Blunderbuss

A remember there being buzz for this album back when it was released as the first Jack White solo album. Other than that, it’s not too remarkable. Even then I thought it was just fine. You do not have to listen to this before you die and it does not deserve a place on this list. There are three good songs. I most like the drum and bass line that opens “freedom at 21.” “hip, poor boy“ and “shaken” are nice songs too, but none of them compares to the work Mr. White did with white stripes or any of his other side bands.

Typical 2010s noises

This is my first time listening to solo Jack White and it's great and it's more White Stripesy music, but it made me realise how important Meg White was for him. It's missing that little piece that made the White Stripes so good. Still great music since Jack White is so talented.

A weirdly perfect album, not in that it has any big major stand out tracks, but that every track is perfect in an understated way. I've listened to it at least 4 times in the last 24 hours and it hasn't got old yet. Perfectly understated in that every time I listen to a song I hear another layer of complexity to either his writing, composition or both. I feel like I could (and should) do a track by track on this but highlights include the fat riffage on Sixteen Saltines, the masochistically beautiful poetry of Love Interruption and the Dave Brubeckness of Take Me with You When You Go which is easily my favourite track on the album - don't get me started on the fricken tone he puts out in that shred break halfway through, with a deliciously caustic harmony over the top of it. It's a genius closing track. Definitely one for the vinyl collection.

This album has all the elements that I usually like best in music. Blues-rock combo. There’s just something a little bit too controlled about it. Lack of passion holds it back from a perfect score for me.

The start was pretty unexceptional riff-rock but things picked up with nuggets like the acoustic 'Love Interruption' and 'Blunderbuss', respectively featuring a lovely clarinet and string arrangement. Plus 'Hypocritical Kiss' has a pleasant easy going country vibe. On the whole, it's an interesting, if rather inconsistent, listen.

Some people have a gene that makes cilantro taste like soap. I must make the gene that makes Jack White’s voice sound like nails on a chalkboard.

Great album, honestly don't think there's a bad song on, I don't love all of them, but the overall quality is undeniable, with Jack White's particular sensibilities easily heard all the way through.

Outstanding. I've never heard this album before yesterday. It really blew me away. It will get repeated listening from me. Road trip music for sure.

Very cool. Nice piano parts too.

Easy 5. Great album, easygoing and groovy.

So fantastically surprising! I was so ready for this album to be an awful like pop-punk tweens era album but it was such a beautiful and engaging album full of fun tracks with really amazing production. I loved the production, the biggest issue is some of the superficial lyrics and maybe cringy vocals but I can’t deny I really enjoyed the album.

I absolutely wore this one out when it came out. It was probably one of the last CDs I bought before (sadly I think) streaming services changed the economics of consuming music. In my opinion, time has shown this record is as good as any of the White Stripes albums, which is saying a lot given they made at least two masterpieces in White Blood Cells and Elephant. It’s a masterclass in modern rock and roll. Sixteen Saltines is a banger. Love Interruption is an angry ballad, followed immediately by the lovely ballad title track. Tons of variety, great weird guitar licks, great weird lyrics, great weird vocals.

Album 425 of 1001 Jack White - Blunderbuss Rating : 5 / 5 Awesome album! I enjoy most anything Jack White puts out...be it White Stripes, Raconteurs, solo or any of his other projects. This one does not disappoint. Great tunes, all the way through. This is probably my 3rd time to hear the whole album. I have a feeling it could find a place in my all time favorites.

I really like Jack White, but I'm not sure I ever listened to an entire album front to back. I was missing out. This is an impressive debut album where he builds on the new(ish) sound of the White Stripes but also solidifies himself as a solo talent, visionary, and perfectionist. It's really, really good.

If you don't have this on so loud that it is actively giving you tinnitus then you didn't have the volume up high enough.

The beginning of his Blue Period. Every bit as exciting as what he was doing creatively with The White Stripes.

J’ai vraiment aime ca je vais reecoute assure ent, du bon rock blues 5

Eh, this definitely didn't need to be on the list - there's three White Stripes albums already, and this is doing the exact same thing less well. Fave track - uhhhhhhh, I remember looking at the track name for "I'm Shakin'" so let's say that one. Nothing really jumped out at me on either listen though....

