Reviews (page 9 of 12)
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.
интересная музыка, но сложно преодолеть что тут не поют а кричат)
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.
这种Rock听不出名堂
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.
Нууууууууээээааааа музыкально приятно, а так ну никак
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.
Hadn't ever listened to JW solo stuff that much. About what I expected. A decent sound but not all that long term listenable for me. 2.5/5
It's OK you know. He's always an interesting guy but I don't feel the need to listen to it again. Think I miss some early Ehite Dtripes rawness.
It was all pretty good but nothing stood out to me in particular. Wouldn’t mind hearing again but I likely won’t choose it.
I like Jack White’s music, I really could not say why. Shakin is the top of this album. But I really enjoyed all the variety of the music.
It’s OK
Jack White usually make pretty interesting and innovative rock songs and records. I think this fits that description. But it still wasn't... as good as I expected somehow? Maybe I was just not paying attention enough, but it kind of passed me by. I should probably give it another try, but don't have time currently, so it will have to be a 3.
Had only heard "Love Interuption" from this album before which is decent but not that special. It is actually quite a solid blues/rock album which happens to be overshadowed by the White Stripes albums. While it's not as good as the White Stripes it is certainly worth a listen if you are in the mood for it. "I'm shaking" was a new find which has that 00s garage rock revival feel to it. I also enjoyed "I Guess I Should Go To Sleep" which felt very Beatlesque. While not quite a 4 I still think it is a very good 3!
La portada mola per que porta un Ñordi gordo i negre pero no hi ha mucho mas. El tio no afina masa i te pinta de ser un rarito de turno. Crec que es rollo superestar de nicho en USA. Fedora peasant.
This is a solid record. By no means is it a must hear. Strange to be on the list.
He's definitely on the down slope from here but it's alright really.
Look, I love Jack White, everything he does, I think he, the Strokes and a few others were responsible for dragging us out of the butt rock of the early noughties. I listened to this album a lot, I'd jam along to Sixteen Saltines, the variety, humour and introspection of the lyrics and the breadth of styles shows why he's a legend. But this album is certainly not deserving of being in the pantheon of great albums. It doesn't present anything new, merely a re-packaging of the White Stripes and those albums present a much more distilled version of what he was trying to achieve.
Þetta er fínasta plata hjá honum Jack White.
Not really my cup of tea, although it was fine to have running in the background while I was working. Enjoyed Trash Tongue Talker though.
Jack's squeaky, scratchy, high-pitched voice is annoying over this pure indie album descended from gritty punk. Distorted but sparse guitar lines reverberate over simplistic drum beats. Melodic intrigue is added by the use of a keyboard/electric piano/rhodes around the crashing drums and guitars. A couple of slower, folkier, less 'noisy' songs are a welcome respite from the sharp, loud tone across the rest of the album, but Jack's voice doesn't have the same range as say Frank Turner or Dallas Green, and the high-pitched squeaky scratch doesn't carry those songs as beautifully as I would hope. Not really my cup of tea, but I can see why folks like it.
Ja wel leuk, niet super bijzonder. Maar zal het niet afzetten.
C'était vraiment cet album de l'année 2012 qu'il fallait choisir ? Le Bal des Enfoirés ça te dit un truc Robert ??
Assurèment l'album qui a marqué l'année 2012.
7/10 Highlights: Hypocritical Kiss Freedom at 21 I Should go to Sleep Sixteen Saltines Lover Interruption
Didn't live or hate this album. Some songs were definitely enjoyable
OK, again probably not my bag
Je n'ai jamais été le plus grand fan du style de son des White Stripes ni de Jack White en général et cet album vient solidifier cela. C'est très loin d'être mauvais, mais pour moi ça sonne tellement "correct". De plus j'ai l'impression que cet album est beaucoup moins essentiel que disons "Elephant". 6/10
I hadn't really listened to this album much. I do like other songs on other albums better, but as a whole album it was a good listen.
Ikke lige mig, men okay. Får nok ikke et genlydt.
