Blunderbuss

álbum que já tinha ouvido e gostado. ainda continuo gostando dele e curtido músicas que não havia curtido antes. adoro as distorções de guitarra e baixo (e até bateria em uma das faixas) ao longo do álbum. algumas músicas tem um quê de country, que particularmente não gosto, mas o jack sabe dosar bem essas pitadas country com guitarras mais pesadas e o resultado fica bem além do esperado. destaques: freedom at 21, hypocritical kiss, weep themselves to sleep, i'm shakin, hip (enonymous) poor boy.

p good

Sounds a lot like White Stripes days. I think he has better solo albums by now but still i love the guy so what can you do

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.

Awesome!

I adore this album. There was a point somewhere in history where I could play every guitar part on this album because I was just obsessively listening to it. The last few songs aren't as strong as the rest of the album which is the only thing keeping this away from a 5 for me. Great album, love Jack, hope we see him again on here.

Not the White Stripes

Jack rocks

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

Chill album.

Decent if you like Jack White. If you don't like Jack White this will suck as it's very him.

-Obviously has a number of his major hits on this record -Prefer his rock/blues songs over softer material on this record; his voice feels like a better fit for this style -Guitar solos absolutely shred -"Freedom at 21" was surprisingly one of my favorites on the album; great solo -Super loose

Singles are great. Album is very good. This was way better than I remember when it first came out. He’s had even better records and this one gets overlooked, but it stands on its own. Jack white is so good at creating his own little electric blues rock fantasy world on his albums

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.

I ought to like this - all the ingredients are there: rock genre, lots of guitar, riffs, etc - but I don't. The voice isn't strong enough and grates, the riffs are weedy and theres no power or resolution in the music. It's very formulaic.. I didn't like the White Stripes for the same reasons.

It’s funny but I only recently started listening to Jack White’s solo work so I’m really expecting this. This is really great. Both on brand and an evolution. For somebody who only heard White on the white stripes this brand of bluesy garage rock is immediately recognizable. But here we got a different kind of song writing (and a very prominent piano!). It’s still White but sometimes feels like a western saloon. The guitar is also not as distorted and sometimes goes on more evolved solos than it used to. It’s everything good for the white stripes but a bit more ambitious and musically open. Being supported by white’s great songwriting this makes for a beautiful album. I think I’ll give it four stars.

Solid but prefer WS or Raconteurs 3.5

First listen. Not been a fan of any of “The White Stripes” albums I’ve listened to before. This was not an exception, but I found it a little bit more enjoyable.

Good album

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)

Eh. I don't know, I just wasn't a fan. The vocal style is not sure me I think.

hell yeaa. meglepetesekkel teli album, fun. én mondjuk az éneket máshogy effektezném.

Kedvenc/Favourite: I'm Shakin' Tetszett, mennyire változatos volt. Nagyon élvezhető, tele ötletekkel, történetekkel, nagyon kis groovy. Jó értelemben movie soundtrack vibeok. I liked how diverse it was. Very enjoyable, full of ideas, stories, very groovy. Movie soundtrack vibes in a good way.

Consistently great.

This is pretty much White Stripes, and like White Stripes, it just doesn't land with me. I have tried REALLY hard to enjoy White Stripes, but their music (like this album) always feels too busy and noisy to me. In some cases, it's the guitar (Jack), in more cases it's the drums (Meg) (or more specifically - the damn cymbals), and in even more cases, it's both. Even without Meg, this still has that busy noisy cymbal thing. Like several White Stripes albums, I've given this a fair shake, and I can only conclude that Jack and I are just not compatible.

This was very good. It was versatile in style, yet still sounded like a Jack White album. I wouldn’t personally repeat this often, as It didnt really grip me with thought or emotion. But white is very talented, and it shows here.

Helt ok

8/10

I forgot how much I liked this and how is this 13 years old?

fine

Pretty solid, tailed off a bit towards the end.

Would be a respectable album if it was just the backing tracks without lyrics… 3/10 for the instruments alone

5 - an album were everything is great. There’s not any singular song that blows you away but as a whole it’s a fantastic album

4/10

love the album. love the noise, the melodies, all round fun! good times!

