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I never really "got" the White Stripes, so this was a pleasant surprise.
Very nice
Love interruption was pretty good
Nice and upbeat
For blue days
Definitely my favourite (solo) Jack White album. Teeters the line between folk and blues rock really well with a bit his signature garage-y twist. Really showcases Jack White's varied musical influences and his strong abilities. Fav Tracks: Sixteen Saltines, Love Interruption, I'm Shakin'
Ratings: 5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background
I’m genuinely thankful for the contributions that Jack White has made to rock music. I love just about everything he puts his hands on. Fun to revisit this album. Enjoyed it multiple times over the weekend. I’m not sure I can fully distinguish it from what he does with The White Stripes other than having more instrumentation. But maybe that’s what you need to do when your claim to fame is a two-piece. Loved the electric piano on this album. Solid through and through.
Very good. Blues. Rock. Great guitar riffs.
This is my first exposure to Jack White and am so impressed. Love the variety of styles- swing, jazz, rock,folk. Such talent!
Good Jack White album before he ventured into the overly "weird" side.
Such a well curated album. Not my typical listen, but great nonetheless.
Great, love this
Absolutely timeless album. It was totally new to me, and it could have released in '92 or '02 and I wouldn't have known the difference. Top of my "to buy" vinyl list.
I've never given Jack White a fair chance, and have never really listened to the White Stripes outside of the hits. While this album doesn't feel evergreen to me, there's a few songs on here I can see myself coming back to. It's a fun project, and I'm definitely interested in exploring more of his/White Stripes as a whole.
This is one of those albums that is just so incredibly well rounded I don't see how anyone could genuinely dislike it. Jack White is the master of his own style and blends so much shit so goddamn well. It feels more like a proof of talent for White rather than something a little more thematically focused like he had done with the Stripes. Nonetheless, it's still really incredible and is definitely added to my purchase list. Highlights for me here are Sixteen Saltines, Blunderbuss, Weep Themselves to Sleep, I'm Shakin', and Take Me With You When You Go.
Good album
i think i prefer his work with the white stripes, but still great. the album starts much stronger than it ends (or maybe i enjoy these alone rather than a whole albums worth in a go). songs like sixteen saltines are very nice, i like his more rhythmic singing in it combined with great riffs.
I always love when artists try to expand/branch out from what they’re most popular for even if it means losing some of that popularity. This won’t be remembered the same way that elephant is but it’s just as worthy of recognition in its own way even if I personally liked white stripes music slightly more. Jack took some of his white stripes sounds and made it funky and bluesy which I think worked really well. I’m shakin was probably my favorite track and sixteen saltines was also a standout.
Jack White’s first album after the break up of the White Stripes continues his unique brand of Detroit garage and DIY rock. Sonically this album runs the gamut from overdriven and fuzzy guitars, organs, and some slide guitar. Once again White shows that he is not only familiar with music history, he is capable of folding his influences into his signature style. While this album isn’t as good as the best of the White Stripes, it still holds its own against his recorded output.
Love the Blues and rock baseline for this album and after that, how experimental and complex some songs can get.
I waffled back and forth between a 3-star and a 4-star rating for this one. And I'm still not sure if I chose correctly. On the one hand, Jack White's weirdness is really off-putting at times. But, on the other hand, the grooves and production are just SO GOOD. Like... insanely good. I don't know how to feel about the album as a whole. But... I think I really liked it. Mostly. I think.
Iconic, love this album!!
* Sixteen Saltines - this is a fucking BOP let's go!!! I actually added a ton of these songs to my Liked Songs playlist so that alone shows me I really enjoyed this album. Must be a Detroit thing. :)
Holds up pretty well, but not Jack’s best. 3.5/5
Solo jack white is great. Was suprised at how much I liked some songs. Deserves a 4
Blues rock. Es el de The White Stripes. Un 4.
bom album, rockzao consistente
It is the first time I listen to jack white solo. - blues/rock - really great sound mix
This guy sounds just like the guy from the White Stripes
Really great blues rock. I like just about everything Jack White makes. This record was much more varied in style than I thought it would be. Favorite songs are Sixteen Saltines, Weep Themselves To Sleep, and his version of I’m Shakin’.
I liked this one. Would listen again.
An enjoyable album, would listen to it again.
8.5/10
Raw drivng Rock
I wasn’t in the mood for this at first and was going to give it a 3, but it has charm and is well-made. I probably wouldn’t be inclined to listen to the whole album again, though it’s fun in smaller doses. 3.5 rounded up.
Great rock with bluesy undertones. "Weep themselves asleep" is the clear favourite
I know I haven't listened to enough of Jack White's music because whenever I do, I like it. This is a very good album. I know it's his debut album but there's already a maturity and intelligence to his work and a dark ironic sense of humor. He's a superb multi-instrumentalist and I honestly think he's one of the best guitarists out there.
I forgot how good his solo debut was...
Great album! Found myself really liking a lot of the songs and wanting to go back and listen. There is one cheeseball piano song that sounds like a 1950’ s song that made me roll my eyes but all in all, loved this one.
Brilliant! Good sound. The White Stripes were always Jack White. This is my first time listening to the album... didn't actually know any of the songs. Standouts: Sixteen Saltines, Missing Pieces, Freedom at 21, Love Interruption, I'm Shakin', Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy, Others: Blunderbuss, Hypocritical Kiss, I Guess I Should Go to Sleep, On and On and On, Machine Gun Silhouette. Rating: 4/5
Very well-produced and unique album. The only reason it gets four stars is because it’s not a style of music I usually listen to so I don’t know that I’ll revisit it anytime soon.
