The Black Keys

Brothers

First released2010

The Black Keys recorded "Brothers" in 2010 at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama, a legendary facility known for its classic recording equipment and vintage Neve mixing console. The album was produced by the band themselves alongside Danger Mouse (Brian Burton), who had previously collaborated with them on "Attack & Release." The band utilized the studio's analog recording setup and vintage microphones to capture a raw, blues-influenced rock sound that marked a departure from their earlier garage rock style. The recording took place during a period of significant commercial growth for the duo, coming after their successful collaboration with Danger Mouse and contributing to their eventual mainstream breakthrough. The album's production emphasized live instrumentation and organic recording techniques rather than heavy digital processing, reflecting both the studio's capabilities and the band's artistic direction at that time.