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

Missing Pieces - 5/5 Sixteen Saltines - 5/5 Freedom At 21 - 4/5 Love Interruption - 5/5 Blunderbuss - 5/5 Hypocritical Kiss - 4/5 Weep Themselves To Sleep - 4/5 I'm Shakin' - 3/5 Trash Tongue Talker - 3/5 Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy - 3/5 I Guess I Should Go To Sleep - 2/5 On And On And On - 3/5 Take Me With You When You Go - 3/5 Average score: 3.7/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ overall i liked this, it was reminiscent of something he'd do in his white stripes days i think. i'm not sure where this lands rating-wise in comparison to his other white stripes/raconteurs albums, but i enjoyed the first half of the album a lot. if they trimmed a few songs off this list (particularly some of the last 5 tracks or so), this would've scored much higher

Can veer into cheesiness at times. But mostly this is an earnest rock record which rarely gets made anymore. 4/5

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.

I didn't realize how many of these songs I knew. I was never a White Stripes/Jack White fan growing up — I always thought the music was kind of pretentious (Seven Nation Army being the exception). But this album was a banger. I've listened to it a few times since getting the initial assignment, and I think it's going to enter my regular rotation. I also discovered Little Willie John thanks to the cover of "I'm Shakin," so that was cool. 4.5/5

Some ripping guitar work, shocker. More piano than expected though, definitely a more mature JW. Listened to: at 5MW. Favorite tracks: Sixteen Saltines, I'm Shakin', Take Me With You When You Go

Jack White, The White Stripes, I can't really tell the difference. Looks like I have one more White Stripes album to catch up on so that's now 3/4 with 4 stars. Faves: Missing Pieces, Trash Tongue Talker

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

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

better than I thought it was at the time

Very solid. Especially like Sixteen Saltines, Love Interruption and his cover of I'm Shakin'.

Solid songwriting, full of fun jams. Got behind on this list cause I wasn't done listening to this album.

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

Good but also mid.

I think I like what he did in White Stripes more.

Now, not my favourite record from Jack White, but as the only one on this list from him I'll allow myself to inflate the rating a bit. At the end of the year I always find myself surprised that I've listened to more Jack White than I thought, and majority of his project sound like a perfectly controlled noise. Multiple instruments, uncommon structures, working out great in the end. Even if I question if the guy doesn't have a bit of an ego, he's pretty good at what he does, he does unconventional things and they all work out. Even this album feels like it has great pacing, even if all the songs are pretty different.

I had to listen to this several times because it came across as a one-trick pony on initial listens. The first few songs are crunchy guitar-driven, piano-backed, and drum-backed songs that, while fun, were nothing that hadn’t already been heard from Jack White. The rest of the album becomes more unique as it embraces other styles, such as blues, country, bluegrass, and vaudeville/ragtime. I really like the songs that he sings with others, as they contrast nicely with White’s voice. Although the album is exciting and fast-paced musically, the theme and lyrics are dark. All songs are from the singer's point of view and focus on love, loss, abuse (physical and mental), jealousy, bad relationships, and being dominated. While the singer realizes their predicament, they don’t care to change anything in most instances. There are a few times when they recognize the harm and danger they are in and how it is holding them back, but they feel powerless to do anything. A few times, the singer calls others out for falling into their predicament but can offer no solutions. This album showcases Jack White's influence on prior projects and those that came after this album. Although he is talented, I like listening to Jack White in small doses, and this album doesn’t change my opinion, as it is what you would expect, just with a slightly different veneer.

Loved this album. Started in the car and was unsure at first, but mowed the lawn and really focused in on the second listen and fully bought in. Great album, very good reminiscent songwriting reminding me of magic Beatles moments. Catchy hooks and riffs. All over great album, will come back to this again

This is Jack White in his top form - diverse songs, solid production, and great performances. This might be the best album he was ever involved with, and I can't believe how many of these tracks I recognized. It's really refreshing to hear a record with jazz/blues/rock influence that isn't just ripping off existing artists. It feels like Jack brings his own flavor to everything, and it makes the record that much better as a whole. It's white boy blues, but done right. However, my only complaint is that some of the tracks towards the end leave something to be desired, tending to grow stale after a bit. 9/10

Jack White, like Tom Waits before him, sets out to make the best dive bar band you've ever heard. Like Tom Waits, he succeeds, albeit in an entirely different type of dive bar.

Allow yourself to forget any White Stripes nostalgia for a second. And, it may be harder, but allow yourself to forget any ca. 2009 Raconteurs/Dead Weather nostalgia. This album is way better than Icky Thump, right? And probably way better than Get Behind Me Satan, right? It's a testament to Jack White's creativity across multiple projects that I frankly *don't* give this a five, but just because it doesn't immediately go for the hard blues rock stompers doesn't mean this album sucks. Au contraire: as a Jack White stan, the only reason I'm not giving this a 5 is because the ending doesn't totally live up to prior Jack White albums' endings. Unfortunately, with hindsight we can say it'll be another decade before Jack White solo gets his bearings again (I say that specifically because imo Dodge and Burn is a 5) but to this day I still deeply enjoy this album and find it a highlight of Jack's catalogue.