Released in 2012, "Blunderbuss" marks Jack White's debut solo album after the dissolution of The White Stripes and his various other musical ventures. The album encapsulates the multifaceted nature of White's musical prowess, showcasing his skills as a songwriter, musician, and producer. Lyrics: The lyrical content of "Blunderbuss" delves into themes of love, heartbreak, and introspection. White's lyrical approach is both poetic and introspective, revealing a vulnerability not as prominently seen in his previous works. The album's opener, "Missing Pieces," sets the tone with enigmatic lyrics that invite listeners to piece together the complexities of relationships. In "Love Interruption," White explores the paradoxes of love, addressing its beauty and destructive potential. Throughout the album, his lyrics are a blend of raw emotion and clever wordplay, contributing to the album's depth. Pros: Poetic Depth: White's lyrical prowess shines, showcasing a newfound emotional depth. Variety in Themes: The album explores a range of emotions, adding a layer of complexity to the overall narrative. Cons: Occasional Ambiguity: Some may find the abstract nature of certain lyrics a bit challenging to interpret. Music: "Blunderbuss" is a sonic kaleidoscope, weaving through various genres with White's signature blues-rock at its core. The album features a diverse array of instruments, including piano, fiddles, and steel guitars. White's guitar work is as virtuosic as ever, and his ability to seamlessly blend genres, evident in tracks like "Sixteen Saltines" and "Freedom at 21," showcases his musical dexterity. The music is both energetic and contemplative, providing a dynamic listening experience. Pros: Genre Fusion: The album masterfully blends blues, rock, and folk, showcasing White's versatility. Instrumentation: The diverse instrumentation adds layers to the sound, creating a rich auditory experience. Cons: Lack of Cohesion for Some Listeners: The eclectic nature of the music might be disorienting for those seeking a more cohesive sonic journey. Production: As the sole producer of the album, Jack White maintains a raw and authentic sound reminiscent of his earlier work. The analog recording process imparts a warmth and organic quality to the tracks. The production emphasizes the live feel, capturing the essence of each performance. White's decision to record in various studios contributes to the album's sonic diversity while maintaining a cohesive overall sound. Pros: Authenticity: The production preserves the genuine, unpolished essence of White's musical expression. Dynamic Soundscapes: The use of different studios enhances the sonic diversity, making each track a unique experience. Cons: Intentional Roughness: Some listeners may find the intentional rawness of the production less polished compared to contemporary studio-perfected albums. Themes: "Blunderbuss" grapples with themes of love, heartache, and self-discovery. White's exploration of these themes is nuanced, delving into the intricacies of human relationships. The album serves as a canvas for White to paint his emotional landscape, with each track contributing a different hue. From the introspective "Blunderbuss" to the defiance in "I'm Shakin'," the thematic diversity adds layers to the listening experience. Pros: Emotional Range: The album covers a broad emotional spectrum, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes. Personal Reflection: White's introspective approach offers listeners a glimpse into his personal journey. Cons: Potential Overload: The abundance of themes might overwhelm listeners seeking a more straightforward narrative. Influence: "Blunderbuss" showcases White's ability to evolve while staying true to his roots. The album undoubtedly draws inspiration from blues, rock, and folk traditions, yet it also marks a departure from The White Stripes' minimalist aesthetic. White's influence on subsequent artists is evident in the revival of interest in analog recording methods and a return to more organic musical styles. Pros: Innovative Fusion: White's fusion of genres and willingness to experiment paves the way for a new generation of musicians. Impact on Analog Resurgence: The album contributes to the resurgence of interest in analog recording methods. Cons: Expectations of Continuity: Some fans may have expected a more direct continuation of The White Stripes' sound, potentially finding the album's eclecticism surprising. In conclusion, "Blunderbuss" is a testament to Jack White's artistic evolution. The album's strengths lie in its lyrical depth, musical diversity, authentic production, thematic richness, and lasting influence. While its eclecticism may not resonate with everyone, the album stands as a bold and multifaceted expression of Jack White's musical identity.
Playing Catch Up on the Weekends. I've always like Jack White Stripes, but had never sat down to listen to a full album of either. I was also surprised to discover I didn't know any of these songs, even the singles. This reminds me a lot of when Panic at the Disco! was not a pop band. Their second album, Pretty Odd, experimented with different types of sound, as this one does. The bluesy Blunderbuss, the piano-heavy Hypothetical Kiss and Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy were my favorites.
He is an amazing musician, and I Love the vibe. I have a slight resistance to the sound is all. so, 4
November 24, 2023 Jack's first solo album. Quite a few great tracks, would put this on again from start to finish. Doesn't stray too far from the White Stripes, bit more polished but still loud guitar rock.
I like this better than his White Stripes output, felt like the same vein as T-Rex at times.
Underrated banger: this felt instantly familiar when I only really knew one song from the length of this album. Maybe the nostalgia of hearing it as a child gives this record extra brownie points but it felt somewhat fresh and engaging. The progressions felt familiar but executed in a way which you don't quite expect, it was just a fun album.
I like the sound a lot. But one, I just feel like it’s the kind of music that sounds better live. And two, I couldn’t listen to it for too long. But overall, very cool and funky. I’d give it 3.5.
I like Jack White a lot, but he doesn't differentiate himself from the Stripes enough. Still a lot of fun to listen to.
I get this weird feeling from Jack White. Like there is some sort of weird southern Gothic alternate universe he has come from. And he has seen things no one else has seen. The music is solid.
I like jack white as it turns out.
Gid vibe.
Even if I think every Jack White project sounds similar I thinks it sounds so unique and distinctive from what every other band would release at that time. Love this album, been playing it on repeat for a few days.
What an album to start with. Jack has done a lot for the conceptualizaton of rock music and a lot for the city of Detroit. This album mixes rock, folk, blues, and classical music in ways that most artists could only dream of. Jack doesn’t miss. I could say these things for most of his catalog though. I think Weep Themselves To Sleep is my favorite track on this album.
Had more depth than I remember. Appreciated the southern/Appalachian influence. Classic jack white lyrically and musically. Lack of diversity in instrumentation but he managed to make it a well rounded album anyway. 3.5/5
Jack White? Nooit van gehoord? Dacht ik. Tot je de eerste klanken hoort. Aahhh...WHITE (het kwartje valt)! We kunnen stellen dat er wel een heel duidelijke stemtekening onder de muziek van White staat. Toch een zegening lijkt mij, als je zo'n kenmerkende stem hebt. Dan zou je het erbij kunnen laten. Jouw stem als troef accepteren en alles daarom heen zetten. Maar dat gebeurt hier niet. Dit is een creatief album. Er wordt muzikaal en met zang veel gevarieerd en onderzocht. Sommige van die onderzoeken slagen, anderen schieten soms iets teveel door naar mijn smaak. Maar toch moet ik bekennen dat het muzikaal sterk is en dat de samenstelling op het album voor een interessant luistergeheel zorgt.
Ik heb alle albums van the White Stripes zo ongeveer wel geluisterd, die erg goed zijn, maar toch ook wel ergens een beetje schuren door het stemgeluid van Jack White, de kale gitaar en drumsound. Vervolgens ging Jack White verder in the Raconteurs, waar een volwaardige band achter zat en waar een andere zanger mede de boel kleurde. En nu is het een soort van kruising tussen the White Stripes en the Raconteurs. Maar het voelt wel alsof Jack eindelijk weet wat voor soort muziek hij wil maken, waar hij in de afgelopen 20 jaar naar op zoek is geweest. Het is eigentijds, vernieuwend en moeilijk in een hokje te stoppen, en toch onmiskenbaar Jack White. Het schuurt nog steeds af en toe, voelt niet helemaal als een warm bad, maar je blijft wel continu geboeid luisteren.
