Blunderbuss

It’s pretty good, bits which are more like the white stripes I think I like a bit more, quite a lot of the songs just feel like mediocre covers though. Favourite songs: sixteen saltines, freedom at 21, blunderbuss, weep themselves to sleep, I’m shakin’, take me with you when you go. Overall around 6/10

Has a bluesy sound that reminds me of the Stones at times. It’s decent, just not something I’d seek out

Jack White isn’t bad, but Jack without Meg is not essential to me.

Not bad, not original and doesn’t sound as sharp and fresh as when he’s with Meg.

It's fine, but it doesn't really live up to the hype it had.

Imagine, if you will, a goth whose favorite album is Willy and the Poor Boys. Solid album, but my favorites, Blunderbuss, Hypocritical Kiss and Hip (Eponymus) Poor Boy, felt like the songs least emblematic of his style.

First time listening to the entire album. It was a decent listen. I have seen Jack White live and was not overly impressed so I had low expectations to some extent. I do not see how this is on the 1001 album list.

I liked it! Not sure how much I would listen to it on my own, but I enjoyed it for what it was.

Not the worst but not Jack White’s best work

Jack White’s quietly built up a very respectable solo discography over the years but I don’t think any of his albums are masterpieces, they just have a few decent tunes on. Blunderbuss is no different; most of the best songs are near the start, and the musical styles aren’t sufficiently different to The White Stripes to make it a particularly noteworthy release. It is very listenable though, and I wouldn’t say there are any weak tracks, so in that sense perhaps it’s worth a healthy 3.5 stars.

Solid but prefer WS or Raconteurs 3.5

Very much enjoyed this. Some of it sounds a bit dated but it’s cool and rocky and easy to just casually jam along. (3.5 stars)

Decent. Didn't listen all the way through. Eclectic but didn't grab me.

I enjoy the raw unpolished almost antique rock/blues sound similar to most White-projects. And the songs are pretty good. But unlike some of the mid 00’s white stripes records, this has zero cultural impact/relevance and doesn’t belong on this list.

Good but also mid.

Don't really know why this was chosen. There's some good songs on here. Also some not good ones. It's a journeyman album, and his discography has all stars.

Is it good? I don't know Don't like it ? No

I always look like this >:( when I see Jack White/most any rock on this list past 2010. So much had been going on that was so far outside the realm of anything guitar-based. Luckily for me, this isn’t as ‘rock’ as it seemed at fave value. Furthermore, almost anytime I’ve listened to a Jack White record, I’ve come away thinking “this guy really has a lot of fun performing”, and I once again feel the same way with Blunderbuss! It did take a little while to settle into, though. Then “Love Interruption” played and I started really enjoying things - it’s probably my highlight of the album. The title track is pretty cool as well, especially if you’re into Zeppelin-sounding songs. The most pure fun you can have with this record is easily with the song “I’m Shakin” which is kinda like if the Black Keys actually made something with actual character that wasn’t incredibly derivative, he sells the hell outta this song. Fun, thorough rock that isn’t afraid to explore a new idea or sound for a bit.

Nothing special.

Låter som han testar sig fram musikaliskt, vilket är väldigt kul. Många bra låtar och häftiga, rytmiska moment. Jag lärde mig även att Jack var/är med i gruppen White Stripes.

Fine enough, would rather be listening to White Stripes

After first time listening not so impressed. The second time much more. But I thought quite long whether it's a 3 or 4 for me. Couldn't really clearly decide but went for 3 since some of the songs I really do not like.

Remember seeing this album cover a lot when I was younger. Finally listened in full. Not a bad listen, but nothing overly interesting for me either. 3*. On and On and On was my favourite.

sounds like the white stripes 3

I prefer it when Meg is part of the band.

Decent album but I don't feel much about it.

It's fine. Jack White is fine. Every album I hear of his, I'm like, ok sure. His vocals I sort of like, but then sort of hate. The ultra fuzzy low fi shtick is ok as well. As with all his albums, it's always fine and never great or bad. Same with this one. That being said, I really don't understand the worship of him or his playing and music. Solid 3/5 everytime for him.

There are some cute songs I guess.

surprisingly enjoyed

Just not really my kinda vibe. A couple songs were real good

Modern rock album, with some experimental tunes.

I haven't really follow JW since the first few White Stripes album but this was decent enough.

Rather solid record. As someone who is not familiar with Jack White's work, this was a pleasant suprise to say the least. The work done on the piano was excellent, to begin with, although the songs that used piano often times felt out of place within the overall feel of said songs. With which I want to highlight that some lyric, vocal and production combinations fell out of place at times. I quite appreciate a little nonsense, however here it was not excecuted wel. But nonetheless, for a 21st century record, I quite enjoyed this as a one time listen. Favorite song: Freedom at 21. Overall score 7.4/10

I like White Stripes, Racconteurs and generally White's original and unique sound - he is a masterful musician and producer. That said, this album doesn't really stand out from his collection of works.

It was fine

I guess im just a fan of his. I like the white stripes a bit, i like every raconteurs song i hear, and this is pretty listenable.

not bad, shades of Led Zeppelin III in places

Really loved the bluesy, country style tracks. Didn’t care for the high energy, rock style tracks. 3 stars for how hit or miss it was with me, but I understand why this album is beloved now.

Liked it.

Lots of fun, kind of a whimsical rock and roll. Some pretty solid tracks but not quite up to a four.

It’s so hard not to compare this to the white stripes. It’s not bad, but like Harry Styles going solo after One Direction: sometimes you’re just better with the band.

Enjoyed this. Good Jack White sound. Not sure I see what’s 1001 worthy from it.

Great album overall. Had a lot of electric guitar, drums and some piano.

Not kinda my type of music, but guitar part in freedom in 21 is incredible.