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.

He can do no wrong

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.

This album slaps. I remember listening to it when it came out and thinking it was solid, don't know why I walked away for so long. This is def going into the rotation, all over the place in such a pleasant way. Jack White is just a wild dude.

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.

Jack White is a musical genius! That being said, this is not my favorite of his solo albums. Still a great listen and deserving of a place on the list.

Fine enough, would rather be listening to White Stripes

Jack White - Blunderbuss Album Review Blunderbuss is a solid, occasionally brilliant record that shows Jack White stepping out of his usual garage-rock chaos and embracing a more refined, bluesy aesthetic. It’s still unmistakably him—sharp guitar work, off-kilter melodies, and that restless energy—but with a little more polish and maturity. Tracks like Sixteen Saltines and Freedom at 21 deliver the jagged, riff-heavy punch you’d expect, while Love Interruption and Hypocritical Kiss lean into softer, more soulful territory. White’s always been great at balancing the raw and the delicate, and this album proves he’s just as compelling outside The White Stripes as he was within them. That being said, Blunderbuss doesn’t completely escape White’s tendency to wander. While the mix of rock, blues, folk, and piano balladry is interesting, some tracks feel more like experiments than fully fleshed-out songs. The production is warm and organic, but at times, the album feels like it’s searching for a stronger identity. White bounces between swaggering confidence and melancholy introspection, and while that contrast is part of his charm, it can make the album feel a little scattered. Still, even at its most uneven, Blunderbuss is an enjoyable ride. It’s Jack White proving he can go beyond what people expect from him, exploring new textures without losing his signature edge. It may not be his best work, but it’s a compelling, well-crafted album.

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.

In some ways, the White Stripes were essentially a Jack White solo project, accompanied on drums by Meg White. Listening to Blunderbuss, Jack White's debut solo album, you realize how important and integral Meg was to the White Stripes sound. When you listen to the White Stripes, there's not doubt it's the band, their somewhat unique interplay of guitar, drums and voice cannot be taken lightly, as their signature sound produced some excellent albums in the late 90's/early 2000's.. Blunderbuss, allowed Jack to step away and explore other styles, genres and musical interests. For the most part he is successful, the music moves beyond the blues-garage-rock sound of the Stripes, as the musicianship and songwriting has matured and taken on a wider focus. It's a solid record, though I still prefer the White Stripes, but this record proves that Jack White is a force, a talented songwriter and will continue to make quality music...but I would still love to see a White Stripes reunion in the near future.

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.

After years of different bands and collaborations, "Blunderbuss" see Jack White taking full creative control for his first solo album. While his whole experience before was generating ideas with bandmates, this album saw him directing session musicians to his own songwriting and direction. The result is something far more carefully crafted and professional sounding than the White Stripes, while very clearly following the pattern of eclectic modern blues rock. What's missing is the spontaneousness of his previous work, and some of its soul. The impersonal 12 piece bands don't come across the same way as two people (in a loving yet strained relationship) just having fun in a studio. To whatever extent music can be viewed objectively, this was White's best album best album to date and a huge leap forward in his artistry. It won't capture the attention as well as the White Stripes could. But it's still a fantastic album on it's own. The run from "Sixteen Saltines" to "Freedom at 21" and "Love Interruption" is fantastic and diverse, as most Jack White projects are. This album is well worth repeated listens.

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.

Hard not to like a Jack White project.

Fantastic!

There are some cute songs I guess.

garage indie rock's Prince, always putting something out, always pretty good

I generally like Jack Whites music but I wasn’t keen on this when it came out and it hasn’t aged well

surprisingly enjoyed

Okay, I mean it's fine... but I feel like this is just exactly what I'd expect from a Jack White solo album, without any surprises or standouts.

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

I still think Lazaretto is the better Jack White album and I’ll die on that hill. Freedom at 21 and I’m shaking still bang

Only disappointment. At least only one song had that screeching nonsense.

On first listen, this album is good and Jacks voice is powerful. Although it still doesn’t strike me as special. I’m guessing the curator of this list just had a liking for this album lol. It’s not bad but also kind of a random choice in this guy’s discography.

Jack White blues/rock that was OK. Nothing bad, but nothing that rises to the level of his White Stripes work. I'm going to listen to Elephant now I think.

Modern rock album, with some experimental tunes.

google show me Rock Music

i like this one the instrumentation is good i like when rock music has piano

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.