Very 2000s rock, it's ok
He's ok, but i don't dig
I enjoyed this without feeling that I’ll return to it. One or two might find their way onto a streaming playlist - Love Interruption, Weep Themselves To Sleep - but it feels like someone flipping through musical styles with varying degrees of success. If I want to hear rockabilly, riff rock or country blues there are other places I’d go first. That said, you have to admire the way he can turn his hand to anything he likes and the willingness to experiment. It means it’s rarely dull, but the overall impression is Jack of All trades, master of none ⭐️⭐️👍🏼
Blunderbuss It’s funny looking back at the White Blood Cells and Elephant era. I loved those albums and went back and bought their first two albums which I also enjoyed immensely. They all still hold up. But I lost interest from Get Behind Me Satan onwards and have never felt much inclination to listen to any of Jack Whites solo albums or other projects and I don’t really know why. Some good songs and some good moments on a lot of songs. I like the fiddle and lap steel country blues touches throughout. Freedom 21, On and On and On and Take Me With You When You Go are the real standouts for me A good solid listen but aside from those three songs I’m not sure if I’ll think to come back to it and listen through again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ok but didn't blow me away. Better stuff out there including stuff by Jack White.
Never heard of Jack White or his previous band before....enjoyed this album. Good morning listen.
Caterincă Nu știu dacă l-aș asculta de prea multe ori, dar interesant
Apparently I prefer Jack with Meg
its nice
3.5 Historically, my opinion of Jack White’s music has been that it’s good, but not great, and this album didn’t do much to change that. Admittedly, it did grow on me the more that I listened to it, and looking back now, I would say that I enjoyed most of the individual songs (especially with how diverse they were in sound and style), but still, I don’t think there’s any one moment here I would go as far as to call great. It gets close - Love Interruption is a really solid track with a catchy, twisted charm to it, Sixteen Saltines is a fun blast of punk rock energy paired with goofy lyrics, Hypocritical Kiss is an impassioned (and likely autobiographical) ballad about an ex-lover with bitter spark to it, and hell, there’s probably a good handful of other songs I could point to as having specific enjoyable qualities to them as well if I tried, but ultimately, there just isn’t anything here I would refer to as particularly unique or groundbreaking. That’s not to say that I think every album needs to break some sort of mold in order to be highly regarded, I totally get that some stuff just makes for good comfort food listening, but as far as that kind of thing goes for me, I just wouldn’t call Jack White a comfort food artist. If anything, I would call his music perhaps a bit self-indulgent - despite coming off mostly as mid-to-decent, I can’t help but get a pretentious vibe from the dude, like he seems to think he’s more of a musical mastermind and deeper than he really is. I definitely enjoyed my time with this album and would go as far as to say that I could see myself re-listening to it - or at least partially - but it also didn't really do a ton to expand my appreciation of Jack White or alternative rock as a whole. For what’s it worth, I’ll give it credit for this - the riff to I’m Shakin’ has been stuck in my head ever since I first heard it, though I still haven’t determined if that’s a good thing or a bad thing.
A few solid bangers here, but the drumming is so basic and uninteresting.
Nr. 124/1001 Missing Pieces 3/5 Sixteen Saltines 3/5 Freedom at 21 3/5 Love Interruption 3/5 Blunderbuss 4/5 Hypocritical Kiss 4/5 Weep Themselves To Sleep 3/5 I'm Shakin' 3/5 Trash Tongue Talker 3/5 Hip Poor Boy 4/5 I Guess I Should Go To Sleep 4/5 On And On And On 3/5 Take Me With You When You Go 4/5 Average: 3,38 Good, but I'm a little bummed I didn't like this more.
This album was better than I was expecting, but I still seem to like the rawness of The White Stripes more than Jack White on his own.
Fine musically. Not so good vocally.
The weird indie that I love. I learned Jack White is from Michigan - always love some Midwest representation!
Just alright. Talented musically, but the whinny vocals never worked for me.
this was pretty average 21st century rock stuff it was good and i liked it but i dont think i could really see myself listening to it again any time soon i think expectations were high also because i do love some white stripes stuff and there wasnt anything on here that was close to that apart from sixteen saltines which as i am typing it out thinking what is a saltine and why are there sixteen of them but yeah it was good but nothing special
This list of albums was made by someone with a particular taste in music.