Would I listen to it again: yes Is it a no-skip album: no Do I like it: yes

It's been a while since I could go to the vinyl collection to listen to my album of the day! This is such a great album. I feel like Jack White can really do no wrong - White Stripes, his solo stuff, The Dead Weather, The Raconteurs - all fantastic and all so different but unmistakably Jack White. Some better than others of course but it's all consistently solid. While this may not be the best album of the various projects from Jack White, it's a super solid record that I've listened to a bunch of times. Production is great, songwriting is great, playing is great. I love it. 5/5

I’m a big White Stripes fan, but I really feel like Jack White lost the magic after TWS. This album is good, Jack White is good, but none of it is great. Meg never *seemed* to contribute a ton to the band, but it certainly seems like she’s the bay leaf that added the je ne sais quoi that made The White Stripes so perfect.

Cracking album. Loved the way he moved between genres

One of my fav listens in quite a while really enjoyed it . Some of the opening tracks are a little below par excellence

A concept album about women or rather about the differences between men and women it both celebrates those differences, gets lost in those differences and ultimately rises like a phoenix because of those differences not in spite of. Blunderbuss is overall as strong as the bulk of his previous band's recorded work. A couple albums by The White Stripes (his previous band) are better than Blunderbuss and one isn't as good as Blunderbuss, but the bulk of Blunderbuss is as steady on its feet as anything The White Stripes ever did. Regardless of the common theme in most of the songs (women) Blunderbuss feels more like a collection of singles than an album which works (surprisingly) to his favor in making it a more interesting album with it wildly inconsistent production styles- no two songs sound like they were recorded in the same studio much less the same session something that would weaken albums by a whole bunch of recording acts but does nothing but serve White's vision/studio wizardry beautifully. A solid debut solo album that betters anything by two of his bands (The Raconteurs, Dead Weather) and is only bettered by two albums by his first band (The White Stripes) White sounds excited for the future and that excitement is palpable in all 13 tracks found on Blunderbuss.

More fluid and intricate than the name suggests, with lots of cool hooks and modes. And, oddly enough, the title track is the least blunderbuss-y of all. One's never fully dug White's various outputs, which have always seemed overdetermined, far too studied and borderline contrived. At times, they almost seem like dry museum pieces or clinical sub-genre experiments, as if he's a poseur's poseur. But this is strong throughout and rocks properly, and here and there sings. It might even be said to slap, though only intermittently. Top cuts include "On and On and On” and “Hypocritical Kisses” and “Love Interruption” plus title cut.

Not something I would listen to often but it is a consistently good album. 4 stars or B.

This is great. Jack White is a treasure. At the time that this came out there was a lot of talk about "Jack White being the last great rock star." And.. while I don't think that is necessarily the case now (rock is alive and well), I think that makes perfect sense for the time. He's someone who has always remained dynamic and relevant. His style is so unique and interesting. His guitar playing is visceral. You can recognize Jack White anywhere. I was a huge White Stripes fan (and I still am) but I really feel like this solo career of Jack White is where he's best. He's had the most creative freedom to really push his sound further than The White Stripes ever could. I love the blues, country, garage, soul elements of this record. His lyrics are fun and lighthearted, even when they're not heavy and deep. This record rocks.

Favourite tracks: I'm shakin; blunderbuss; freedom at 21; sixteen saltines

I like the instrumental part, but the singing is still, not my personally taste. Some songs are nice, like I'm shakin'

Album no. 900. My time in this realm is coming to an end. The final stretch is here. I actually really liked this, despite never caring much (at all) about The White Stripes. Turns out the remedy to his curse of only being able to write one song was having to go solo. Lot of variety on this one.