Jack White's music is the definition of "I know it's good but I couldn't possibly care less" to me

Amazing guitar work

Not the Jack White solo album I would've picked for this list but it's still very good. The man just knows how to write a damn good rock song.

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.

Первый сольник Джека Уайта после распада The White Stripes. Доп материалов каких-то про альбом не читал, но музыка крутая, продолжающая традиции вышеупомянутой группы.

Jack White rocks

Liked it.

Down with this sort of thing! A White Stripes and now this! Stop making me feel bad.

Great

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

not a bad song on here. this fucks severely. I would say that about any jack white album to be fair. “I want love to murder my own mother and Take her off to somewhere like hell or up above I want love to change my friends to enemies Change my friends to enemies and show me how it's all my fault” fuck yesssssss

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.

I like it!!! 4.5 rounded up

You can always count on Jack White to put out some top notch tunes. Everything on here ranges between good and excellent.

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

bizarro switch between moods like/love: missing pieces! freedom at 21 blunderbuss hypocritical kiss take me with you when you go! okay: trash tongue talker im shakin meh: sixteen saltines hip (eponymous) poor boy - too hip

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

Already listened to

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

Jättebra. 👍

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

Jack White never misses

Blunder indeed.

no es un género q me guste pero esta bueno

Turns out its really just his voice I don't care for. On the tracks where the backup vocalist is ass loud as he is, the songs really soar. He's an incredible song writer.

Jack White's debut solo album Allison Stewarrt of The Washington Post called the album "restless, cranky and great, although weirdly inconsequential: less a statement of artistic purpose than a stellar collection of songs"

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.

I've heard a lot of albums like this one on this website. For some reason this one was much more pleasant than the others

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 enjoyed. The variety in styles and instrumentals were really interesting. The recording and production is top notch.

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

point1.

Good rock-blues album. No divisive songs. All good. Probably won’t return often.

The album that Jack White showed he contained more than just garage rock blues

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

If you were pissed off at someone, listen to this. It will fix it.

better than I thought

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

Jack White gives off a certain mystique you don't see in rocks stars much anymore. He's got a recognizable sound with the buzzing guitar and breaking vocals. Picked up right where White Stripes left off

Ya that's good stuff

Jack White doing what Jack White does best. Make some amazing music.

You can listen to and dance to too.

not bad, mix of genres 4/5

Not the biggest fan of his voice (guitar is excellent)

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.

One of the coolest cats. Rock, folk, country, soul. Enjoyable, a morre laid-back White Stripes. Retro.

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

slaps, would be an awesome vinyl

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

Pretty solid album with a lot of variety, didn’t expect less from one half of the white stripes. I’m not a fan of his vocals at times but the instrumentals are great.

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

I love Jack White 3.9/5

One my fav artist and album

Did get through the whole album!

Bangers all the way through

Each year, I try to comb through the best reviewed albums and check out ones that appeal to me. Blunderbuss was on quite a few best of 2012 lists, and I really enjoyed Jack White’s work with The Deadweather, so I decided to check it out. I remember really enjoying it, and I've been meaning to listen to it again for a really long time, so it looks like that day has finally come! Also, I just had a realization about the cover of this album: that’s a vulture on Jack's shoulder, and not him reaching his hand towards his back. Don't know how I never saw that before. Anyway, I'm really hoping that I'll enjoy Blunderbuss today as much as I remember enjoying it all those years ago! I didn’t enjoy this album as much as I remember enjoying it back when it came out, but I still thought it was really good. Jack White has such an interesting take on blues music. When I think of the blues, I think of really sparse arrangements, but Jack creates that blues feeling with such a dense atmosphere, and I think that really works for him. Jack White creates a sound that’s well layered, and full of interesting elements, but the sound never feels busy or saturated. There’s some really good use of stereophonic sound on “Freedom at 21” that I really loved. Throughout Blunderbuss, the guitar playing is really unique, and each song has its own distinct sound. I really loved the guitar work throughout “Sixteen Saltines,” especially towards the end of the song. In addition to the guitar work, there was some great Rhodes piano on “Missing Pieces,” a haunting pedal steel melody on “Blunderbuss,” and some beautiful folkier elements on “Love Interruption.” I’m not the biggest fan of Jack White’s vocals, but I really loved the background singers on “I’m Shakin’.” The background singing really added to the atmosphere of the album. The songwriting on this album wasn’t really my taste, but I thought that “Missing Pieces” was really brilliant. This album isn’t really the type of thing that I’d revisit often, but I thought it was beautiful and really well made.