A fun listen, felt like a mix of blues, singer songwriter, alt rock, and country with jack white’s special twist. A lot of fun, you can really feel the love for all sorts of music coming from this album

I've never been a huge Jack White guy. Resepct the game and the hustle, but it was always just 'noise' to me with some decent lyrics. There were a handful of decent tracks here. I actually think I liked the B side a lot more. Especially the back half

no es un género q me guste pero esta bueno

Just fine I guess. You can always tell when it’s JW, but the various styles of each song was kinda cool.

Wasn't bad. Has some good stuff on it. I like it overall, there are a few songs I would skip, but I'd come back to this for more listening.

It's a decent album by a great musician who seems to be experimenting outside the guitar+drum+ singer motif. Is it a relevant album? Meh.

I like it, cool riffs. Too bluesy for me, and the lyrics are a bit naff.

point1.

I like the tone of the music and it was easy to listen to but nothing really stood out. 3 and a half out of 5

The first half of the album had me questioning why this record was chosen for this list. He saved in the second half.

Blunderbuss is a pretty good album at what it does. Since this is by Jack White and he is a member of The White Stripes, i personally liked the album most when the songs were doing White Stripes things. These were mainly songs like Sixteen Saltines and Freedom At 21 and those songs were easily some of the highlights of the album. It was when the album was going off on its own when my interest was at it's lowest points. These songs aren't bad but they are kinda forgettable and they do take up the majority of the album. Other than that, i still enjoyed this album for what it did. Best Song: Freedom At 21 Worst Song: I Guess I Should Go To Sleep

One of the only albums so far I have heard prior to this challenge, a very solid debut from Jack but it only goes up from here.

I liked how experimental and diverse it was. Probably would not re-listen.

Eugh, Jack White’s solo projects…Jack White is one of my bugbears in that I’ve never heard anything I’ve hated, I just don’t like him. This is fine. It’s inoffensive and generally sounds good. I just don’t like it. Because I’m a hater. Freedom at 21 could be like…an Adam Levine song.

An ok album from Jack. He definitely improved in later releases, but overall a net positive release. 3/5

Did get through the whole album!

First time listen via streaming

This is ok. Maybe a 4 star album but we’ve already got 2-3 White Stripes on here, I don’t think we need more. He’s talented and there is a fair amount of variety on here but it still all feels very ‘one trick’ to me.

Some good songs, but not a massive fan.

He has been better with white than stripes and more recently.

Found it quite interesting. Enjoyed enough while on, pleasantly enough variation and not 1 note. Jacks vocal style is the thing that prevents me from actively seeking out again as a personal choice but wouldn't skip if it comes on either. Most interesting of 21st century rock that's come up on this list so far.

A couple of really creative and unique songs. I love how piano-forward this album is. But as a whole, I’d call this album fine, not great.

is this it?

I knew the singles and like "Love Interruption", but I had never listened to this album in full before. It was pretty good, I thought it started stronger and then sort of petered out at the end for me.

pretty good album that shows off both Jack White's song writing chops as well as his guitar hero chops. Standard stuff...nothing really transcendent like 7 nation army or Dead Leaves on the Dirty Ground, but JWs knack for writing riffs that are both interesting and familiar is evident here and there. Not his best work but easily recognizable as a Jack White album. 3 stars

Κλασσικη Ροκ μουσικη. Μαρεσει και η φωνη του και η παραγωγη (κυριως ηλεκτρικη κιθαρα). Θα εβαζα 4 αστερια αλλα δεν ταιριαζει απολυτα στα ακουσματα μου το αλμπουμ. Παραλληλα ακουγεται σαν πολυ παρωχημενο

Ok, but not a 'have to hear'

Blues-Punkrock…okay aber 5/10

On the back of discovering The White Stripes late on and in fact after they had disbanded, I saw this album selling cheaply in a charity shop so bought it. And a bargain it has turned into. An album which gets better after each listen. Continues what I said previously about White Stripe albums on this list, a good solid album made by someone who has enormous talent and somehow produces a big sound. It was astounding the sound just two of them made but even without Meg Jack somehow still manages to conjure up a wide sonic experience. 3/5 13/12/24

I listened to this twice in a row and it's not bad but also isn't really sticking with me. "I'm Shakin'" steals some melody from the "Heat Miser"/"Snow Miser" songs, which probably accounts for it gaining popularity. None of it is nearly as good as anything Jack did in The White Stripes, and out of all his post-Stripes work the only album I've genuinely enjoyed is No Name. Maybe this list could swap that album for this one?

Thought I wouldn't like this one. Starts out strong, kind of whatever near the end, not bad overall. Another 3.5 tho, and closer to a 3 so

I can appreciate Jack White's talent but I'm not sure I've ever really cared for his music. The first song was great, everything else was fine. 6/10.

I liked the guitars

Not familiar with Jack White except Seven Nation Army. Guitars are cool, vocals are 50/50.

Rock and roll a la Jack Withe

Bueno

Bra artist men gillar honom bättre i the white stripes och the racontouers

After the White Stripes called it quits in 2011, Jack White quickly turned his focus to his label Third Man Records to build it up. What was initially a way to keep the rights to White Stripes songs in-house had developed into a passion project for White. He had begun recording, pressing, and releasing "Live at Third Man Records" albums for a variety of artists. I actually have a Live at Third Man live album from one of my favorite bands, and you'd be likely to find at least one Live at Third Man release from a band or artist that you enjoy, considering the back catalogue boasts over a hundred different artists. Well done, Jack! I'd imagine all this work surrounding Third Man Records became a newfound source of inspiration for White, as he would hop back on the horse and begin releasing new music under his own name. No longer a band but sounding all the fuller, Jack White manages to benefit from freeing himself of strict limitations that comes with being a two-piece band. Blunderbuss is the product of White's full creative vision, sweeping and uncompromising. While still sounding much like bluesy garage rock that drove the White Stripes, this album flirts between folksy moments and big rock arrangements. To this end, the middle track Weep Themselves to Sleep becomes a focal point for the album, both in length and the grandness of its execution. Many of the songs showcase White's electric energy and enthusiasm for music, which is a great thing to see. Good for you, man! It's nothing much to write home about. I think Jack White can definitely write good songs, but I can't help but feel blasé towards this album. It's very straightforward rock music, and after you've heard the most notable rock albums from the past 50 years (this is my 1006th album), I can't help but feel like Jack White's songs pale in comparison. Folk rock, blues rock, garage rock, hard rock? Pack it in man, you can't beat George Harrison, the Rolling Stones, MC5, or Deep Purple. Good effort, though!

