Drummer is the side project of The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney and four other drummers from Ohio bands. Seeing how The Black Keys are my most favorite living band and all of these guys are from my middlewest motherland, not writing about them was not an option. If you were wondering who plays drums in drummer? It is not Mr. Carney (he’s on bass), the kit is manned by Greg Boyd of Cincinnati’s Ghostman and Sandman.
The album (Feel Good Together) is a really good listen and I am not just saying that because of geographical alliances — the composition and vocals are especially good. Lottery dust is my favorite track off of the album, makes me tap my feet for real. If you are one that likes music, I would say that the whole venture is worthy of your hard earned dollars. Don’t just take my word for it, get the album or look for them out on tour. [iTMS Link]
Download Lottery Dust
Download Mature Fantasy
Download Every Nineteen Minutes
Download Feel Good Together
Head to toe Cleveland Indians gear
Again, more Tribe clothing. I admire the loyalty.
Caleb
on Oct 13th, 2009
@ 8:37 AM:
Just saw these guys at Mercury Lounge. They were good, with this early-90s Samiam-type sound, but the real winner was their opener Royal Bangs. Keep an eye out (I think they’re on the Black Keys’ guy’s label).
MC
on Oct 13th, 2009
@ 5:56 PM:
Yea…i saw them at merc lounge too. They were real good live and the album is pretty solid….i was thinking understated hair rock from the 80s but i could be crazy. My friend also liked royal bangs more….and we had a nice “discussion” on who was better between the two after the show..lol.
ria
on Oct 14th, 2009
@ 2:55 AM:
but who’s the drummer?
Dwatt
on Oct 14th, 2009
@ 8:57 AM:
I assume you are on top of their other side project – BLAKROC? Black Keys take on hip hop – I have not heard it but damn the trailers are very nice.
http://blakroc.com/videos.html
Jordy
on Oct 14th, 2009
@ 1:55 PM:
wow — every 19 minutes is amazing. thank you!
Scooter
on Oct 20th, 2009
@ 10:58 PM:
Enjoyeed seeing the Keys on the “Abbey Road” show on IFC. They rock. great vocals.
Ev
on Oct 22nd, 2009
@ 2:15 AM:
Have you heard of Fang Island? Their song “Daisy” seems up your alley. I really like “lottery dust” as well.
Drew
on Oct 24th, 2009
@ 12:19 PM:
Just saw these guys last night at Schuba’s in Chicago – they rocked. hard. Thanks for the recommendation Michael, great group.
Brett
on Oct 29th, 2009
@ 10:27 PM:
I caught these guys at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland last weekend. Great venue, great band.