The Best Albums of the Decade, Ranked

Published on January 29, 2020 By Mathew Cohen

20. The Black Keys, Brothers, (2010)

Prior to the release of their sixth album, The Black Keys were in a vulnerable circumstance, given the personal differences between members Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach as well as Carney’s difficult divorce. Despite such issues, the duo surprised fans and critics alike by bonding over their music and releasing a soulful album with traces of R&B and low-fi funk.

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Against all odds, Brothers underwent a successful release and rose to number three on the Billboard 200. The Black Keys went on to win three Grammy Awards, namely the Best Alternative Music Album, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and the Best Rock Instrumental Performance.