q fome

Well, I felt like there were too many guitars solos that started off sounding like a bad dj trying to scratch. There were a few good songs, but almost every song had potential and then something fucked it up, a weird drum part or riff or weird guitar solo

I expected to enjoy this more but it felt a bit flat

I like what Jack White does, but I don't know much of his stuff. It's catchy, hook-based, and he knows what he's doing. It's easy to let in, and easy to let go. I've always enjoyed what I heard, but nothing made me feel that I need to give his work a deeper listen, or give it tons of time to let it soak in. It's immediate pleasure in the moment; I bet it's perfect live. My favorites here are in the latter half of the album: "Weep Themselves To Sleep" for its staccato phrasing, piano lead, and interesting arrangement and production; “Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy” for its unconventional rhythm and meter, in which I can hear some Queen pastiche à la "Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon"; "On And On And On" has a Beatleseque harmonies; and "Take Me With You When You Go" again has great rhythmic interplay and shifts gears a few times to reinterpret its musical themes.

Large portions of this album fade into obscurity, but bangers like I'm Shakin' and Freedom at 21 save it from mediocrity.

Jack White is certainly a talented songwriter. This is a good debut solo album from him, a compact record from start to finish. To me personally, it is a bit overwhelming overall as there are several styles within one songs, and his voice tires me a bit, especially by the end. It reminds me of White Stripes a lot though something (or rather someone? :)) is missing. Overall enjoyable and good, though not outstanding.

I don't know what it is about Jack White. I enjoy his music when I listen to it, but don't find it particularly memorable. I never find myself wanting to put it on again. I felt the same about the White Stripes, not sure what it is.

It’s fine. Jack White has never really been able to fulfill me. Ha definitely has his own “Jack White” sound, but I’m not sure how much he actually feels his sound in his soul, rather than as a tribute to his influences. There just seems to be a piece missing from the puzzle to really put his music over the top. 3.3/5

good.

Sure, pretty classic Jack White. He's a great musician, but his voice drives me nuts after a while... so whiny...

A good listen, guy is talented. That’s all folks.

Favorite tracks: Sixteen Saltines, Love Interruption, I'm Shakin'. Overall, a good first solo record after The White Stripes. Many of these ideas get perfected on his later solo records, but it's a good start with some forgettable tracks in the mix. Jack White sure knows how to write catchy riffs.

I liked it more than I thought I would

A perfect example of a person that I deeply disagree with in terms of aesthetics, but who I respect for their musical craftsmanship. Interesting and well-produced, while the songs sadly don't resonate with my taste.

Wow! Glad this one came up. I've heard bits and pieces of Jack White and the White Stripes and enjoyed it, but never delved in. This album is great!

a decent solo debut

it’s weird because the thing i like about it - that it isn’t “about” anything - also makes it kind of hollow

I mean, it sounds like Jack White. It's listenable or ignorable. I think he better reps his ability on other projects/bands/albums. 3.5

Enjoyed this a lot more than expected... High 3 *

I don't know how to say this without sounding pretentious, so I won't bother trying to not sound like a huge asshole. Jack White is an immensely talented musician who's forgotten more about music production and history than I'll ever know. But somehow, listening to his music, I get the impression he brings nothing new to the table. Every song feels like, "remember this sound? Well here's how I'd do it." And it sounds good, but also...why? They're all good songs, but it's like an an album of cover songs except instead of covers, they're originals.

Pretty Good! I don't love the singing style or rhyme schemes at times, but overall not bad at all. My top 3: 3. I Guess I Should Go to Sleep 2. Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy 1. Blunderbuss

A bit hard to rate. Good, but overall I like much of the second half more than the first. This is one where I would skip around tracks a bit. In general it's the softer elements I enjoy the most and the piano work is really fun.

I heard Sixteen Saltines on Rocksmith 2014 and liked it so expecting good things. Didn't like it as much as I remembered (still liked it though) and not a huge fan of the album as a whole. Often went in one ear and out the other. Felt somewhat derivative as well, e.g. Love Interruption is a bit like a weak knock off of Led Zeppelin III. Not bad overall though Highlights: Weep Themselves to Sleep, Sixteen Saltines

Definitely know of Jack White but truly never really engaged in his albums. He is definitely a great and legendary artist.

Is there anyone in the last 25 years or so that is more prolific than Jack White? Between the White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather and his solo work it seems like he was everywhere for a while. This was an interesting album. It is a bit all over the place in terms of musical styles and that's a good thing. Not a bad song on the album. Nothing to get too excited over either.

White Stripes Country-style. 3.5/5

It was an ok album, I didn't find it to be anything really special. To my untrained ear, it just sounded like The White Stripes.

That's not my taste in musik. But some pleasant songs

Unknown artist and unknown album to me. Interesting and enjoyable music. Good guitar playing.

Not Jack White's most interesting project, but it's ok.

Eh

Jack White is Jack White, he’s great, maybe a bit overrated. There are some strong song on the Side A and Side B has a bit of a throwaway Beatles type songs and it works. 6.3/10

It's mostly ok. Even though it's pretty accomplished, a lot of it isn't that exciting. There's a few good tracks in here though.

I mean that's Jack White for you. Even though his voice is not the best in the business, his guitar work is great.

I enjoyed this album, probably not quite as much as I enjoy The White Stripes. Great guitar sound and some pretty awesome tracks. Solid 3 stars.

This album has one of my all time favourite songs - Sixteen Saltines! The rest is ok.

Largely middle of the road with some lovely little moments thrown in here and there. Enjoyed listening to it but my attention faded in and out from it - maybe it’s a bit forgettable? Dunno. I’d defo listen again though. 3.3

The beginning of this album does not fit with the rest of it. I was turned off by the first few songs but by the mid-way point I started to enjoy it a lot more.