Pleasantly surprised by this album. I've always found White Stripes to be hit or miss for me, but it's nice to see how creative Jack White can be in his own element. The songs that were made to be singles are fine enough, but this album really shines with its less popular tracks. Top tracks: Blunderbuss, Hypocritical Kiss, Weep Themselves to Sleep

Strong stuff 3.7

Jes todella siistiä että tää levy on generaattorissa! Löysin tän ehkä vasta siinä kohtaa kun White julkasi kakkos-soolo Lazaretton, joka kolisi lujaa. Siitä sit kun rupes kuuntelee tätä ekaa niin suli kyllä ihan koko meikäläinen. Helvetin hieno moderni rokkilevy joka on saamarin eheä ja kaikella tavalla mun mielestä tasapainossa. Ei täytebiisejä, eikä oikeestaan sinkutkaan nouse sellaisiksi koko levyä latistaviksi. Upea upea levy. Mukavaa myös kuunnella levy sillai että sen vaan nappaa hyllystä ja iskee sorviin suoratoiston sijaan. 5/5

Vaihteeks oikeesti hyvä rocklevy 2010-luvulta!

good stuff. rockiish

First time listen via streaming

Jack White is just so damn talented

Bluesy, rocky opening met Missing Pieces die ik meteen echt goed trek! Minder scheurende gitaar, meer bluesy jazzy sound, ik hoop nu al dat dit de rest van het album zo blijft! Het begint in elk geval echt lekker, ik trek de zang van Jack best wel goed, de gitaar is aanwezig maar niet van dat jankerige scheurende gitaarspel wat ik bij The White Stripes vaak het geval vond. De nummers zijn ook niet zo groot en massaal als daar vaker het geval was. Wie Jack verteld heeft dat er een instrument als de piano bestaat: hulde. Dat zorgt echt voor een prettige tegenhanger tegen het verder vrij klassieke rock n roll geluid. Zonder de piano zou ik het album een stuk minder goed trekken denk ik. FAVO: Missing Pieces, freedom at 21, I'm Shakin', hip poor boy,

Another album that I would gladly award five stars if I liked the sound of the singer's voice. As it is, it only gets four.

Super fun rock album! I could totally tell that Jack White is the iconic lead voice of The White Stripes even without having known his name. Great bass and guitar riffs, definitely something I would return to even just for the instrumentals. Freedom At 21 feels a little dated, almost like a 2000s Mother Mother song (not that that’s necessarily bad but White’s voice on this song in particular feels derivative), but all of the other songs feel timeless! I also love the folk rock Bob Dylan/Bon Jovi influence on the title track. YASS piano on Weep Themselves To Sleep. Oh MAN, I am just loving the decades of rock influence across this whole album. Total Elvis bluesy vibes on I’m Shakin. Favorites: Missing Pieces, Sixteen Saltines, Love Interruption, Blunderbuss, Hypocritical Kiss, Weep Themselves To Sleep, I’m Shakin’, On And On And On, and Take Me With You When You Go. Least Favorite: Freedom At 21 REALLY good album: 8.5/10 !!!

Magnificent Album, at the end my music app selected led zep as a follow on track and for a moment I didn’t notice…

blah... not at all to my taste

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.

I remember when this album came out I was initially disappointed in it upon listening. I was a huge White Stripes fan and this was Jack’s first solo album. To me it just didn’t have the same magic that the Stripes had, it was too polished. I haven’t listened to it since then. Until now, and I can honestly say I was wrong. This is a great album, it is a little too clean sounding but the songs are there. It’ll never beat what the White Stripes did, but I will definitely listen to this again.

A good album. Exactly what you think a Jack White album would be.

нормалек. одну песню добавил. в целом - понравилось больше чем the white stripes (скорее всего потому что я испытываю ненависть к песне "seven netion army".

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

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

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.

Excellent. Love the white stripes. Love jack white

Not the best album by Jack White but I just couldn’t give it a 4 star - I’d say 4 1/2 stars if that was allowed.

Kind of a soft alternative rock with a bluesy vibe. Pretty good.

I enjoyed this album more than I expected to - I'm not a huge Jack White fan, but this was a cool listen. I added several songs to my library and would listen to this again.

Wasn't expecting this! Thought it would be the slightly mindless noise generation I came to expect from White Stripes but ended up with something quite musical where Jack shows he actually has chops as both a writer and a guitarist, spanning a good number of genres well. Would listen again

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.

Great album. I enjoy White Stripes stripped down style better but it's great to hear Jack grow. I listened to this album quite a bit a decade or so ago.

Loved it. I actually think it is better than the White Stripes.