As yesterday, not my style, not fan of the vocals specifically, but I enjoyed the musicality and production. Good album, just not for me
Beautiful and chunky sound. Pretty delightful and easy to listen to
I like it! Great showcase of Jack White's musicianship.
This is better than some of the classic White Stripes albums. I think it's a good example of Jack, and he seems to have found his sound.
3.7/5 First couple tracks are solid but I feel like it falls off a bit. Overall not as good as the White Stripes albums.
Great production. Blues, country, roots of rock and roll. Will probably aim to give it another listen in the near future.
I like his loud, cool and raw style. The album is also not too long, so it doesn't outstay its welcome. Pretty good!
Heartfelt
Thinking backon my life, Jack White has always been there, like some sort of cosmic constant. White Stripes, thru the Raconteurs and now this. Keep on keeping on Jack my boy.
Some good songs, some neh. 3-4/5
Very enjoyable but kind of throwaway and disposable. I can't say I paid particular attention to the lyrics but the bluesy rock vibes were entertaining enough on their own. Not a cohesive work of art by itself, but fun enough to dip in and out of, loud American road trip aesthetics. 17/10/23
the album art screams emo, but don't be deceived. I'd need more time to decide if I really like this, but it seems decent.
Best parts of The White Stripes with a live drummer. Easy listening from start to finish
Good stuff though I have to say I much prefer his White Stripes stuff to any of his later output.
Frenetic and hyper kinetic Jack White delivers an impulsive and stylish alt rock record.
Interesting, unexpected. Rush vibes. Enjoyed.
10/10/23. I’m a huge fan of all of Jack White’s work so this album is always enjoyable. I still like Lazaretto as my favorite JW solo album.
Putting aside any feeling I have about Jack White as a person, I have to admit this album was better than I expected. I think the musicians had so much fun here with the standout being Brooke Waggoner on the piano. If you took away the vocals in a song like Weep Themselves to Sleep, it still remains an absolute banger. Standouts: Missing Pieces, Sixteen Saltines, Freedom at 21, Blunderbuss
Holy shit the video for Sixteen Saltines is the most punk shit I have ever seen. Love Interruption is a good song. Blunderbuss is a good song. I'm Shakin' is a blues swing rocker. Wow, a really strong modern blues rock album that is worth revisiting.
Some of these low play counts surprised me. Enjoyed the album as a whole a good deal
Buen disco de rock, con buenas melodías, buena voz y ritmos agradables. Para tener en cuenta
Great album overall, with some forgettable tracks. Love Interruption kicks ass though
Yeah it was alright
great fucking album! I loved it
Jack White is old school and new school all in one. You can't think of him without Seven Nation Army... but this is one heck of a good album. His sound is just that unique!
Great energy, feels carefully crafted, well produced. The bluesy-rock is aggressive and his vocal delivery seems easy to engage. Really strong, enjoyable.
I enjoyed this more than I expected to. Thinking of the White Stripes and how... simple their music comes across sometimes, "Blunderbuss" is a major step up from that. There's definitely a wider range of song styles going form one track to the next. Definitely something I would listen to again. Favorite tracks: "Sixteen Saltines," "Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy," "Missing Pieces"
This is a very solid album. It feels like a White Stripes album, probably because Meg always took a backseat to Jack and this is all Jack. It has those rocking songs with lots of tempo and unique guitar sounds (Sixteen Saltines, Freedom at 21, I'm Shakin), those softer songs with other sounds like piano (Blunderbuss, Hypocritical Kiss), and those in-betweeners that change tempos and styles and sounds as they go along (Missing Pieces, Love Interruption, Take Me With You When You Go). As much as I liked all those songs and this album, I find something holding me back from a 5. Not sure if it's some kind of bias where I don't want to gush over every garage rock artist or Jack White solo from the White Stripes. Or maybe the last third of the album dipped just a bit.
good
Interesting album. Sounds like jack white
Realy good. The last track really brought it up for me.
I imagine it'll grow on me a little over time, and it's a low 4, but it's still good. I quite like Jack White. An issue with his music, however, is that I'm not crazy about blues, so sometimes his music is too bluesy for me, but other times, he can pull off blues in a way I can enjoy. This issue is still present on this album, but I don't mind it on a lot of the tracks. Most of the tracks here are good. My favourite song was Freedom at 21.
Love interruption is my favorite I think
Doesn't hit as hard as when I first heard it, but still satisfying
Good
Rating: 4.1
Repeated listens. Jack White is talented.
Hidden gem here, at least for me. Was willing to listen back to back if it wasn't for that darned work
Rock
very dance-y!
4.5 stars. Jack White's solo debut showcases his well-rounded musical prowess. Blues rock that incorporates jazz, hip-hop, folk/country, piano ballad, and more. Standouts are "Take Me With You When You Go", "Freedom At 21", and "Sixteen Saltines".
I think Jack's less popular songs get way overshadowed by the mainstream ones but this album is solid Track highlight: Trash Tongue Talker
Massa
Typical Jack white album. I liked a couple of the songs. It was overall alright
It’s interesting to hear a great musician that wrote songs contemporarily to your current life - there a certain better understanding and comfort - after all this exercise is twitchy and all over the place in that respect - it’s an erratic time capsule that can leave a little dizzy 600+ albums in. This record is short, concise, fun, well paced with Jack White’s usual highly strung gusto - almost every song stands out - and despite Jack’s penchant for hipster retro cool - the songs sound like they are written at this time by someone who is experiencing the world almost in the same manner, well at least in the same timeline. I missed that feeling - that the music I’m listening to feels like it’s written for me as an audience - and that gives me pleasure.
Nice
Very good. Want to listen some more
3rd Jack White record this year for me, after the two 2022 releases; 4th if you include White Blood Cells from this generator. I've been hesitant so far to join the bandwagon of acclaim that he receives, but this is the most consistently great record I've heard from him so far (I'll get around to Elephant & Consolers of the Lonely at some point). I guess the only problem I really have with it is in the context of the 1001 book. Due to the limited 21st century albums, this pretty straightforward rock-and-roll album from an artist already on the list a couple of times isn't the most compelling choice, at least on the surface. I could say the same of Black Keys' Brothers, but that record also slaps. So how can I complain about Blunderbuss when it's just so pleasant to listen to HL: "Hypocritical Kiss", "Sixteen Saltines", "Freedom at 21", "Love Interruption", "Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy" September 4, 2023
More timey-twisty than typical White, for the best. The late addition of prog - question mark - seals this one as a strong not-really-debut.
better than the two white stripes albums we've had, i think. more broadly enjoyable.