Stagnation auf hohem Niveau

3.5 really I think.

Hadn’t heard any of the songs before, but enjoyed it overall. Like ragtime meets blues.

I dont think this is as good as The White Stripes, and kind of just does the same thing they did but less fresh and less raw. It didn't do much for me

Finally, Jack White goes solo and can use more than 2 instruments in a song!

Enjoyed

Not good, not bad.

Some bangers some I had to skip through

3.8

Quite enjoyable. Makes me think of the Black Keys.

Some fun songs but nothing too special

A pretty enjoyable rock album. I like whites vocals and all the embellishments he does. The instrumentation was very tasteful incorporating strings, a piano, and wind instruments into the typical guitar band sound.

Recency bias? It's OK, it's weird, not a fan of his voice

pretty decent album i liked his voice and a few of the songs were pretty good. 3/5

This was pretty good, I hadn't been much of a White Stripes fan in the past so I wasn't sure I'd like this but it wasn't too bad, I'd say a 3.5 but I'll rate it a 3

I liked the opener, but otherwise there wasn't anything spectacular about this album.

I heard this album when it came out in 2012 and didn't much care for it, but today's listen gave me a bit more appreciation for it. It has its moments for me. 3 stars.

Not a blunder, but also not creating buzz.

I like what jack white is about, im onboard with his style of music and i think i even owned this back in the day. However the fact im not sure probably speaks volumes. The album passes by quite pleasantly, there are some good tunes towards the second half of it and its well made. But i cant help feel that it, or I, am missing something. His voice is unique but not too offensive, there are hooks here, but it just seems to lack a bit of depth and heart. Maybe one day this will click and i'll love it but im not there yet.

I remember the hype going into this album a few years after The White Stripes announced their breakup. Of course, I don't think anyone expected it would be as good as any WS album, given that band was literally something that couldn't be replicated, but I was still excited to see what Mr. White would do with a full band. And it's...pretty okay. I remember really enjoying it upon first listen, but as time went on, it lost a bit of its luster. But the guitar licks here are solid, and the backing band is really giving White a new lane that he would go on to polish in future albums. And White has certainly put out better solo albums since, and better work with bands like Dead Weather and The Raconteurs. So, you know, go check those out. After hearing this today, man I just really miss Meg.

The drab, muted blues of White’s cover spills over into the blues played in his songs, resulting in an album that, while technically proficient, leaves me feeling wonderless.

I was going to call this one of the newer records on the list, so imagine my shock it's 12 years old. My, how the time passes. The record contains a lot of what White was doing with the White Stripes, as well as flirting with some deeper blues, including certain tracks that sound almost vaudeville in nature. "Weep Themselves to Sleep" sounds like White doing his best impression of The Who, and closing track "Take Me With You When You Go" meanders and kind of just ends. I've never been anti-White Stripes, nor anti-Jack White, but this record continues my streak of, "Meh, he's/they're fine, I guess." Favorite tracks: "Missing Pieces", "Freedom At 21"

Rockin' roll

Never been a big Jack White fan and this record did not turn me into one... Good sangs and annoying songs, in the end, it sits in the middle.

As if two White Stripes albums wasn't enough. "Blunderbuss" was fine. Nothing remarkable though. I definitely did not need to hear what can only be deemed as the thousandth commercialized rock album though.

A little angsty, a little fun, a little interesting. I liked it.

Better than I expected from a Jack White solo album. Still, a little too self-absorbed and unfocused for my tastes. Dude can write a great song, someone just needs to stop him before he covers it in bad ideas.

I really like this - there’s a good mix between different types of songs, and Jack White’s voice and guitar playing is just awesome. I miss Meg White’s drumming, but love the variety in songs because Jack White is calling the shots.

This is an absolutely absurd inclusion. There's nothing wrong with this album, in fact it is pretty decent, but by no means do you have to hear it "before you die". The White Stripes is the only thing from White's career that merits inclusion in this list. Don't put more recent stuff on the list just for the sake of its recency.

No strong opinions, I think this album is pretty good, but inessential, not groundbreaking, not hooky. Fave Tracks: Saltine Sixteens, On and On and On, Take Me With You When You Go 3.4/5

I loved The White Stripes a lot when I was younger, but his solo album, for me, was pretty meh. It just didn’t hit the same way.

There's good stuff on this album but it just didn't resonate that much with me personally. Also, I think I'm not really a fan of White's vocals.

Decent, with a couple great tracks, but not exactly essential.

The only song I was really familiar with from this album was "Sixteen Saltines" and it was also the only song I really liked. The songs are all inventive and catchy, which we've come to expect from Jack, but everything just felt a little off. 3.5 stars

it was okay

Jack White was the lead man in White Stripes. Favorite track: Love interruption other picks: missing pieces, sixteen saltines, freedom at 21, i am shakin

The album started off strong, and while the second half slowed down, it eventually shaped up into a great work. I love Jack White's voice and singing style. My favorite tracks are "Hypocritical Kiss" and "Weep Themselves to Sleep." Although I wouldn’t call the album a masterpiece overall, "Weep Themselves to Sleep" has become one of my all-time favorite songs.

Great sounding album through and through

I continue to hold Jack to a very high standard. There are some scorchers in here and there are some stinkers. Raconteurs continues to be the best version of his work IMHO

Piano-forward arrangements were unexpected. Still, kinda mid, as the children say.

This is a good first solo. But he was peaking on the White Stripes when they broke up so this feels like less of a record. Still good though.

It was okay. Just not something I can imagine longing to listen to. At least not right now. Maybe another phase of my life. Definitely has potential.

3 1/2. Good sound with interesting instrumentation through different genres such as blues and country. However some of the songs are just okay and it falls off in the 2nd half. Would listen again.

Love Jack White. Very generous to add this album to 1001.