This genre isn't really my thing. I feel like I'm listening to a copy-cat version of stuff I heard decades ago. It all feels pretty contrived and uninteresting.

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.

LP

Meh

Goodrock! Jack always puts out full rffort

Jack White is a modern hero of Rock and Roll. This album is no different to the rest of his work. Travelling across, rock, blues, country and binding it all together to make masterpieces.

Varied, but weirdly nervous

Hero

I had listened to this a bit when it came out and then forgot about it, but it was great to revisit and hear Jack white being purely him.

This is a little hyperbolic but Jack White stands out to me in a pretty singular way as an artist who is able to take direct inspiration from old black blues artists but in a way that feels more like respect than exploitation. And I think he's got a pretty great take on the concept of "cool" -- somehow it doesn't seem like an ego thing. Like he seems more like a theater kid to me than a douche bag. Authenticity also comes through in how he handled so much of the writing and production. Can't help but feel grateful to his contribution to rock and roll. I guess I don't have much to say about this album specifically, other than pretty much every track kicks mondo ass.

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

I honestly didn’t really care about this when listening to it to be honest. It’s ok overall but I think Jack has done way better albums especially No Name. But you can tell the ideas are there for what he does in the future. 5/10

8/10

he rocks and he's a whirlwind and there's nothing you can do about it!

Interesting... Progress: 3 stars This album is growing on me. Again, not my cup of tea but I'm finding my feet tapping in the middle of the workday. Progress: 4 stars Hip Poor Boy just won me over. In Summary, this album is a breath of fresh air from my usual pop genre.

Solid solid album. I tend prefer White's guitar-based songs over the piano-based songs here, but it's all good. The I'm Shakin' cover is awesome. White's presented a lot of tasty guitar hooks on this album. Liked Songs Added: Missing Pieces Trash Tongue Talker I'm Shakin' Take Me With You When You Go

I have always been a big Jack White fan, and I was familiar with many songs on this album. Listening to the whole album start to finish, I found myself really enjoying it. There are so many different genres that play together well- a rock album with blues roots that has a layer of pop and melodic influence. It was a big undertaking, and I think it succeeds in showing his unique musical perspective. Overall- very enjoyable album

Why have I never gotten around to Jack White? I loved White Blood Cells. I enjoyed that one Raconteurs song that sounded like Don Dixon’s “Praying Mantis” (you might not know what I’m talking about, but I’m pretty sure Jack does). Now here I am just getting around to a 12-year-old Jack White album, and I have to say it’s quite good. I don’t suppose I should be all that surprised. Jack seems to like Zeppelin for the right reasons; there’s enough rococo byzantinery to give it some flavor, and he’s integrated his influences into a pretty coherent whole.

Best nice 7.5/10

Ok, but not a 'have to hear'

9/10 Jack White to jest mistrz. Charakterystyczny wokal i wrażliwość. Charyzma. Vibe wczesnych 10'. Soczyste riffy, żonglerka instrumentami i mocne teksty. Można słuchać w kółko.

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?

I started to make notes about specific songs, but really I just loved the whole album. It was unique and different and great.

Yes! This is the best I've heard from this artist. This rocks! Loved the instrumentation. Mostly bass, guitar, drums & piano. Simple but every song is different. Creative. Pretty solid album. Great playing.

This is super rockin...I dig his music style. It took a minute to appreciate and then got better and better with each listen. I'm Shakin' is a party! Apparently that's a cover. Love all the piano in the album. Adds a unique touch to all the rock and roll. Fun lyrics too. Great stuff!

Up until 2012, Jack covered so many bases in The White Stripes, Raconteurs, and Dead Weather, and I hear a bit of all of them on Blunderbuss. As a result, this album is the sound of him trying to figure out the identity of his solo career in real time. When it hits, it hits. “On and On and On” is an unbelievably atmospheric, Beatlesque number, and still one of my favorites in his solo catalog; “Love Interruption” is a cool, smoky duet with Ruby Amanfu; “Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy” sounds like a nice country tune on the surface, but the lyrics reflecting on the Stripes’ breakup give it a venomous “How Do You Sleep?” quality; “Missing Pieces” is a solid, dynamic opener rife with excellent electric piano and guitar performances. Honestly, I’m not sure I dislike any of these songs - as a result, it’s one of the higher 3.5-star albums in my book - but overall, his search for how to move forward musically results in a diversity that is less of a White Album/Exile on Main St. (we’re so good and confident at everything we do that we’ll go in any direction we please and it will succeed) and more of a Greetings from Asbury Park (I don’t quite know what to do with all of these talents yet). I’ll get more into my thoughts on the arc of his solo career when the thread for his elimination opens up, but ultimately, I think this was a necessary album for him to make, if not a necessary album to be included in this book. 3.5/5

Fantastic fucking album, Jack White is a National treasure. We should erect monuments to his status as an artist.