Liked it!
I didn't expect to like this album very much, but the whole album is keyboard heavy which adds a tone and texture I didn't know that Jack White used. Worth extra listenings. Missing Pieces (cool keyboards) Weep Themselves To Sleep I'm Shakin' Trash Tongue Talker Hip Poor Boy Guess I Should Go To Sleep On and On and On
Jack White is an amazing musician and steward of music history. Nothing quite touches the brilliance of early White Stripes, but every endeavor he has pursued since have delivered terrific music. I haven't listened to his more recent stuff, but from the first decade post-White Stripes I would rate "Blunderbuss" and the solo work above The Dead Weather, but below The Raconteurs.
One thing I’ve learned over these 609 albums is that Jack White is a musical savant. I’d love to pick his brain about music in general and guitar playing. Once again I’m digging his distorted, bluesy rock sound.
Funny that this was one of my missed album. Amanda sent me a white stripes song while I was out. I do like this style.
Gets better as the album progresses. Solid album with a Beatles influence.
Listen - you and I both know I love Jack White. This is my least favorite of his solo albums and I rarely pick it up but it was nice to revisit. You can hear a lot of the musical themes he uses again and again in later work, fun.
Not my favorite album of his, but still good.
This was okay! Not as rocky as The White Stripes but enjoyable all the same. Happy to hear more from Jack in whatever form it comes.
Appreciate the music, but not for me.
Didn't really want to like this album but it was a really pleasant surprise. Not really into Jack White or White Stripes, but this was an enjoyable listen. I'm between a 3 and a 4, see how I feel in the morning
Fun. Heavy and lighthearted at the same time
I'm Shakin'. Exmiembro de White Stripes.
I enjoyed practically the whole album :D
I don't have a lot to say about this album, but it was really good overall. Lots of different musical influences coming together, but it works more like a soup than a salad 4/5
his best solo
Very strong melodies and instrumentation. Lyrics are a little pretentious and goofy at times, but nothing too damning.
Very good
Actually thought this was pretty cool. I haven’t really gone deep into Jack White but it had a good energy, and you gotta respect a good fuzz guitar.
Solid rock album.
Honkey-tonkey-punky-rockin-and-rollin-singin the blues. Great fun, upbeat album.
Meer piano dan ik verwachtte. Wel een goed album
This is another case of an artist who I like the vibe of, but the songs all kinds blur together. Also Blunderbuss the song really wants to be Isis by Dylan. Still it's a pretty good jam in the whole.
Love it! Hooks for days.
Good
3.5
I like the style, a slightly heavier alternative maybe with some blues influence. But the mood created by the vocals and the lyrics is a bit too dreary.
Excellent indie rock album. Jack White is a hook machine. Though is uniqueness does become a bit repetitive.
I'm a big White Stripes fan but strangely enough I've never gotten into Jack White's solo work or his work with other bands. I remember listening to a couple of Raconteurs albums but they didn't connect with me like the White Stripes did. However, I don't believe I've ever listened to any of his solo albums, so I'm really glad to have this album come up today. The sound of this album is more similar to the White Stripes than his Raconteurs work. Definitely will listen to this more and also his other solo work. 4 stars. Just an interesting little side note. Reading about Jack White on his Wikipedia page I learned that his first rock band experience was as the drummer for a group called Goober and the Peas. I actually saw Goober and the Peas at least a couple of times back in the day. They were pretty big in the local Detroit area music scene for a while. I had no idea until today that he was in that band.
Vet album van Jack White, maar niet per se onmisbaar in de lijst, naast The White Stripes.
Jack White’s output since the White Stripes ended has been a number of things; prolific, eccentric, inconsistent. But this album captures lightening in a bottle to some extent and finds White at a personal and professional turning point where he demonstrates so many of the talents that he uniquely possesses without Meg White at his side. He is a fantastic songwriter, band leader, and guitar virtuoso - all on display on this album. I had almost forgotten, and couldn’t believe this album is 10+ years old, that this album was this good. Part of me feels an odd comfort knowing that Jack White is out there in the musicsphere continuing to make music even if it’s just for himself to enjoy.
This is a very good, well written album. I am a huge Jack White fan, and this is one of the vinyl records in my small collection. What keeps me from thinking of this as a "great" album is simply the comparison between this and many of his other excellent records with the White Stripes, the Raconteurs and the Dead Weather. There are several albums of his that I return to before this one, even including his subsequent solo albums which continue to get better. But I do enjoy this album, and there are no duds, which is always an impressive feat for any artist.
Strong solo debut. DNA of The White Stripes here of course, but a bit more stripped down. Heard many of the hits but nice to hear the others.
Jack White always brings a certain style and swagger that just works for me, and hearing a more free expression of sound compared to White Stripes was nice (even if it did drag a tad by the end).
Good, although it lacks something that Jack nailed in the White Stripes typically.
An artist I like playing songs of a style I like should be perfect. However, it's not, and I don't know why. It's very good, but not perfect as I was expecting.
ok
4.0
8/10. Always skeptical when this list throws me a 2010's album from an artist past their peak, but every once in a while they turn out to be pretty good.
Decent stuff, though it feels a bit behind the curve considering this came out in 2012. 7/10
I did not know this was the white stripes guy! I was super impressed with the guitar sound and the keys were amazing as well. As a piano player I definitely smiled when I heard the keys come in mostly on the second half of the album.
Rento ja tyylikäs. Oli uus levytuttavuus. 3,5 tähtee… melkein pakko ylöspäin pyöristää
he seems fun
Every Jack White album that's come up, I've enjoyed! Impressive variety that he nails each time despite the range of styles
What a weird but also surprisingly good album. There was a lot of variety which sometimes turns me off to an album but these songs all seemed to work well together.
This is a COOL album. Jack White I’ve always found to be a little odd but what a cool vibe that put a modern spin on some classic 70s rock.
Decent
listened to again it's impossible to not love jack white, i credit him and annie clark for making the guitar cool again
I vaguely remember listening to this when it came out as I didn't mind the white stripes (not my fav band but hey). But I also vaguely remember being bored. Some of it is white stripes goodness, but some of it is artsy-fartsy, indulgent nonsense. I guess I could say it's experimental - Jack White is a fucking talented guy and when he's on, he's really ON. If I ignore the meandering indulgent bits towards the end, it's a pretty damn good album. 4/5.