Played Minecraft for the first time today, and the surprises didn't end there! By Love Interrupted the was sounding like how I expected going in and stayed more that vein, but still a fun and interesting listen. But the opening tracks really broke me in with a start! Bright guitar and unique songwriting. It seems I agree with spotify consensus based on play count, because Sixteen Saltines is DEFINITELY my favourite

Sixteen Saltines Freedom At 21 Love Interruption Blunderbuss I'm Shakin'

Definitely one of the best albums I have listened to since starting this daily project. Strong alternative album rooted in blues. Some great songs on this album. Jack White makes his guitar sound like it is from another planet. Great album

really cool instrumentation, if the lyrics were even a little bit better this would be a 5, but they’re just not particularly good

Jack white outside of the stripes is one of the biggest question marks of my life. The singing is great, the riffs are sick, and I feel nothing every single time I hear his music. On paper it should be a home run but it never turns out that way. I enjoyed my time but I haven't thought about any songs on this record as soon as they are done. I'll probably never listen to this again and thats sad to me. I just dont get it and maybe thats a me problem but even if its not it doesn't change my feelings.

More from the "I own this somehow but have never heard it" drawer. Sounds pretty good, better than the latter White Strips records, if far from groundbreaking; s'OK.

I have to admit, I was not a big White Stripes fan, so when Jack White started doing solo projects, I only kind of paid attention. I do know some of the songs off Blunderbuss but never heard the whole album. It’s weird, there isn’t one thing I can point to that I don’t like on Blunderbuss. I just know I don’t want to listen to these songs over and over again. The music is good. The production is good. The lyrics seem good. However, this album just doesn’t grab my attention. I think Jack is talented and I feel like I should like and appreciate his art more and yet I just can’t seem to get there. Blunderbuss is a 3 rating for me. 3/5

No doubt about it, Jack White is one talented musician. His vocals are impeccable and guitar play is just as good. However, this kind of Alt Rock just isn’t for me. I mean it’s very early 2010s sounding but still - just a repetitive and generic sound overall. The slower songs stand out a little more than the typical upbeat alt rock songs. Maybe I’ll check out some more of Jack White cause I see his name everywhere even today (2025) but this record wasn’t my favorite. Favorites: Love Interruption, Blunderbuss, Hypothetical Kiss

It's not bad. It just doesn't bring anything new to the table. Maybe new to him, but not to the world. And I don't like his voice. Favorite songs: take me with you when you go.

I wanted to comment that every blues rock project by Jack White is so appealing to my ears, and Blunderbuss is no different. I could see this being classified as one of his best works, along with Elephant or White Blood Cells, and i completely understand why. Altogether, this could easily be mistaken for an incel album, and i understand that too, because it is so dramatic at times that a superficial interpretation could change opinions about him and lead his listeners into believing something that he isn't. Despite all of that, i could say the first half feels pretentious, and somehow, this pretentiousness works well in some tracks, but this is weared thin later on as he decides to show some piano chords and nonsense lyrics that doesn't live up to what the earlier tracks established. This left me sad because Jack White was experiencing shifts with other musicians in the studio at the time, which gave him more freedom than he ever had with TWS. So, what can i say about the second half?

Meh. You know how fruit is good, then someone distills the flavour or and just mixes it with sugar and makes soft drink, and the essence is there but it's missing all of the awesome stuff that makes it good and healthy. It's kinda like that. It's ok. But I'm not drinking it anymore now I'm a grown up.

It’s a Jack White record and with due respect to fans of his, there wasn’t much by way of unexpected surprise on this record. It sounds like a Jack White record: some high energy rock, some bluesy and/or country-ish acoustic numbers, some cool guitar effects and some blistering solos. The heavy use of piano was a nice addition here, but not totally total out of character. I like him just fine, but mostly in small doses: a song here and there, but in an album setting like this, it all kind of starts burring together after a while. His staccato vocal delivery starts to wear thin, making songs that would otherwise probably be engaging feel monotonous.

It’s tough for me to say that Jack White really needs his solo album on a list that already includes multiple White Stripes albums. Still, this is a diverse and interesting set of styles. It’s quite enjoyable.

Actually liked it more than I thought

no me gustó tanto. Mis favoritas fueron im shakin, trash tounge talker y take me with you when you go. El album no es mi estilo pero fue interesante

Not a patch on White Stripes, or even The Racontours - which I think is superior. Odd lyrics, directionless at times and a bit clunky... could do better

All the right sounds, nothing to raise my pulse: Jack White’s heritage garage rock is closer to Clapton’s mid-period blues than The Stooges etc. One brighter moment is when he appears to be channeling Meatloaf, a revolution in context. He has a knack for riffs that are a note, pause or switch-up away from memorable. His rhyming couplets drive me nuts.