As someone who could never really get into the White Stripes for some reason, I actually enjoyed this more than I expected.

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

Following the example of the Frank Black album that I listened to the day before yesterday, I'm not a big White Stripes listener either and I had no idea that Jack White had a solo discography. Blunderbuss sounds very similar to the White Stripes style, of course this is due to Jack's iconic vocal lines and unmistakable guitars and his unique, carefree and relaxed way of playing the Blues. Very cool! It's not a perfect album but it's a very enjoyable listen! 4 stars!

I have not heard this album yet. It's definitely much more musically broad than the White Stripes. I enjoyed it and will listen to it again in the future.

Refreshing rock sounds

It was fine

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.

Jack White's career is extensive and diverse: from his start with the White Stripes, work with the Raconteurs, work with the Dead Weather, then his solo albums, and then his work as a producer. His is one of the most extensive and impactful careers in modern music - and he is still a fairly young man. Blunderbuss is White's debut solo album, and it is as interesting and varied as White's career. White makes blues based, alt rock, with elements of folk, country, and hints of jazz. These are rich, varied, textured songs, with the range of sounds and styles that Jack White incorporates. The result is incredible - a set of successful, expressive, beautiful musical experiments.

Opener Missing Pieces is measured and a little proggy, which left me unprepared for Sixteen Saltines and its big riffs. More of the same sound on Freedom At 21 with a great intro riff. Very satisfying guitar tone. We lose a bit of momentum with the mostly acoustic Love Interruption, and then the title track is a moody blues rocker. There's still a proggy feel to it. I'm digging the piano that shows up here and there, especially prominent in Hypocrital Kiss and Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy. Near the end, On And On And On is a cool mellow piece. I get some neo psychedelia now. Last track brings back that buzzsaw guitar tone. This album is a trip. A pleasant surprise for someone who doesn't like The White Stripes.

I liked the guitars

Muy bueno, rockero con mucha onda. Lo escuché mientras envolvía mis regalos navideños y me hizo pasar muy buen rato.

My dad told me to listen to this when it first came out and I didn't... I miss the White Stripes

I'm so back and forth on this one. First tracks were all ehhh but the ladder half so far is better. Strange, peculiar vocals with very theatrical instrumental and it's blended the best. The elements feel a bit out of place as do some of the songs. Namely On and on and on starts with like a smooth jazz opening and shifts to a soft piano with fuzzy vocals. It's kind of boring. I'd rather just listen to the instrumental lyrics don't add much. What is this string instrument? I don't think I like this.

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

I didn’t really keep up with Jack White post-White Stripes, but that was a mistake. I love the controlled passion and the piano work on this album. Some overdone bits, to be sure, but I like the general flow and sound.

Decent enough I guess. White stripe

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!

Not what I expected having only listened to the hits of The White Stripes. A well produced mix of genres, often relaxed and mixed with harder hitting rock/punky feeling bridges. Impressed with my first listen of the 1001 albums.

A solid album with a couple of Jack at his best not up to White Stripes standards but his solo stuff is more Bluesy and it definitely grows on you the more you listen to it. The title track and the cover of Little Willie John's Shakin are really good.

VÄKITUSSU????? JAAKKO VALKOINEN... wow yksi uljeimmista rokki konseptuaalisteista... noniin laitetaas joki cideo pyörimään tämän päälle.. kovemmalla äänellä. pause mikä hörinä toi on jahas paskaa musiikkia unpause jooh... paiano plip plop wau incredible inventiveness.. tehty jo 20 vuotta aikasemmin tyhmä... invent new instrument asshole... huonoin artisti mikä maailman päälle eksynyt.. kuolis jo kuoleeee kuole kuoleeee.. tää äijjä on niin vtun ärsyttäbä VTTU MÄ VIHAAN TOTA NII VTUSTIII.. pliis jumala älä anna minun kestää tätä vitun jätkää enää.. amerikkka influence..anglosphere cancerous.. weep themselves to sleep

1. piecez - 0 2. zaltinez - 1 3. freedom - 0 4. love - 1.5 5. blunder - 1 6. kizz - 1 7. zleep - 1 8. zhaking - 1 9. tongue - 0 10. boy - 0 11. zleep - 1 12. on - 0 13. go - 0

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It’s not bad, interesting sonically, but nothing reaches out and grabs my attention either. I’m not the biggest White Stripes guy anyway so that’s not a huge surprise to me.