Like his stuff in the white stripes more but still good. Extra star for being from Michigan
This album makes me think that maybe Meg tends to rein him in a bit. Great stuff overall. Best track: Love Interruption
"Blunderbluss" is the debut solo album by American musician Jack White. The album was written, recorded and produced by Jack at Third Man Studio in Nashville. He started the songs with musicians who became available at Third Man when RZA's recording was canceled. Jack used various production styles, an all male band and an all female band and recorded different versions of the songs. The musical styles are blues rock, folk, jazz and country soul. Lyrics deal with death, loss and collapsing relationships...lots on relationships. The album was mostly well received by critics. An piano and a jazzy beat starts off "Missing Pieces." Of couse, there's guitar. Interesting lyrics as he compares loss of body parts to the give and take of a relationship. No, we did not go totally away from The White Stripes as Jack crunches those chords in "Sixteen Salines." The struggles of a former lover. Hey, there's a weird drum pattern and Jack rapping in "21 Freedom." He's got kind of a 60's melodic guitar which goes harder. The first single. "Love Interuption" has an acoustic guitar, a wurlitzer electronic piano and great backing vocals. A mid-tempo soulful song. Violent acts of love as a form of self-discipline? Jack kind of lighten things up with his cover of "Shakin.'" He goes R&B and kind of groovy. The album ends with "Take Me With You When You Go." Funky, jazzy. Overlayered rhythm and lead guitars. This is a real good album; it's been a few years since I had listen to this. Probably, the way you want to go solo after a successful band: No garage rock, a lot of songs not guitar led or at least in combo with some other instruments and variety of styles. This is my favorite of his solo albums.
Sorry Meg this is my favorite Jack white project
A slicker, beefier, and better White Stripes. Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: Sixteen Saltines Date listened: 09/05/23
Much better than white stripes?
Actually brilliantly enjoyable album. Not listen to any of his work before but I was on the line to giving this 5. So much variety in the songs but all them hit so well. Great voice great sound
Really good, more than just a one band wonder with White Stripes.
This album was great jack white has an awesome voice
Ik vind vooral de stukken waar de dames meezingen leuk. De rest eigenlijk ook.
Some surprisingly cool songs on here. Nice!
It's more interesting than most blues rock. It's a conundrum... Workingbwith lots of different musicians means this has a far greater sonic pallette than the White Stripes. However, it loses some of that monomaniacal drive that made the White Stripes so good. It's different, and it has both benefits and issues. It is a good album though, maybe two tracks too long
This is decent; he's clearly a talented musician. Nice variety between the tracks. There's just something about it that doesn't scream "must listen to before I die". (3)
Very fun and bright album, if I didn’t look at the release date I would’ve thought it’s a much older album based off the sound.
Not bad. Don’t care for the vocals in many of the songs.
This is a good album Jack White made. He's made way better though. Still there are some catchy tunes and the album holds together from start to end.
I like Jack White and the White Stripes but this felt a little lacklustre - even his 2024 solo album is better for me, although maybe it's fresher in the memory. It's like he decided not to rock so hard when he first went solo. Nothing bad about it, I just didn't find this super exciting
Kinda boring
Very American. Not country at all but there are a lot of country in it.
Meh it was OK
Jack White has always been one of those artists that I like, but don't love enough to really get into him. This album is a great example of that. I enjoyed listening to it, but it's not necessarily something I'll go back to again. I like the variety. The album itself is well produced like everything Jack White does. It just doesn't inspire me enough to listen again. Good solid album.
extremely uninspiring, no standout tracks either.
Nice tunes
Fun run through some power tunes with Jack
It's alright
I wasn’t expecting such a varied musical journey, yet through it all he was just Jack White.
Not as good as the White Stripes albums but still some good songs. I remembered Love Interruption (pretty good) and I'm Shaking (very fun! can't believe I'd forgotten about it). He's obviously doing something different so a bit unfair to compare to the likes of White Blood Cells but the songs just weren't quite as impactful here
After 8 days of 1 and 2 star albums, this finally was at least enjoyable to me and I liked many parts of this album especially the back half. Never realized this jack white dude was pretty talented.
Jack White's solo stuff has never really hit for me until No Name although it's all been generally fine. This record is no different. A good listen that kinda fades from my memory when it's over. Only Sixteen Saltines digs its hooks in me, really.
couple good songs, not worth listening to the whole album
never heard of this one either, didn't realize jw has solo stuff just know him from white stripes. that's him right. anyway. 1st track organ reminding me of very doorsy. love interruption feel like ive heard this one. i do like this guys voice. well anyway i didn't end up saving any songs from this album while i did save one from the first album and ... let me cgheck..2 from the second one. none from this. it was a decent listen but yea.. anyway done
Accomplished but unimaginative
Fine, Jack White seems very consistent but doesn't do much for me
I liked it, for not having heard much by him
It was pretty decent i dont really have a strong opinion on it. It definitely has the sound of early white stripes. I was on the fence but i got into it after a few tracks
Some good stuff in here.
If you are a fan of Jack White's voice etc you might like the album.
Maybe this is here just for being Jack White's first solo. Lots of influences, but I don't see myself revisiting this. 3*
Love Interruption
Jack White é um daqueles artistas que, apesar de toda a relevância, parece ser pouco comentado quando comparado a outros nomes de sua geração. Desde o White Stripes, ele segue levantando a bandeira do rock e da música alternativa com discos excelentes. Já ouvi No Name e Entering Heaven Alive, e ambos me agradaram mais do que este. Aqui, sinto que Jack White se estende um pouco além da conta. Há uma boa variedade de elementos e ideias, algumas muito bem encaixadas, outras nem tanto, o que torna o disco um pouco maçante em certos momentos. Ainda assim, é um trabalho interessante e de qualidade. Talvez não seja minha escolha entre os discos solo de Jack White, mas certamente vale a curiosidade.
Finde es okay, aber mag seine späteren Alben wesentlich lieber.
i didn’t quite know how to rate this, i think it’s a 3…? overall it’s a vibe
I dunno, dude, it just sounds like the White Stripes.
This is decent. Much better than his earlier stuff.
Tough call. I liked the album a lot. Freedom at 21 and Take me with you when you go were standout tracks for me. It’s not too different from his White Stripes work, but maybe I am being blasphemous. Three stars plus
Solo Jack White is far better than the White Stripes. This is probably more solid than spectacular, but it feels like he really hits his groove from ‘Blunderbuss’ and its strings onwards.