Was quite boring, not a big fan, some okay songs and riffs but not for me. Don't like his voice either.

This album is the very definition of writing songs for the sake of writing them, without really believing in them or living them. The themes are so generic and the songs so predictable that you have the impression that they have already been recorded before (probably by The Rolling Stones or by Led Zeppelin, who had already ripped off songs before). Blunderbuss is the third stage of rotten generic white blues rock thrash.

Jack White continually puts out solid composed modern rock where others just fall flat. 9/10

Sometimes you just find an album that hits you perfectly. This is one of those for me. I love every song on here and will regularly listen from T to B without a thought. Love it.

Banger after banger. Reminds me of prime Bowie

Jack White is a legend. His guitar playing is just so interesting. The drums and piano are also phenominal on this album. Blunderbuss is a super strong debut solo album. White is really good at mashing hard rock with blues. Throw in the piano (which I actually think is the star of this album) and the vibes are great. Loooved the piano on "Hypocritical Kiss." Even his slower tracks have a good groove to them. I think White is an incredible musician and he does a lot of good for the industry. Standouts are "Sixteen Saltines" "Love Interruption" "Weep Themselves To Sleep" "Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy" and "On And On And On" - I love the vocal and piano melodies on this one. At first, I thought something about Blunderbuss is just missing to make it truly great. It's a really good album, but nothing about it is like holy crap, yeah thats 5 stars. I dont know why but it fell just short for me. Maybe its the weird filter White puts his voice through sometimes, although i dont mind it. But sitting on it for a bit, I came around. A lot of the songs are just damn catchy and fun. It's pretty great, and I want to listen to it again. I bet it gets better every listen. It's a Friday album so maybe I'll have the chance to! It's a 5 for me!

Mjög góð plata! Verður áfram í hlustun hjá mér!

Jack White er minn maður og ég fíla þetta. Platan fær ca. 4.8 frá mér.

I had to listen to this again to remind me what songs were on it. Much more consistently good than lazaretto. I really like this one. Some potential skips in the middle but the start is fantastic. Giga album.

Pretty good

Jack White est un grand chouchou de China. Je lui donne toutes les étoiles d'un ciel étoilé d'août pour ses multiples critiques éclairées et virulentes de Trump et ses magouilles politiques. La prise de bec directe de cette semaine concernant la redécoration du bureau ovale (“a vulgar, gold leafed and gaudy, professional wrestler’s dressing room.”) est assez amusante. En voilà un qui n'a pas peur d'appeler un chat un chat: Trump est ni plus ni moins un ''low-life fascist''.

So, Jack White has earned my respect with this album. I've always thought Jack and the White Stripes were overrated and listening to TWS albums here didn't change that. However, Blunderbuss is a whole different beast. From crushing blues rock to beautiful mellow melodies, this album kicks ass. Jack's singing style works for this kind of music and he has and incredible talent for driving and catchy choruses. His guitar playing is raw and symplistic and it doesn't need to be anything else. 5/5, I was really surprised. I can finally somewhat understand why so many people like his music.

Great mellow Jack White

An album I own. Probably his best.

Just another super creative and well done album by Jack White. 4.5/5.0: Excellent

Love it

❤️

Good jamz

Lovely while cooking seafood pasta with alex, was a varied yet relaxed listen

I really liked this album. Favorite songs were Blunderbuss and Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy. I will definitely be checking out his other albums and also The White Stripes, and The Raconteurs, both of which he founded (or helped found)

Great album start to finish

It's hard to avoid comparing this album with his White Stripes albums - the style is sighly different, especially the drumming, but it's just as good, if not better.

great album!

Jack White brings the heat! For a man who looks like a vampire, he sure can rock out. What a fantastic album, every song had such a unique sound. Nothing slowed down in creativity, from the guitar, the wickedly placed piano and the strong lyrics. It takes a lot for a 5 star review (probably stemming from my picky music taste) but this album gets it for sure, hands down!