I dug this album but with the exception of Karen Wilson's backing vocals the album was more of the same from Jack White. I'm giving it three stars because while I enjoyed it there wasn't anything groundbreaking to have it earmarked as essential listening

meh

I enjoyed this album but I think I could have died not having listened to it to be honest. It’s all a bit generic and unremarkable really.

Decent

By the end of this, I realized it was going down pretty easy. I think I have a bias against Jack White now. Loved the White Stripes when they came out, was such a breath of fresh air. But I think I know too much about behind-the-scenes Jack, about how analog he is, about how precious he is about where he records, etc. Things that don't really matter to me at all but for some reason irritate me because now I know that much about him. Nothing particularly grabbed me here but it's good work.

Equal parts heart and hokum, Blunderbuss is fine only. As easy as it was as a listening experience, it's hard to understand why it made the list. Best track by a country mile is the grand, splashy 'Weep Themselves to Sleep'. White somehow downgrades Little Willie John's excellent 'I'm Shakin'', giving it an irritating edge. Some cool guitar stuff dotted here and there, as may be expected, but I was mildly surprised to find that the piano is the superstar on this album.

#322. If you look through all the albums I've rated three stars, probably about 83% of the time I just said some variation of "It's not bad, but it's not my favorite." Well, this wasn't bad, but it's certainly not my favorite. 3/5: fine

Pretty good solo debut from the former White Stripes mastermind. Feels a bit a weird not to have Meg's distinctive barebones-yet-full-powerhouse style of drumming at first, but it's nothing that can work against this slightly different beast of an album. *Sixteen Saltines* is the obvious retro-rock highlight here, in the vein of Jack's former legendary act. And if some of the other, generally moodier and more restrained, cuts are a little hit-or-miss, you can still find little gems among them (like "Love Interruption" or "Weep Themselves To Sleep"). It's just that a reasonable amount of self-editing would have worked in favour of the record as a whole, that's all... That said, nice touch adding all those delicate piano parts on a lot of tracks, or that cello followed by a jazzy double-bass on the hypnotic and melancholic "On And On And On". And "Take Me With You When I Go" is a great closer, starting with a Dave Brubeck-indebted extended introduction (except that it's in 6/4 and not in 5/4), before going to the more classic retro-rock territories White will always be associated to. Is *Blunderbuss* "essential album material", though? Nope. Close, but still second-tier. It just cannot stand the comparison with the White Stripes, sadly. And even if you don't compare the two, there are still moments on this record that feel a little too low-stakes, in spite of the stellar musicianship and the skills involved. Jack's music, as awesome as it can be, has always had "derivative" aspects, that's unavoidable given the sort of artistry he favors. But there's a limit not to cross so that said derivative music yields truly "historical' albums in the long run. 3/5 for the purposes of this list. 8/10 for more general purposes (5 + 3) Currently listening to Jack's latest surprise release *No Name*, his return to more straightforward pleasures (effective as hell on this listener), after a dreadful decade where the man lost his way through cringeworthy and hackneyed "experiments" so as to find a new sound for himself. Looking at you, *Boarding House Reach* and *Fear Of The Dawn*. You see me darting those reproachful glances at you??? Yeah, go inside a hole and never come back! It's a little too soon to know if *No Name* could be mentioned in a list like this one. But only after two weeks, it's got more chances to do so in mine than *Blunderbuss* after 12 years. I can empathize with White for wanting to experiment ideas and not rehash the same sorts of songs all over again after the White Stripes's demise. But now that he has had his fun, it's the audience's turn to have a rewarding listen. And after all, Jack is *also* having tons of fun in *No Name*, it's pretty obvious. Because everything in it is what makes him *truly* tick. You can't change a leopard his spots, I guess. And this, whether those spots are red or blue... Number of albums left to review: 89 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 392 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 228 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 291 (including *Blunderbuss*)

an ok album

I'm a huge sucker for Jack White when he goes crazy with his electric guitar and tons of different tones and pedals. I love this album just for "Sixteen Saltines" alone. However, this is a very lopsided album for me. A big percentage of the songs on this one bore me. Sorry Jack :(

JW knows how to write a catchy melody, and though the album starts and finishes on a shaky note, there are some real bangers in the middle part. Weep Themselves in particular stands out. Most other songs sound like blues rock written for a Disney movie. Take that as you will. 3 Mickey Mouse ear hats out of 5

Quality set of tracks from Mr. White. All above average, but nothing amazing.

I listened to this at home, on the Bluetooth speaker, and also at work, with ear buds, and there was actually a huge difference in my perception of the album both ways which is interesting. With the speaker at home it was just alright. Nothing spectacular, somewhat melancholy. But when I listed to it at work with earbuds I could hear all the little subtleties in instruments, and of course the beat right in my ear. So much better! Listen again:yes Purchase for my collection: maybe Favourite Song: sixteen saltines

ekkert sérstakt. gef þessu aðra umferð vegna fyrri verka. 3,5

Weep themselves to sleep was alright. I'm shakin cover was decent. Outside of that, I found this album pretty uninspiring.

Typical Jack White shredding a guitar but I’ve always felt it’s not as good as his White Stripes albums

Jack White’s first solo album has a couple of catchy riffs, but it’s not enough after two listens for me to want more. He’s got talent, singing isn’t for me. 3/5

Really a 3.5. I was never into The White Stripes - I just never really bothered listening to them - so I didn’t have huge expectations. I liked this - it was a bit of Hendrix, a bit of glam, and a lot of the Stones, and I could definitely imagine myself listening to it again some time, when that’s the mood I’m in.

This anecdote is going to make me feel ancient, but here goes: in August 2014 (when life was still relatively good and the world didn't feel like it was on the verge of imploding all the time), I saw Jack White live at a local music festival that no longer exists. It was my first (and will likely be my only) music festival experience as I quickly realized that I was too old for that at the ripe old age of 22. I mainly bought my ticket to see Arctic Monkeys, but Jack White was the last act of the festival and I thought, "Well, I'll never actually pay to see him so why not stay for him." I mean, like, "Seven Nation Army" is rightfully iconic, and was incredible live. This album is... fine. I like a few Jack White/White Stripes/other Jack White bands songs, but none of them are on this album. "Weep Themselves to Sleep" was the standout track for me though.

