The Raconteurs : Consolers Of The Lonely (blues, albums, magazine, track)

**right-track** · 03-25-2008, 03:55 PM

I can see this ratings thread becoming a battleground between the forces of good and evil.

I really don't like 'Many Shades Of Black'. I keep thinking of Freddie Mercury... for some obvious reason!

**sleepy jack** · 03-25-2008, 04:16 PM

These Stones Will Shout is a nice track, I skipped to it on the suggestion of right-track. I'm turning this off for now though I'm not in the mood.

**Piss Me Off** · 03-26-2008, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainard Jalen

bout the album, who thinks the first track is an immediate recall to Icky Thump?

Now you say it yeah, it has that same jerky feel to it. I love Jack's vocals on it.

RezZ · 03-30-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by right-track

Anyone else feeling more White than Benson with this album?

Yes this is certainly White. Which i find great because he is one of my favorite musicians.

This album is wonderful, i think overall much better than there last.

**sleepy jack** · 03-30-2008, 08:53 PM

After another listen I vote average. There's nothing interesting here, it seems like Jack White really doesn't have any original ideas in his head. Which sounds insulting but he does rip off other people well.

RezZ · 03-30-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowquill

After another listen I vote average. There's nothing interesting here, it seems like Jack White really doesn't have any original ideas in his head. Which sounds insulting but he does rip off other people well.

you must give him some credit for how well he may do that at times.

Not being original is what i think stops him from being MUCH better than he is.

and just curious Crow, who in your opinion is he ripping off? (not saying he doesn't, just curious who in your opinion)

**sleepy jack** · 03-30-2008, 09:37 PM

I wasn't meant for it to be insulting, I mean most artists don't do original music and just copy other artists I think Jack White does it much better than most but still I get kind of tired of hearing him rehash other people, even if it is an improvement upon them.

I've never heard a Raconteurs/White Stripes song that doesn't sound like another band. I'd say he most frequently borrows from Led Zeppelin, Billy Childish and on this album it seems like he's just going the big classic rock sound thing.

Rainard Jalen · 04-01-2008, 06:39 AM

Pretty unremarkable record, sadly. I thought it showed so much promise upon the initial listen, but most of the tracks failed to grow on me and the overwhelming feeling is that White hasn't brought along any particularly new ideas since Icky Thump. In fact, much of the record I could describe as sounding like Icky-gone-wrong.

Now, I don't mind playing around with the ideas of other bands and coming up with something fresh and of your own in the process, but much of this just gives the impression that White is, above all, being derivative of himself. I mean, just how much does "You Don't Understand Me" reminisce of "A Martyr For My Love For You"?

I wanted to give this so much more but instead I'm left with the bitter taste of disappointment. Average.

jacklovezhimself · 04-01-2008, 06:15 PM

i like it. they stick with their sound but they venture out a little with some new technology. overall pretty sweet.

mersaultsgun · 06-30-2008, 03:55 AM

good album. Raconteurs starting to outshine jack whites 'other' project.

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03-25-2008, 03:55 PM
right-track Avin' It! Join Date: May 2005 Location: THE PEOPLES ЯEPUBLIK ФF MAИCUИIA Posts: 5,284	I can see this ratings thread becoming a battleground between the forces of good and evil. I really don't like 'Many Shades Of Black'. I keep thinking of Freddie Mercury... for some obvious reason!

03-25-2008, 04:16 PM
sleepy jack Bone Machine Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jesusland Posts: 17,372	These Stones Will Shout is a nice track, I skipped to it on the suggestion of right-track. I'm turning this off for now though I'm not in the mood. __________________ You're so evil and I'm so good, I'll make it up to you someday.

03-30-2008, 08:53 PM
sleepy jack Bone Machine Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jesusland Posts: 17,372	After another listen I vote average. There's nothing interesting here, it seems like Jack White really doesn't have any original ideas in his head. Which sounds insulting but he does rip off other people well. __________________ You're so evil and I'm so good, I'll make it up to you someday.

03-30-2008, 09:37 PM
sleepy jack Bone Machine Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jesusland Posts: 17,372	I wasn't meant for it to be insulting, I mean most artists don't do original music and just copy other artists I think Jack White does it much better than most but still I get kind of tired of hearing him rehash other people, even if it is an improvement upon them. I've never heard a Raconteurs/White Stripes song that doesn't sound like another band. I'd say he most frequently borrows from Led Zeppelin, Billy Childish and on this album it seems like he's just going the big classic rock sound thing. __________________ You're so evil and I'm so good, I'll make it up to you someday.

04-01-2008, 06:39 AM
Rainard Jalen Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,699	Pretty unremarkable record, sadly. I thought it showed so much promise upon the initial listen, but most of the tracks failed to grow on me and the overwhelming feeling is that White hasn't brought along any particularly new ideas since Icky Thump. In fact, much of the record I could describe as sounding like Icky-gone-wrong. Now, I don't mind playing around with the ideas of other bands and coming up with something fresh and of your own in the process, but much of this just gives the impression that White is, above all, being derivative of himself. I mean, just how much does "You Don't Understand Me" reminisce of "A Martyr For My Love For You"? I wanted to give this so much more but instead I'm left with the bitter taste of disappointment. Average.

04-01-2008, 06:15 PM
jacklovezhimself Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago I to the L Posts: 246	i like it. they stick with their sound but they venture out a little with some new technology. overall pretty sweet. __________________ Big carrot throne Big carrot throne Try to take a load Crystal Cat gets cold. -Dan Deacon

06-30-2008, 03:55 AM
mersaultsgun Groupie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5	They've got all they've got despite us good album. Raconteurs starting to outshine jack whites 'other' project.