3. Heartless Bastards - Arrow (2012)
Often compared to the Black Keys only because they hail from the same state, Ohio. The Heartless Bastards borrow a lot of the favouable qualities from the 70's rock and roll which can be heard throughout this album. Tinges of T. Rex, Steely Dan and Black Sabbath can be heard on certain songs but the real hilight is the powerful and raspy voice of Erika Wennerstrom. The album Arrow is laid back but pulls you in.