Ok

Not the white stripes but certainly not a BLUNDERbuss either!!!!!!

Somewhat monotonous, but also has a few strong songs.

A few songs I really liked and a few I really didn't.

I first started writing about this album and how I really like Jack White and The White Stripes but how I wasn't sure if this one needed to be on this list, but after finishing the record I'm editing what I wrote because I think it does deserve a spot. It's not the most memorable album of all time, it's not even in my top 100 list of best rock albums of all time, and the songs kind of have this "came and went" thing to me, but I think it's a plenty solid record. "Sixteen Saltines", "Love Interruption", "Freedom at 21", and "Blunderbuss" are all great. The lingering problem remains for me though after listening to this, writing half of my review, and now listening to some tracks again the next day and finishing up my writing here. There's just a lack of lingering with these songs and they don't hang onto my short or long term memory banks. I don't have a perfect memory but I'm usually pretty good with song lyrics and chorus melodies, but as I sit here now, 24 hours later, I'm struggling to think of how "Love Interruption" goes, which is my favorite one on here. I love his guitar tones, I think the drumming is super cool on this record, his unique voice has always sounded great to me... I just don't know why, but when this album finishes it doesn't maintain the hooks in me.

I've been a fan of The White Stripes since I was a teenager, but never listened to Jack White's solo stuff. This was decent, although kind of forgettable. As it turns out, the only song that really grabbed my attention ("I'm Shakin'") wasn't even written by him. Whoops. More of a 3.5.

I liked Blunderbuss more than most White Stripes stuff, which does absolutely nothing for me, but I still only found it good in places, not throughout. It has a personality and a little bit of playfulness, the piano is pretty good throughout, Weep Themselves To Sleep is the standout track but Trash Tongue Talker is a quality little throwback rock and roll sound too. It's a middling 3 but one that left me surprised that I liked it more than I was expecting to.

Not really my thing, in the most part - he goes a bit too bluesy for a lot of it to fit my taste. It's better when it's heavier- Sixteen Saltines is the stand out to me for that, Weep Themselves To Sleep gets there but takes a while. 3/5.

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Always glad for more Jack. It doesn’t quite hit the heights of White Stripes but it’s still enjoyable and another fun inclusion on here.

Preferred this to the White Stripes stuff.

I like the way how Jacko has moved along from the his 'n' hers approach to making music. The White Stripes were ACE. But he shows here that he has a little more depth to his talents. The full band adds an element of depth. You're not focussing on the lyrics or the riffs alone. Weep Themselves to Sleep is terrific. Not outstanding, but still half decent.

Solid album. There seemed to be a lot of hype for this album back in 2012, but I've never really been a major White Stripes or Jack White fan. Upon more close listen, I like a lot of the vibes here and it's a bit more nuanced with some softer/acoustic tracks. Jack White's voice is just a touch irritating though. ***

This is nowhere as good as the worst White Stripes album. His solo work never did it for me, had some songs but never seemed to recapture the magic of The White Stripes.

1001 Albums Day 11 Sonically consistently great throughout, shows the mark of a student of the greats. Sadly the lyrics are consistently lacking, being either mind-numbingly basic or a bit bad, often falling prey to the amateur trap that just because something rhymes and sounds good doesn't make it a great line, it has to mean something as well. Sadly unlike the music it borrows from it doesn't make up for it with complexity of structure or playing, leaving the entire record as being fine if a bit basic. In fact, the only song I feel any compulsion to listen to again is Sixteen Saltines. 60/100

It's fine but not an overly interesting album. Not sure the media love for Jack White, I guess because he's a pop artist. There are plenty of other modern players that exceed his ability but are never discussed.

I just never cared about Jack White post White Stripes. Most of the stuff I heard from him post seemed self indulgent. This wasn't as bad as i was expecting but there's no way i'm putting this on over a White Stripes record.

It's good. Saw Jack White live when he was touring this album back in 2012. Phenomenal show. Songs don't feel as exciting on the album as they do live, but not bad.

Not really my genre but appreciate the talent

Not sure where this ended and the autoplay began, but I liked what I was listening to 7/10

Pretty much exactly what I was expecting, which was just very mediocre.

Not my favorite release in Jack White's discography, or something that I always find myself coming back to, but there are certainly rewards on this album whenever I happen to come across it

Classy guitar rock melodies and cool keyboard definetly recognizable voice with raspy kinda radio sounding effects. A bit repetitive album but also because it keeps the same vibe throughout. Decent listen

I wanted to like it more than I did cuz I remember when he went solo and got all these Grammys and stuff so I was excited to listen to it. Sadly, I just really don’t like his falsetto singing which is a good chunk of his songs. Some of the guitar riffs are nice I guess. I did like the slower Love Interruption though.

Wasn’t blown away but enjoyed it. Timeless sound, couldn’t place it in a decade.

I’m more familiar with Jack White’s work with The Ranconteurs and The White Stripes, so I had a feeling this album was gonna have some jams with slick guitar riffs. There wasn’t anything that blew me away but I did enjoy the variation between the songs, you can definitely see the influence from different genres that he draws from.

A solid rock album. Feels pretty timeless for something that came out in 2012.

It’s quite good, though confused how it’s one of the best 1001 albums when so many others to choose from….

Just sounds like more jack White. Don't see what this adds to list beyond what White Stripes already achieved.

Jack White has a formula and this is very much that. It’s good though, but if you’d told this this was white stripes or from a different time period I’d have believed you.

I liked the second half of his album pretty well. Probably 3.5. Also learned that jack white took his wife’s last name which is cool!