This is a strong offering from Jack White, the classic White Stripes sound is still there, but this album is a bit more experimental with progressive folk, blues, and country rock. There's some tracks which come off really well and others which are a little forgettable. As always though Jack White has some incredible guitar tone and riffs.
Some pieces aren’t bad especially love interruption but not really my style anymore.
interesting tunes, don't think his voice performs well here and missing the energy of White Stripes. It's strange, his blues style voice should go really well with the softer piano but just not overly feeling it. 2.8
Estuvo bien. Me gustó la canción de 'Poor Boy'
Not as fun as The White Stripes, but this was still pretty good.
Decent. Giving me billy Joel vibes. Would maybe give another listen when I'm paying attention more.
- Only ever listened to White Stripes albums, not any of his solo ones before - Enjoyed it, a couple of really good tracks on this - However, not sure this necessarily fits this list? It's good but not certain that it's 100% essential listening - Fav songs: Freedom at 21, Take Me with You When You Go, Weep Themselves to Sleep
The best solo Jack White album still isn’t as good as the worst White Stripes Album.
3.5 For me this is a case of a sum is bigger than its parts. Collection of good songs, the quality doesn't really drop off, and were original compared to each other. If I listened to it a dozen more time, the rating would probably improve
Enjoyed it! Final track was as the standout to me.
If I had first listened to this back when I was more into The White Stripes I feel like I would have felt it was a step down without any standout tracks. But with a bit of distance from that I found the album was quite solid, there wasn't a song that wasn't interesting and enjoyable.
Talented musician, but not my style.
ganz ok aber die früheren White Stripes sachen sind einfach geiler
pretty nice album, nothing that stands out too much
Unfortunately, an average album by Jack White. Few great solos and weird an original guitar riffs, but otherwise it just sounds like a pop and boring version of his band. Disappointing.
Crystal clear production. Sometimes the harmonizing was a little grating for me. The guitar and specifically steel guitar was excellent. I felt like I was in 1850 antebellum south in a good way. Solid 3.
Fine album, right down the middle of the road
Jack White feels compelled in his songwriting skills to claim a record as his own. The style has his heavy blues vocal play and groove, garage-style lo-fi production, but with a more polished accessible sound with cleaner mixing and other tools like the gospel choir in "I'm Shakin". It's characterized by a remarkable run of strong tracks on the first half, followed by a less impressive but still admirable second side. Feels like a fuller, varied, over-produced White Stripes album with less memorable hits. Favorites: Sixteen Saltines, Freedom at 21, Hypocritical Kiss
Wild, rocking, thrilling. Jack White carries such an eclectic energy with him in every release he’s a part of. Not an every day listen, but very entertaining and a great live performer.
Wasn't digging some of it. Seems like good road trip/background music, but not something I would focus on. 3.5/5
I expected to like this more, but it was still a good listen.i liked the backend of this album more than the front, with Weep Themselves to Sleep and On and On and On.
Great music with a variety of styles, the only drawback here is that Jack's voice kind of wears on me as this goes on.
Not my go to, but not bad rock. I'd listen again.
Didn't know the White Stripes guy went solo. The more you know!
Still don't really care for Jack's voice or words
I wouldn’t have played this on my own, thinking it wouldn’t be my type of music, but they actually liked it more than I thought I would.
I'm a Jack White fan for the most part, but there's nothing here that he hasn't improved upon in his later albums.
Na ja.
its cool, theres some unique songs but nothing for the playlist
I'm a melodic, vocal line girly so of course my fav so far is love interruption. I like the piano licks on Weep Themselves to Sleep. Very groovy. Second listen through, enjoyed it more and appreciated lyrics more. Problem is a lot of albums really need more than one listen (not kraftwerk tho). Liked hypocritical kiss and the silliness of I'm shakin'
Bring back the White Stripes pls
I respect the music and I respect the vocals, but there was nothing catchy enough to bring me back to want to hear it again. It's almost like music for a movie soundtrack. You hear it but you don't care.
