''Magic Potion'' is the fourth studio album by American
rock
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duo
the Black Keys
The Black Keys are an American Rock music, rock duo formed in Akron, Ohio in 2001. The group consists of Dan Auerbach (guitar, Singing, vocals) and Patrick Carney (Drum kit, drums). The duo began as an Independent music, independent act, record ...
. It was released in 2006 and was their first record released on
Nonesuch Records
Nonesuch Records is an American record company and label owned by Warner Music Group, distributed by Warner Records (formerly Warner Bros. Records), and based in New York City. Founded by Jac Holzman in 1964 as a budget classical label, Nonesuch ...
, the band's current label. This album marks the first time they wrote and composed entirely original material, unlike on previous albums and EPs.
Recording
Like the group's first two albums, ''Magic Potion'' was recorded in the basement of drummer
Patrick Carney
Patrick James Carney (born April 15, 1980) is an American musician and producer best known as the drummer of the Black Keys, a blues rock band from Akron, Ohio.
Early life
Carney stated in an interview with '' Modern Drummer'' that he never t ...
;
in his estimation, the record was made using "$5,000 worth of crappy equipment".
The group's guitarist
Dan Auerbach
Daniel Quine Auerbach (; born May 14, 1979) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, best known as the guitarist and vocalist of The Black Keys, a blues rock band from Akron, Ohio. As a member of the group, Auerbach has ...
explained the decision behind the recording location:
Carney expressed disappointment in the quality of the finished record:
Track listing
Cover art
The cover art depicts a
Fabergé egg. Inside the album is a picture of a
fried egg. The back cover depicts a falcon.
Personnel
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Dan Auerbach
Daniel Quine Auerbach (; born May 14, 1979) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, best known as the guitarist and vocalist of The Black Keys, a blues rock band from Akron, Ohio. As a member of the group, Auerbach has ...
– guitar, 12 string guitar, slide guitar, lap steel, vocals
*
Patrick Carney
Patrick James Carney (born April 15, 1980) is an American musician and producer best known as the drummer of the Black Keys, a blues rock band from Akron, Ohio.
Early life
Carney stated in an interview with '' Modern Drummer'' that he never t ...
– drums, percussion
Charts
Certifications
References
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2006 albums
The Black Keys albums
Nonesuch Records albums
Albums produced by Dan Auerbach
Albums produced by Patrick Carney