The Black Keys were riding the wave of significant success during the time captured in the live recording titled "Black Keys Live." Released in 2011, the band had just put out their album "El Camino," which followed their breakthrough album "Brothers" from 2010. "El Camino" further solidified their place in the rock music landscape, producing hits like "Lonely Boy" and "Tighten Up." The band was known for its dynamic live performances, rooted in blues rock, and by this point in their career, they had garnered widespread acclaim and a growing fanbase. An interesting fact related to the period of this live recording is that "El Camino" debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Lonely Boy," showcasing the band's critical and commercial appeal during this phase.