An enjoyable pop album
not what i expected, but okay
Pretty good. My first foray into Jack White's solo work. It definitely grew on me, but I can't say it's my favorite thing ever.
It’s ok. I think the tone of the white stripes better suits his voice
Feel like this is one of those albums that would be better live. Definitely one of the better rockish albums of the 2000s. This was my first Jack White album I’ve listened to fully and I was pleasantly surprised. It does seem to drift off in the second half for me though.
Fun rock. Nice variation through the album, from prog-ish to just groovy
I enjoyed, pretty badass songs that sounded like they could be used in epic movie montages, great songs for gaming.
Hate the first song, the rest of the album is okay
It's not the typical kind of music I listen to - I would not listen to it again.
3.5
Song: Sixteen Saltines I'm kind of conflicted. I didn't hate the song, but the "wall of sound" was unexpected and a little overwhelming. However, I really did like the guitar work and the bluesy, funky flavor. Overall, it was kind of reminiscent of a White Stripes song, and I do like the White Stripes, too. I don't think I'd skip this song if it came on, but I also wouldn't seek it out again.
Erster Eindruck: gar nicht übel. Irgendwie interessanter als White Stripes Alben. Vielleicht. Kenne kaum welche. Es läuft jedenfalls immer noch, das ist doch schon mal was. Ja, aber bis zum Ende muss ich das nicht hören. Höre aber bestimmt nochmal rein.
This book has an obsession with Jack White and whatever he does musically. This is one of three albums with Jack White on them that appear on this list and I had fairly low expectations for this one. I must admit, it was not too bad though. I had never heard Jack White's solo stuff and this is interesting, but probably not entirely notable in my opinion. Like I feel about other artists, I'm not sure what he's doing here that is so different from what he does with the White Stripes or separates him from other artists.
Missing Pieces: What a fun little doodly riff. Makes me nostalgic for 2012/2013. Jack ain't the best singer though haha. Sixteen Saltines: it got that riffs. Freedom at 21: The drums are so fucking cool and the little riff. Chef's Kiss. Love Interruption: Now this is a duet, love this shit. Blunderbuss: Now this is a little more folksy. I don't LOVE it but it's good. Nice little piano. Hypocritical Kiss: The ending is lovely with the piano. Bluesy af. Weep Themselves To Sleep: The ascending piano part is so cool. The piano in this song is so good. Jack's not perfect singing is kind of charming and fits. That little guitar solo is neat as heck. I'm Shakin': This sounds like a children's song all blues up haha. Love it. Trash Tongue Talker: BLUESSSSS, more awesome piano, the reverbed voice fits well. Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy: I don't love this track. Just doesn't hit for me for some reason. Eh. I Guess I Should Go To Sleep: This one doesn't really hit me either. More of a country feel. The piano breaks are cool though. On And On And On: I love the bass in this one. Just so groovy. Take Me With You When You Go: This definitely gives me Dave Brubeck vibes, but I'm here for it. Oh fuck, riff time! This shit is so good. Great closer.
I dunno. I just don’t connect with his music. I liked aspects of many of the songs, but they didn’t leave a lasting impression on me. 2.8
Interesting. Different music styles -- hard rock/country/blues/roots. I like the music but it's too broad. Feels showy and self-indulgent at times. Not a fan of Jack White (esp his vocals) but it's a good album overall. Would probably get into it after a few listens. 3.8
6.5/10
Tunes
Jack White albums are always fun, and this is a great break away into slightly more experimental material following some stellar output with White Stripes (with the weirder Icky Thump serving as a kind of gateway) An eclectic mix of consistently catchy songs, with Sixteen Saltines and the closer being the standouts, it’s a lot of fun but doesn’t quite hold up to the band’s strongest records or even White’s two following records in my opinion
51/100 Based on this scale: 1 star - 0 to 19 2 stars - 20 to 39 3 stars - 40 to 59 4 stars - 60 to 79 5 stars - 80 to 100 Freedom at 21 is really good and a few other numbers on the album are decent as well, but it's not without its formula.
i just got déjà-vu and déjà-vu talking about it. weird feeling. anyways, i liked some of this and hated the rest, so i’m not sure what to do about that. but i didn’t mind some of these songs they were really catchy and i liked them more than the white stripes album that i listened to. probably wouldn’t listen to it again but some songs from it for sure.