Such a prog rock opening riff! It was a surprising start, but didn't last long. The sound was more like classic rock for track 2. Then track 3 sounded completely different again. The genre shifting in this album is dramatic. I really liked Love Interruption and I knew and loved I'm Shakin already. I do like Jack White, and I enjoyed this album quite a lot, but for some reason it's not something I can see me wanting to regularly listen to. 3/5
The white spot
Its interesting. I may have liked it more at a different time in my life.
Some bangers, but too much filler for me
Fine I suppose. It's actually quite good in parts but never in a particularly memorable way. I just can't get behind anything Jack White for some reason.
Once and done kinda album. Only 1-2 songs I’d listen to again. His voice was annoying at first but I grew into it. The musicality of the songs is amazing.
Always thought that Jack White was a bit over rated. The is average at best. A little more variety than the white stripes with less emphasis on guitar however not an album I would listen to repeatedly.
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. It's still got that Jack White flavour that simultaneously works and grates on my nerves every so often. 3.5 stars, rounded down because it's just not quite a 4 for me, dawg
Good sounding cool instrumentals, some neat band players. Pretty classic kooky lyrics and vox
This was pretty decent. Not great, but definitely decent. Looks like Jacky boy still had some gas left in the tank 24 years ago. Good on ya.
The definition of inessential--and I say this as a White Stripes enjoyer and a Jack White respecter--Jack White's first solo album. First of, he's obviously a good guitar player (overrated for sure but I'd rather listen to Jack White than Steve Vai). He's an OK singer, but his singing worked better for me in the context of the White Stripes. Who decided to open this album with a vocal that falls on the barely side of serviceable? Most likely it was Jack himself, so what were you thinking, Jack? Listen to his shaky voice used to perfect musical effect on "Dead Leaves" and then listen to the same voice on "Missing Pieces" and you'll see what I mean. In his defense, at least he didn't listen to everyone saying he's some sort of guitar god and record and album where the music is obscured by endless guitar histrionics. The thing I like about Jack White is that he can take a few seemingly random musical scraps and magically bring them to life by pure enthusiasm for music. His best songs keep introducing new elements as they go along with a feeling of childlike excitement, something perhaps modest but fun and creative, rather than just repeating a hook over and over. Most of the songs on this album have cool parts, cool sounds, but they repeat themselves too much and never really feel alive like his best songs. The addition of more vocal lines is promising but could have been done better. The second vocalist on "Love Interruption" seems to be following the main vocal very closely at a fixed interval rather than with the uneasy (dissonant?) closeness that you often get with bluegrass music. I think it would be so much better if the voices were equal in the mix with some pull and push between them harmonically rather than almost equal but with the second voice more like an embellishment to the first. The vocal harmonies used in the final song on the album are more interesting though. The use of piano and various organs on most (maybe all?) of the tracks adds a lot to the songs. I particularly like the ascending piano line in "Weep Yourselves to Sleep." "I'm Shakin'" sounds more like schtick than a song and, "Trash Tongue Talker" just feels like a lazy throwaway, maybe written in the studio. "Sixteen Saltines" is the closest thing on the album to a White Stripes throwback, but the falsetto makes me think he should have given this song to the guy that makes those Eagles of Death Metal records. "On And On And On" is the title to the second-to-last track on the album and maybe that wasn't the best choice sequencing wise. It's mournful and kind of boring and it would be tempting to just switch it off at this point. Fortunately, the album ends with a song that is kind of a smorgasbord of different styles. I wouldn't call it a good song (kind of reminds me of Beck, not in a good way), but it's a lot more lively than most of the album, bringing in more interesting harmonies, marimba, slow and fast sections, etc. If I was familiar with Jack White's later discography, maybe I would recognize this album as an important step artistically. It's far from a failure, but it doesn't feel like a classic and it could be a lot more fun. While I was listening, tracks from his next solo album Lazaretto came on a few times that were intriguing, stronger, and more fun. "Temporary Ground" from that album has a really nice vocal duet (not sure if it is the same singer). Essential listen: no Desert island disc: no
I’ve always thought Jack White is kind of overrated, or I just never got it. Either way, this album is fine. 3/5
Ok
Liked it more than White Stripes, to be honest. This list is definitely biased towards Jack White.
I see the appeal, not really my thing though. I appreciate the guitar riffs, but it was kinda going in a vibe that I can't fully appreciate. I thoroughly enjoyed I'm shakin though. 3/5
Okay, didn't blow my skirt up so much
Solid album, good variety
Fine
Mildly disappointed with this one. I liked it well enough but nothing really blew me away. I enjoyed No Name infinitely more. Top Track - Freedom At 21
good overall. kind of emo inspired vocals and the piano work obviously by jazz pianists guitar and drums are good tho
Bueno. Uno o 2 temas buenos
Album #160: Jack White – Blunderbuss ⭐⭐⭐ I once saw Jack White live on the tour for this album. At one stage during the gig, he hit a note, or his guitar made some sort of sound, that resonated in my head so intensely it genuinely made me dizzy. I wasn’t the only one either. Whatever this noise was, it seemed to send a shockwave through the crowd. The poor girl standing beside me actually fainted and had to be carried out by security. One of the maddest things I’ve ever experienced at a concert. Ten out of ten gig. This is the first time I’ve listened to this album, or indeed any of Jack White’s solo material, since it was released. I didn’t love it then, and I don’t love it now. And I don’t really understand why. On paper, it contains a lot of the things that make The White Stripes so great. It’s got the heavy, intricate guitar playing, Jack White’s unique voice and almost rap-like delivery, and a lot of variety. It also expands his sound quite a bit. The piano playing throughout is absolutely gorgeous, and some of the drum sounds are fantastic. Objectively, it’s fantastic. But subjectively, I just found it lacking memorable songs. The album came and went, and afterwards I struggled to remember much of it. There are moments that are melodic, beautiful, heavy, and undeniably cool. There’s loads of Americana running through it, and Jack White making an Americana record sounds like a dream combination to me. But, it just never quite comes together. I kept waiting for the songs to take that one extra step, that final push that would elevate them from good to great, and it never really happened. I honestly can’t put my finger on exactly what’s missing. Not all three-star reviews are the same. Some three-star albums are pleasant surprises, like George Michael’s Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 a few albums ago. Others are deeply disappointing because you go into them expecting to love them. I really wanted to love this album, and I just couldn’t. If anything, it’s probably lucky to escape with three stars.
A few really good songs but nothing earth shattering.
This is more tolerable than that White Stripes album. But I still really, really dislike his singing. I switched headphones to see if my headphones were going bad or if I just really dislike the production. I dislike the production. I do very much like the inclusion of the rhodes, wurli and B3. The instrumentation is what makes this record, to me.