Fun album. Love the variety of songs and his willingness to explore. Hadn’t heard this in a long time. Interesting to hear the beginning transition from White Stripes to solo Jack White.

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

Enjoyed this more than I expected to. Better than some of his other side projects/solo work.

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

Liked the vibe, cool use of effects and melody

Great album! A little more unique than the Jack White albums.

blunderbuss ain't blunderbussin

Classic Jack White, can’t believe this one is 12 years old! Still sounds incredible! I’ve always been inspired by White’s brilliant songwriting and wild guitar experimentation which this album perfectly highlights. Another easy 5 for me.

Yeah, again, not a White Stripes fan, but I don't respect Jack White's love of all things music. I just don't dig his vocals, or typically his music, but this album is alright. I probably won't listen to it again. I did like Freedom at 21. I give this a 4 for the music, which is quality on this album.

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.

Solid and enjoyable solo debut from Jack White, continuing what he became known for in the White Stripes: blending his influences from various American genres and serving up something both familiar yet innovative, old-timey yet modern, authentically and without pretentions.

I enjoyed this one more than the White Stripes album that was on here a few days ago. Jack is all over the place stylistically but it all seems to work. Catchy hooks and interesting song arrangements and instruments. It's my first listen to this album and I'll have to check out more of his solo stuff. Nice appearance by Q Tip.

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.

Love this. Musically very strong, lyrically brilliant in places (Missing Pieces, Blunderbuss, On and On and On)..

Loved this! Not sure how it’s passed me by for over a decade.

Jack White is a phenomenal artist, and the music he's given this world is just incredible. I have listened to this album a lot when it came out and was happy to rediscover it again.

Out of the ones we've seen from the 2000s onwards, easily the best album yet

Many things about this album are interesting. One; it’s almost entirely female musicians and I can kinda FEEL that. Two; I cannot explain what it is about Jack white that makes home so good other than enthusiasm and fearlessness. Wait; that’s it Three: listened once, liked it. Again, found some inspiration and really liked it. Third time, started to love it. Typical Jack White. Rounding up…..

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...

Well.... That was a nothing burger.

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

Jack White can be hit or miss, and this album is a hodgepodge of many different styles... Blues, Rock, Soul, Country, Folk, he's got it all, a 5 tool player. But honestly, 3 good songs in "Love Interruption", "Sixteen Saltines", and "I'm Shakin'" and a shit load of filler.

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.

8/10 Really unexpected. Really enjoyed these songs Favourite Song=Weep Themselves To Sleep Least Favourite Song=On And On And On

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!

4/5

Se escucha bien, no me esperaba nada el sonido que tiene. Entretenido.

Sounded like Jack White. It was okay.

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

In my opinion, the best album Jack White has released to date. Everything comes together, and it's a clear departure from his other projects while keeping that trademark Jack-O charm. His playing is far from flashy, but there's no need when the songs sound as sincere as on Blunderbuss. And the lyrics are equal parts hilarious and brutal: 'You're the boy that talks but says nothin' A big game to the ones that you think will believe you, But you don't know how to read The look on my face when it says, "yeah I've read that book too" And who the hell's impressed by you? I want names of the people that we know that are fallin' for this You would sell your own mother out And then betray your dead brother with another hypocritical kiss' Oof.

Oh, so your choice of drummer actually matters? Huh?! Who knew?

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

Expected better

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

Jack White will single-handedly bring blues rock back if it kills him. His first solo effort after the dissolution of the White Stripes is stripped-down and sincere.

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.

5 stars. Great album.

It was so incredibly painfully boring. Jack White seems like a really cool guy, but every time I hear his music, it bears me to tears.

Its pretty good but his best

He's a good song writer isn't he? Slamming. Full blast. does not hold back. Impressive to such consistently good big music

Fantastic album. I love Jack White, he's such a great guitarist and I think he really pushes the genre. It's always that basic blues but I love that he's still doing it and making it interesting and new. Some bangers on this album. I once played Love Interruption at an open mic at uni. I listened to this album so much when it came, BANGER

Fairly enjoyable

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

A simple-sounding but effective songwriting style.

Just listen to the last song to realize there are no cheap throwaways on this album. Clever and interesting throughout. 4.5

Good stuff. One thing that's always bugged me about some of Jack's songs is that he tries to jam too many words into his songs. But it totally works for some of his songs. Fine line, I guess?

Blues rock. Es el de The White Stripes. Un 4.

I'm Shakin'. Exmiembro de White Stripes.

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

Sounds just like a white stripes album, but it’s good

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.