Top 10 Best Songs by The Black Keys

Their biggest hit and a fixture at the top of the lists. The riff is a dive downward that you recognize immediately. The chorus is simple, effective and impossible not to sing along to.nnIt combines garage roots with pop production that is perfectly balanced. It's the ultimate party starter of modern rock.

The "Stairway to Heaven" of indie rock. It starts small and acoustic, like a fragile folk song about a broken heart. Halfway through, the electric guitar falls in with a bang.nnThe explosion is phenomenal. The riff is heavy and Led Zeppelin-worthy. The contrast between the quiet intimacy and the overwhelming noise causes chills every time.

A glam-rock firecracker that sounds like T. Rex in the 21st century. The synthesizer-organ riff is dirty and catchy. The chorus is a wall of sound.nnThe hand clapping in the bridge seals it. It's a song full of swagger and bravado, made to play loud in a car with the top down. Uncomplicated rocking.

The song starts with a whistled melody and a relaxed groove, before exploding into a rock jam in the second half. Produced by Danger Mouse, who cleaned up the sound.nnIt's about wanting to make a relationship more serious. The dynamics between the quiet start and hard end make this song a live absolute favorite.

Here a vintage synthesizer takes center stage in the melody, giving their sound a new twist. The bass line is disco-like and compelling. It's darker and more hypnotic than their earlier hits.nnAuerbach sings with feverish intensity. The outro, where the synth and guitar come together, is enchanting. A successful experiment in psychedelic pop.

Known for the "Da-da, da-da, da" hook that stadiums all over the world sing along to. The rhythm is a simple "glam rock" beat, inspired by Gary Glitter.nnIt's playful, sexy and tough. The guitar is heavily overdriven, which contrasts with the playful melody. A perfect track for commercials and sports events because of the pure energy.

A recent hit that sounds surprisingly cheerful and funky. The brass and choir in the background give it a festive Motown vibe, but with a fuzzy edge.nnThe chorus is irresistibly singalong. The song radiates a rediscovered lust for life, as if the band is enjoying making simple pop songs again after years of heaviness.

A return to their roots: a dirty riff, a stamping rhythm and soulful background singing. It's a classic blues-rock stamper that feels immediately familiar.nnThe guitar solo is short and biting. The song radiates a kind of carefree "cool." It's music that smells of motor oil and cheap whiskey.

A song driven by a sluggish, low bass riff (played on guitar) that doesn't stop. The lyrics are a warning to the next girlfriend of an ex. It sounds bitter but triumphant.nnThe production is dry and direct. Carney's drums are simple, but give the song an irresistible "head-nod" factor. Raw and effective.

The epic opener of the album Turn Blue. It's almost seven minutes and begins with a long, Pink Floyd-like guitar intro. It's about the separation of Dan Auerbach.nnThe atmosphere is melancholic and desolate. The solos are elongated and emotional. It shows a completely different, more psychedelic and vulnerable side of the band.