Honestly, an excellent journey the whole way through. Beatles-esque in places, definitely not in other places. Same-y in the sense that all his songs are good, but different enough from track to track that it doesn't feel like you're listening to one long song. Five star albums for me make it into my everyday listening rotation, and this one does for sure.

Look, I'm a unabashed Jack White fanboy. He's my favorite musician ever. I have every album of his, seen him in concert, watched documentaries, own shirts, etc. That being said is this really an album you must hear before you die? One of the best 1,000 or so albums of all time? This is probably his 3rd best solo album. Whatever it's still getting 5 starts from me no matter what. Just gonna shut up and take the W when I get one. 10/10

I'm pretty biased when it comes to these album reviews. I'm a huge fan of The White Stripes, so it would only make sense that I also enjoy Jack White's solo music. Every song off of this album was reminiscent of The White Stripes and I'm all for it.

Jack White is a boss. Love his work.

🌟 Rating: 4.4/5 🎧 Short Review: This album is like if an electric guitar got dumped and started journaling. Jack White goes full mad scientist here—blending blues, country, baroque pop, and hissy fits into one chaotic love letter to heartbreak. 🔥 Favorite Track: “Love Interruption” It sounds like someone trying to seduce a ghost with a tambourine and an emotional breakdown. ⚙️ Consistency With Me: 8.6/10 Jack White and I both like to deconstruct things until they’re weird and compelling—he just does it with instruments and I do it with your personality flaws. Would listen again. Ideally while dramatically fixing a vintage typewriter with no real plan.

Great album

Certified banger after certified banger.

Jack White being Jack White for the first time solo created a wonderfully eclectic sound. I’d only heard a song or two of this album previously. I will definitely listen cover to cover again!

Love this album one of his best.

Raw guitar sound

Oh, I bought this album on release. Fantastic album. Nearly as good as Elephant. Missing Pieces? Great Sixteen saltines? Also great. Freedom at 21? Great melody Love Interuption? Sweet. Every song is unique, Jack White is supremely talented Even the weaker songs on this album swing. There's also a story here. Our singer starts the album angry, becomes morose through the middle and so forth. Easy 5* album.

Really nice and different

Love this album, and just saw him a week ago.

p934. 2012. 5 stars. Fabulous white blues/rock. Not a weak track on this.

This is a great album but hard for me to understand why he broke away from Meg for this, especially since the album feels like a follow up to Icky Thump. Still a great compilation just a weird departure but should be in your playlist

This was an excellent listen and I loved everything about it. Jack White doesn't seem to have a single "sound", but he does it all -- odd time signatures, 4/4, even a 3/4 tune or two. His instrumentation was varied and the performances (vocal and instrumental) were all perfect. It was recorded impeccably and the writing shows depth and sophistication while also being super down-to-earth and easy to listen to. I was humming along the entire time and I listened to it twice in its entirety because I loved it so much. Five stars.

Great music! A unique style with great guitar and piano work, subtle gospel influence and interesting compositipns. Loved it

Absolutely great. Loved the sound, interesting mix of rock and beatles-type music. Some really groovy songs. Didn’t like white stripes album but this was a pleasant surprise

Missing pieces, Blunderbuss, Hypocritical kiss. Really unique tunes. Thoroughly enjoyed. The background piano elevated the experience. The instrumentals were top notch.

Relatable album well written.

Jeg behøver ikke at lytte til dagens album, den sidder allerede så langt under huden som en 5er kan.

Jack White leger sig rundt i alle de forskellige ærke amerikanske genre.

This guy never runs out of creative juice squeezed from the great American songbooks. Future editions could probably replace this one with “No Name” but still A masterclass in emotional range and sonic invention.

I listened to this while driving my daughter to her boyfriend’s apartment. It was pretty good.

I really enjoyed this album.

Bangers all. Love Interruption 🙌🏻

I liked this one so much. I listened to it multiple times and recommended it to other people.

"Sixteen saltines" alone pulls the score to 5. I am writing this only 2 songs in and have 0 doubts that the whole album will deliver. Everything Jack does is up to a really high standart and i love seeing this one on the list.