those of us who have loved The Black Keys for years now, for all that they gave – grit, soul, being down to earth & all that great SINCERE music – can agree, feelings about something like this happening have been something like dread. Apprehension at least. We have good reason. How many times have we heard a band & thought “They’re awesome! Why isn’t this band huge?” But then maybe the band does start receiving mainstream attention, suddenly everyone else in the world thinks there awesome & wants a piece for themselves. Some sincerely digg the band & that’s great. But then come the hordes of poseurs & band wagoners? Then you wonder if all this ‘commercial success’ is really such a great thing because when the record execs realize that you can make them money, that they can slap price tag on you & put you on a shelf, then the music, the passion, the art, is diluted & what was sincere & genuine becomes manhandled & contrived. & the band & their music end up being a commodity. It’s happened time & again. But unlike many other cases, The Black Keys aren’t releasing their debut album & none of this mainstream spotlight has happened over night. This is their Sixth studio LP, not to mention any EPs or live releases. Dan & Pat are still the same two laid back dudes that we came to know & love back nearly a decade ago. So perhaps we should take a little solace in the fact that they’ve only grown & matured as musicians & artists. More & more people liking something that is great makes sense. They’re my favorite band, Their music rocks & anyone who thinks they stink is kind of an idiot.

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