Interesting sound. Just doesnt connect to me muc
Achei legal de ouvir, tem umas músicas bem boas mas acho q é um estilo um pouco ultrapassado talvez mas bem feito.
The Jack White bug never bit me like how it did for the rest of the fellers in this group. Although, the music video for 'Steady, As She Goes' (The Wacky Racers one) is one of those core music videos I remember from my youth. I liked the album and it was my first time listening to it. It is not one of those I expect I'll return to soon, but I had a good time listening to it.
it's not my favorite jack white, but it's good enough lol
It was aight. I got a little bit bored but nothing offensively bad.
Listened to this a lot with my dad, and for a period we both idolized Jack. There was this scene from the documentary, 'It Might Get Loud,' where Jack builds a guitar from some scrap all in about ten minutes, and it sounded better than just about anything I've ever played. It blew my little thirteen year old mind and I thought this dude was a god (he may still be?). This album feels a little dated now. There are definitely some highlights, but nothing that feels as impressive so far removed from its initial release. Maybe I've heard "Love Interruption" too much, idk. It's still a fun collection. "Sixteen Saltines" bangs. A brief aside, but I think Jack is the reason I'm into collecting records. My dad had a Third Man subscription back when it was worth the money, and Jack did some crazy cool shit with his releases (especially Lazaretto, my fave of his). It was the first time I remember thinking that vinyl was more than just about hearing the music at a better quality than CD or streaming.
I absolutely wore this album out on release but hadn’t revisited in a decade or so, to the point that I didn’t remember what a lot of these songs sounded like off the top of my head. So there was a fair amount of “oh, yeah, that one” today. I think there's a bit of an identity issue here in trying to decide if he was gonna chart a new course or continue the White Stripes vibe. There's a bit too much Get Behind Me, Satan DNA in this one for me. Also, his recent "everybody be nice to Meg White" demeanor is in contrast to Hip Eponymous Poor Boy, which I am unable to read as anything other than a Meg White diss track, a thing I clocked the very first time I heard the song even though I famously suffer from extreme lyric blindness.
Not much to say about this one. It was an easy listen, I have no complaints, and it was solid all throughout. I particularly liked the piano in 'Weep Themselves To Sleep'. Aside from that, none of the songs really stood out to me which is why I am rating it a 3/5.
Good but nothing really stuck out. I think I should listen again though because I was only half paying attention.
Not my bailiwick in music. I mean not to knock it but...
Fin nok selvom jeg ikke ved hvad den laver på listen
Consistent and high quality songs. It just doesn't have that one that really sets it apart.
Just not my vibe except intro dong
This is #day720 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… after three White Stripes records, you also have to hear Jack White's solo effort, right? Well, I'm not so sure. I do remember when this record came out and listening to a couple of its singles. He's great at what he does, there's no doubt. I'm just not that into this kind of music these days. The rockier numbers, like "Sixteen Saltines," still appeal to me, though. Straight-up blues and gospel numbers, not so much. This is a 3 out of 5. Looking forward to #day721.
I don't have much to say about this one I think. I enjoy Jack White but mainly just knew his White Stripes work and hadn't listened to much of his solo work. Reading the wikipedia it makes a point that this is his first solo effort and there was a lot of experimentation from him in the studio. I can definitely hear this reflected in the album as the tone shifts, sometimes from song to song, and yet his voice is so distinct it cuts through and makes it all feel cohesive. No songs stick out to me in a "I LOVE THIS" sort of way but overall I dig the vibe.
Liked some of these tracks but nothing really stood out. Made me think back to when I saw him at a festival promoting this and how sweaty he was in his white suit
Notmy fave by jack but it's pretty decent.
Very much a Jack White album
After reading the reviews i noticed the same thing as one person - while the music is good it does not make me feel anything. The songs are something that usually would kick me out of my seat and got me dancing, but here i don't feel a thing. What is happening??
Jack White is a bit overrated I feel, I don’t know though I can’t make up my mind!
. It wasn't bad, the different styles left me confused. I assume there were different drummers used on some tracks. There was one bloody skiffle drum that never changed throughout most of the album, spoiled potentially good tracks. I prefer White Stripes sound wise (except the drums). But then again what would I know, Im just a frightened boomer.
I know this one, I've listened to it many times, but I wouldn't have thought of it as I put together my Top 1001 list. It's good, it has a pair of songs that got radio time, but it doesn't build much on to the White Stripes sound he created a decade prior. The songwriting & structure are definitely better though. The man is a storyteller. The listener counts for the album are impressive, he's got a following. No track has fewer than 4.5M listens and the two radio songs ("Sixteen Saltines" 42M & "Shakin'" 36M) have a ton more. Solid core songs like "Freedom at 21", "Love Interruption" (sure sounds like Meg backing him up) & "Hypocritical Kiss" help make this a cohesive album. I don't love his guitar work at times, it sounds a bit out of control & from the cuff, but overall the musicianship and songs are enjoyable. 3 stars.
Very strong, albeit lacking that killer track that made the White Stripes so outstanding. Doesn't belong on this list.
Sounds just like the White Stripes without Meg's drumming and vocals!
I like Jack White, but I prefer his time in White Stripes. This album doesn’t really hook me. After the full listen I can only fully remember one of the songs. Favourite: Love Interruption
Meh. I get why people love Jack White. I think he’s kind of overrated.
I liked this album a lot when it came out my senior year of high school, but I feel like I’ve really grown out of Jack White’s schtick. His self seriousness and pretentious attitude makes it so hard for me to enjoy his music these days and I think with artists like Ty Segall around you can have way more fun listening to music that covers a similar ground. I don’t hate listening to this, but I’m not going to be rushing to come back to it any time soon.
What genre is this? I want to give this a 2, a 4, and a 3. Should I do 2.34? 4.32? 3.42? Math.trunc(3.42) feels right.
cool guitar very edgy
I won’t listen to it again. I don’t like his voice but it was a well rounded album
This is an odd 1 to review-to be fair, I didn’t expect it to sound like White Stripes, but I also wasn’t expecting the more stripped down/experimental w different instruments & sounds. Some worked better than others (he doesn’t have the best vocals to begin with). Interesting listen-yes. Will I ever seek it out again-no
not bad. takes a song or two to pick up the pace but after that it's solid. not an album that i'll return to often though probably.
Always found his vocals a little annoying, but it’s the backing vocals on this album that really wound me up. Does he have an aversion to people that can sing? As always the guitar is on point and the tracks are varied, really liked the piano one at the end. Struggling to see where White Stripes stops and solo White starts.