Moderner Rock, aber nicht mein Geschmack
its pretty, but empty, like candy or pop music.
Prefer the stripes, really.
3.25 stars Favourite songs: - Missing Pieces - Blunderbuss - Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy
Not bad, but not super memorable. It's a vibe that only Jack White has. I'll probably put it in the rotation, but only as background.
Sounds like Jack White. It's fine I guess 3/5
Some great moments, but ultimately too much of it is unfocused to reach the highs of his White Stripes work
Not as good as I remember it being. This was the last album I enjoyed he put out.
This was pretty close to a 4 but ultimately didn't quite make it. One member of my listening group did really enjoy this though and I can see what he likes about it. Definitely cool and original. It's also possible a bit more time would bring me around on this one from 'it's good' to 'I really love this'
Decent album but nothing special
It's pretty good. I'd give it 3,5 if I could.
Jack White played yeti season before his concert, and I watched one of my favorite bands (Geese) at third man records, so he has a great taste in music. However when it comes to his own music, in particular this album, it doesn't quite connect with me. In particular the song writing doesn't really stand out to me as being novel or exciting.
listening alongside some smashing pumpkins because i cant seem to focus on one thing today so far so cute, enjoyable its kinda generic but its not bad reminds me of something but i cant think what
sixteen saltines, weep yourself to sleep
Interesting fusion of rock subgenres, but not really my cup of tea off of first listen. Don't hate it though. Fav Track: Love Interruption
Track 1: bra keyboard solo. Alla låtarna är ganska lika. Weep themselves to sleep är en cool låt.
High 3. Solid.
I liked the bass in Sixteen Saltines and the drums in Freedom at 21 and both in I'm Shakin'. I liked him better when he was in The White Stripes. Maybe because Meg White's amazing drums hid the weird shaky thing that his voice does
Would listen again.
I really enjoyed about half of this, didn't like the other half as much though. Every time it dipped into country rock I groaned inwardly, but then there were peaks to match the troughs. I particularly enjoyed the progressive folk that showed up now and then. Overall there were definitely 2 and 4 star moments, so a 3-star review seems fair, even if pretty much none of this sounded like a 3 star album.
Well I've never listened to the White stripes I've been aware of Jack White's sound for years. This being my first experience with a full Jack White album It sounds about exactly how I would of predicted it to sound but still covering the amount of genres and sounds that he touches on throughout this album it is impressive nonetheless yet still very much safe sounding music. The highlights have to be his lyrics and anytime a guitar solo kicks in and gets wild.
Good!
Tämäkin parempi ku odotin. Loppua kohden vähä lässähti
Meh, great guitar, shit voice
A solid album but a strange choice for the list
White stripes are better
Gosto mais da guitarra do que do vocal. Melhor música é a faixa título do álbum.
I feel like a whole album of Jack White is too much. He's got some good songs on this album and he is a great oddball musician, but his unique sound gets a little too much after a couple tracks have gone by.
Jack White is a very talented musician/singer. But his brand of quirky, bluesy, Bo Diddly oldies is not really for me. 3 stars because there are some groovy tunes on the album like Love Interruption, Blunderbus, Hip (eponymous)poor boy, Take Me With You When You Go
Impressions: Noise + blues + rock. It was okay for me. Favorite tracks: Freedom at 21, Take Me With You When You Go Rating: 3/5
C'est pas non plus la folie faut arrêter
zzzzzz
It was enjoyable to listen to. I really haven't listened to any of his music besides his hits from the White Stripes. His lyrics made for an interesting and somewhat unpredictable path but was not bad. Even though it was enjoyable I still wasn't head over heels for it. I did like the steel guitar tho one of my favorite instruments fr. Perhaps I'll come back for another listen another day.
Solid but few standouts
Jack White and his unique vocals are fun
Meh, didn't blow me away