A lot more bluesy than I had initially expected when I first saw the album pop up and listened to the first few riff heavy tracks. I appreciate the piano coming through a lot. And while it's a little inconsistent I also enjoy the mix of country and blues influences on the different tracks like 'Hypocritical Kiss', 'Trash Tongue Talker' and 'I'm Shakin''. On some of the tracks like 'Freedom At 21' the vocals remind me a lot of "Mindless Self Indulgence" Standouts: Love interruption Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy High end of 3/5

Not horrible, but not something that I'd wanna come back to. Maybe if I let it grow on me

Varied, not too long, nothing unpleasant, but I wouldn’t listen again

Bit samey Jack. Simpsons: Yes

Wasn't really something I'd listen to again, but had some good bits. Mid table.

I liked it. However, I won't probably ever listen to any of the songs again. Sorry Jack

Take me down to the PolEEEECE! There's a few more ghost notes in the drumming than when he was with meg, but the backbone of the beats is still pretty simple, in the best of ways. But geez just do another stripes album. SOmetimes the solos sound like me myself dicking around with a new synthguitar sound. While it breaks no ground from the stripes or raconteurs, it is Jack White, a generational talent, and is fun neoblues/rock. It's a tough task it seems figuring out what relatively contemporary (last 20 years) stuff is gonna stick.

Good for him, he finally got someone in his band who actually knows how to play the drums. I did find the album enjoyable, but somehow there’s also just something about his music that ever so slightly makes me cringe. But that makes it sound like I enjoyed it less than I did

This was fine, but his work in the White Stripes is better.

I've been listening to "I'm Shakin" for a couple of years so it was nice to hear the surrounding album. I didn't find it incredible, but it was enjoyable.

Odd but poppin

It's alright. I appreciate the variation in instruments. Not crazy about the female vocals.

Most of this album sounds like it's trying really hard to be 50s-70s blues, the rest is slightly more modern indie. Overall an ok listen, but I wouldn't call it amazing. Kudos for the somewhat novel approach of alternating between all-male & all-female backing bands, though.

I'm about 1/4 through the list and the logic of what is on here vs. what could/should be eludes me. I love most of what Jack White puts out and he doesn't really put out bad music. This album is one of my least liked albums of his though and I do not understand why it was selected over any White Stripes album, any Dead Weather or Raconteurs albums, or even any other solo Jack White albums. He even did a duet album with Loretta Lynn. This album is decent, Trash Tongue Talker is a good track, but it ranks mid or lower tier Jack White and I'm finding myself more often than not disappointed or confounded by the picks on this list.

Have you ever wanted to hear an album from the 2010's? If you do then jack white is the album. One of the reasons why you should listen to it is the sounds of the song.Another reason is the lyrics,The lyrics might be dark but the lyrics are pretty good.This is why I think you should listen to the album jack white.I would recommend this album to a friend because I am sure they will like it too.

i fw this heavy 3.5/5

Ojämn. Ok, men inte mer.

good one, but I have a problem with Jacks music and it is that its quickly tiring

We need to put this man's picture next to Eric Clayton's on the Urban Dictionary definition of Mediocre White Man. This music is just fine enough to justify its own existence but fuck I wish Jack White was half as good as he thinks he is.

So funny that albums like this middling one are on this list alongside some canon classics.

White Stripes forever. Jack White is better in a pair.

should have got the vulture to guest vocal

Decent album, as in I wouldn’t turn any of the songs off if I heard them. But I wouldn’t actively seek out any of them either. Best tracks: Sixteen Saltines and Trash Tongue Talker

a fun album, burst my morning. its something i would LOVE at my 16y and a indie phase. top3: missing pieces, freedom at 21, weep themselves to sleep

Pretty good actually.

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Some moments of pure musicality, but not enough to put it over the top.

Итс окэй. Не так хорошо и захватывающе, как The White Stripes; не так интересно, как Boarding House Reach. Но при этом слушать всё это вполне себе можно и с удовольствием. Лучшая песня - Sixteen Saltines.

Not bad, but not very memorable. 2.7 stars

Sounds good, competent, accomplished. Went in one ear and out the other.

Based on a first pass i thought this album was a very average listen. Probably below average for me. A 2/5. I used to enjoy some of the white stripes stuff so thought i'd try again. It could be a grower. And it was. I appreciate Jack went a different way to his white stripe days. His voice is good. The keyboard solo in missing pieces was solid. I liked it. The influence of the white stripes returned in sixteen saltines. Decent track though. Freedom at 21 is probably one of the standard out tracks. Quite a catchy but basic guitar lead song. Love interruption is the stand out track on the album. The male/female vocals work very well as well as the melody. Personally i really liked weep themselves to sleep. Some great piano and vocals on the track. Shakin makes me wanna get up an erm, shake it. Is that a bit new york drawl in nerrrrvvvoousss? Overall, a solid album. I would not say it belongs on this list but i guess thats a different story. I would probably say that about hip hop! but thats a personal thing. The album Definitely requires a second (or more) listen. I enjoyed the different styles jack brought together for the album. It was a nice change of pace because its the first time ive listened to his solo stuff outside of TWS. Rating - i'd probably give this a 3.5 if i could. It doesnt reach the heights of a 4 for me. But alas, i cant so a 3/5 it will be.

Wonderbuss!

A cacophony of sounds and styles, exactly what you'd expect for Jack White's solo debut. There's so much experience through all of his group until now that you can hear reflected here, but are expanded upon, altered, and made even more personal. Some of the best music historically has come from the blues. This is just a more modern example.

He has an unmistakable style. Fun.

I don't know how I feel about this album, it's pretty inconsistent but it surprised me. I was never the biggest fan of The White Stripes but I do like The Raconteurs so I can't really put my finger on what it is. The variety of instrumentation and the creativity in the songs on this solo project didn't go unnoticed. This album is good but there's nothing exceptional about it. Maybe I'm annoyed by his voice, maybe it's the circus overtones, I'm not sure. 2.5ish.