I never expected myself to listen to “Blunderbuss” by Jack White, let alone like the album. The only thing I knew about Jack White before listening to this album was that he was in the White Stripes and set the record for the shortest concert ever, which I read in a Guinness World Records book—and I seldom listen to garage and punk rock. This album has so many different eras packed into it. On my first listen, I heard Chuck Berry and Led Zeppelin-esque styles (I heard so much of “The Rain Song” and “Down By the Seaside,” wow), but if I were to listen to it again, I would undoubtedly find even more. I was extremely surprised to find out after listening that this album was made in 2012, because it sounds very 60s–70s but with a modern punk overtone. I generally tend to find myself vibing to 60s–70s music more, so I enjoyed most aspects of this album. Like Led Zeppelin, Jack uses a ton of instrumentals that complement his vocals well. Also, like Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin, Jack’s voice is, in my opinion, not the strongest out there. This is why I found a lot of the parts where the instrumentals and vocals were meshed together so great, but also why I thought that the parts where Jack’s voice was isolated weren’t great. I feel that he should have played to his strengths—the guitar and piano—on this album and just let his vocals blend into the instrumentals he does so well. This album deserves praise just for the keyboard itself; Jack manages to make every piano riff or fill fit perfectly into the lyrics. I think “Hypocritical Kiss” deserves the most praise for this. I wish I had listened to more White Stripes before I listened to this album, so I could have compared this to something. If White Stripes is anything like a Led Zeppelin-influenced album like this one, I will be sure to like it. 3/5
Jack White is always good, but this is more middle of the road to me than Great. It's good. I would listen to it again. I don't know that I would go search for it to listen to it.
Tracks to go back to: Missing Pieces Sixteen Saltines Freedom at 21 Love Interruption Blunderbuss I’m Shakin’ Trash Tongue Talker Really enjoyed this a little long winded, didn’t think I would like it as much as I did.
Nothing special at all and can be a bit dry and boring at times but it's definitely an enjoyable listen for what it is.
Started off pretty strong on the first half or so. Wasn't particularly a huge fan of every song, but it was good enough. The second half just wasn't really it though. It felt like Jack made two completely different albums and then just mushed them together, and that second half is the lesser album. Real unfortunate as Jack is a legend, but this album could've been better. Still okay though.
white sounds like a rock artist but in a very eclectic way which makes this listen a lot more interesting than I would've expected. im a fan of rock instrumentals so this wasn't grating to listen to but idt I can overcome that "made in the past" sound that this gives me. wait the drums in freedom at 21 perfectly itched my brain. and I'm such a fan of the piano chord progressions in the songs even if I'm not a fan of the songs as a whole. lyrics for some songs r a little weird but I haven't spent time analyzing. songs I added to playlist: hypocritical kiss, missing pieces
Never quite hits the mark - doexn't rock hard enough, the riffs are not memorable enough. He can do better.
His first solo album was ok-ish, I guess. Nothing really outstanding, but it was a nice listen.
Did not like the louder more rock songs, but enjoyed the slower songs
Pretty middle of the ground? It left a stronger impression on me than lyrically, which is the opposite of usual. Good guitar. Heartbreak albums aren’t my thing i guess. Love Interruption was good.
Might not even be in my top 3 Jack White solo albums, still a great album!
this was fine. feel pretty indifferent
It's good
Good first attempt excited to see if he returned to this list but nothing that blew me out of the way
It’s good, it’s just not the White Stripes
Is it just me, or is Jack White, at his least inventive, akin to a talented & v soulful American Idol contestant? B/c as much as I adore The White Stripes, besides a few tracks here, specifically the perceptive ‘Love Interruption’ & the country-inspired title track, this solo is nothing special. I think the guy kinda depends too much on not reinventing the wheel. Not bad, but I need more. & he’s no Bo Diddley. Bo Fiddley?
Nothing exceptional. Expected more
oeee pas mal
I do not hate it. Not exactly my type of music but i would definitely listen again someday.
This album didn't have a single boring or sad song in it. This isn't exactly my type of music, but I wouldn't mind listening to this record again
Decent👍
Might need to give it a go, but didn't really move me. Lacked the power and immediateness of much of his other work.
It wasn't bad, I quite enjoyed it
Standard Jack white affair high quality rock that doesn’t blow you away
Not really a fan of Jack White, or the White Stripes. He's clearly a good artist, it's just not for me. The title track wasn't too bad. I didn't find anything I'd like to put on the playlist though.
This is marginal. Theres some strong tracks but idk. Borderline 2.5
First impressions here are that this is terrible. The lyrics are terrible but at least the music saves it from being unlistenable. I think this is a record strictly for fans of the White Stripes because Jack's voice is still weird, and some of the music is good, but it's not an album you need to hear before you die. Had I not heard this I would have been fine.
Decent. A couple of nice tunes but mostly forgettable for me. An enjoyable rock/country hybrid with interesting subject matter for sure but I just don't think something that gelled with me personally. Doesn't at all degrade any other Jack White or White Stripes work, just not a favourite by any stretch.
Very good. Love interrupted deserves a place on anyone’s desert island playlist.
I liked this album. I like the bluesy feel of the some of the songs and that the styles seemed to change between tracks. It kept it feeling varied. I struggled to pick a favourite and I think that might be because there just isn’t a stand-out track for me. Very solid as an album but nothing that really stood out. Giving it a 3 because despite enjoying it on a first listen, my second listen to pick a favourite song left me a little disappointed. Fav song: Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy Least fav: Hypocritical Kiss
I really enjoyed the lyricism and the variety. Think I'd have liked it slightly more if it was sung by a different vocalist... Favourite song: Freedom at 21 Least: Love Interruption
I quite enjoyed this. It got better as the album went on. It definitely had that 2000-2010 sound with a bit of a country element at some points. It also had a bit of soul which I appreciated. Wouldn’t listen again but nice to be exposed to.
Certaines sont plutôt sympas, je connaissais pas la carrière solo du monsieur
It's a jack white album. It comes across as just about every other thing I've heard from him. Mildly interesting, but not enough to keep me hooked.
My first Jack White album. I appreciate that he wasn't afraid to get fun with the soundscape on this album. I kinda like that there's an interesting assortment of tracks. Some of them are pretty good too. But I don't think that this one is anything to write home about.
Interesting and theatrical
Pretty good! He writes great songs I just think his voice bugs me too much… 3.5
Too samey for me.
Started off a bit samey, and I found myself getting a bit irritated by Jack's vocals, which is strange cause I quite like The White Stripes...
Surprisingly good! Preferred the more bluesy back half of this album 3/5 Top tracks: Take me with you when you go, bluderbuss