I prefer Jack's work with White Stripes and Raconteurs but he is still very talented as a solo artist. The album plays around with folkie blues and rock styles which come together like some sophisticated saloon. I think he would have done great back in the day banging out his tunes in a dusty cowboy bar. Final song returns to the heavy guitar riffs and is the best on the album...2.7

Generic thing I guess, quiet and nice, but nothing noticeable. 3.5

Really liked the song “Blunderbuss”

It's a very nice rock album. Great vibes all over. Would listen again. Jack is truly a super talented musician. Oh, and the guitar solos- so unique, virtuous and out of the box- just as guitar solos should be like in the 21' century

The start of Jack's Blue phase. I like the Red era better, but this is still a solid record.

Jack White's Blabbermouth

Solid. 3.3/5

Jack White is always better when someone else is in the band.

An artistically impressive album, but nothing really caught my attention other than the radio hit Sixteen Saltines (which I’m not a huge fan of). It’s a controversial take, but I thoroughly enjoy the White Stripes more than the solo music.

Eins og með svo margar góðar hljómsveitir þá hef ég ekki kynnt mér sólóferil einstakra hljómsveitarmeðlima. Ég hef reyndar ekki fylgst eitthvað sérstaklega með White Stripes þó svo að mér hafi fundist skemmtilegt að hlusta á þau. Það ætti því ekki að koma á óvart að ég hafi ekki hlustað á sólóplötu með Jack White. Núna er ég búinn að því og hún var bara meðaldæmi eitthvað.

Ok, not really my thing and blended into the background

Pretty decent

Pretty good. In fact it's probably technically brilliant. Maybe too clever? Anyway, my favourite track was I'm Shakin'

cool

Fine but forgettable

His solo stuff is decent

Some of this was fun but some of it was just filler noise

- I like Jack White (and I think the White Stripes's "Elephant" is divine), but this all just blends together. - A friend had once recommended me "Sixteen Saltines" -- unfortunately, after listening to this whole album, that is the only track I see myself returning to all that often. - Needs more crunchy guitar...it pops up at moments, but not enough to justify the slow rhythm and blues that dominates almost all of this.

It was okay

Goofy ahh album 💀

Not bad. Just ok :)

another album I wasn't excited for because I don't really care for jack white, but it was ultimately fine. perhaps I just don't "get" it. the way he said "noyvus" instead of "nervous" on that one song made me crazy though.

Okay

Some good songs.

Jack White is a musician who has definitely grown on me over time. One of my closest, stinkiest friends has adored him for a very long time, but I always ignored him because he’s thick as a brick. I did quite enjoy this album, though not as much as I’ve enjoyed the White Stripes or The Raconteurs. That’s not to say that this is bad by any means, but it certainly didn’t shine quite as much as his other work for me.

Un buen álbum de indie-folk, que combina tradiciones del blues norteamericano con los sonidos de los 2010s, de los cuales Jack White fue uno de los principales impulsores. Bastante entretenido, con una producción pulcra y un claro talento para componer melodías y letras, White sorprende con este trabajo solista que (en mi opinión personal), es bastante mejor que todo su trabajo con la popular banda. Recomendable.

2012 is barely on the edge of when this album could've come out. It's sounds older, maybe Jack is stuck in the past a bit, but I did like it anyway, the bluesy elements were good. Favorite Song: Weep Themselves to Sleep 7/10

I am a big Jack White fan, especially his work with the White Stripes. All in all I don’t think this was his strongest material, but it had a few good cuts and was still a worthwhile listen. Fav Songs: Sixteen Saltines Love Interruption I’m Shakin’

I’d give it a 3.5. It was an interesting album that seemed to mix a lot of genres

Solid but not spectacular

Not my favorite

first half was really nice but it went on too long and got a little boring

- love ‘love interruption’, there’s clarinet, big fan of the vocal duet, the lyric - i like blunderbuss i like the theremin in it - he said ‘noivus’ for nervous (i’m shakin’) - big fan of the sound of hip (eponymous) poor boy. also sonically “hippopotamus poor boy” is funny - i think it’s like 16/8 in take me with you when you go … ? love the piano either water - saved ‘take me with you when you go’, ‘poor boy’, ‘love interruption’ - didn’t love all of it.. will listen again probably, saved some of songs. 3.5/5 initial rating.

Jack White eben

I’ll definitely listen to that again

2.5, solid but forgettable. Rounding up for listenability

Before listening to this, I sometimes wondered what all the fuss about Jack White was about. After listening, I'm still wondering. 2.5/5

Never full understood the White Stripes/Jack White thing. He's just alright.

It's fine, I guess. I definitely could have gone my whole life without listening and not missed out on much. Sounds older than it is.

Pretty good

could probably just listen to the white stripes. could i write poetry to this? probably

It's a good album and Jack White is a national treasure. Unfortunately, nothing he does will ever have the impact of those early White Stripes records.

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good stuff, but this is not a must hear tho Pokey LaFarge lends some background vocals. he's worth hearing, if only the once

Guitar slick as oil Fun energetic lyrics Anthemic ditties

White showcases his forward-thinking songwriting talent while restricting himself to rock’s rulebook.

Constraints yield creativity. The White Stripes are one of my favorite musical examples of this maxim. Jack White, now *the* Jack White, with his own record label, a full band, and whatever the hell he wants to do professionally lacks the creative urgency that permeates the White Stripes. Jack White with a band is another white guy who has a knack for songwriting playing the blues. It's not *bad*, but does anyone listen to Jack White because they love his particular vocal stylings? Here's a question to consider: Is Meg White a good drummer? Absolutely yes. She keeps time, and adds musicality to the music she's performing. I offer that your personal attitude about this question will inform whether you like Jack White's solo work. This albums excesses are the exact opposite of why I liked the White Stripes.

Was OK but a bit too all over the place

One to dip into for me, small doses are fine, great even, but a whole album in one go somehow seems to grate (Can't seem to put my finger on why? bit repetitive at times? or his voice?)

I was fully expecting to be a wanky narcissistic solo debut, but it turned out to be quite enjoyable. Probably never listen to it again though.

Really solid showcase of White's core competancies; innovative and impactful guitar playing, songwriting, and now adding a broader spectrum of production & styles. The loss to that is that it's less cohesive than some of his more singular approaches.