http://jackwhiteiii.com/ (http://jackwhiteiii.com/)
Lookin forward to this.
Really enjoy that first single. A lot less weird than I was expecting from Mr. White!
Can't wait to hear the rest of the album. I hope the b-side is available to purchase tonight with the digital single.
Love the first single
can't wait for this!! hope he tours.
Was waiting for a Jack White solo Album for years, hope I won´t get disappointed the same like I was with the Dead Weather but the first single sounds really promissing :)
anybody else get tickets to the Birmingham show?? Sold out the same day they went on sale, but the venue only holds about 300 ppl. Should be shpeshull.
I have tickets for the Tulsa show. The show sold out in less than 2 hours yesterday.
Quote from: ophidiophobia on Feb 18, 2012, 12:41 PM
I have tickets for the Tulsa show. The show sold out in less than 2 hours yesterday.
Same with Bham. I think Jack's gone Amish on us too - "ABSOLUTELY NO photos or video allowed. . ANYONE CAUGHT TAKING PHOTOS OR VIDEOS WILL BE EJECTED IMMEDIATELY. NO EXCEPTIONS." ???
Quote from: EasyRyder on Feb 18, 2012, 04:16 PM
Quote from: ophidiophobia on Feb 18, 2012, 12:41 PM
I have tickets for the Tulsa show. The show sold out in less than 2 hours yesterday.
Same with Bham. I think Jack's gone Amish on us too - "ABSOLUTELY NO photos or video allowed. . ANYONE CAUGHT TAKING PHOTOS OR VIDEOS WILL BE EJECTED IMMEDIATELY. NO EXCEPTIONS." ???
I LOVE this policy and wish it was in place at every show.
/off my lawn, etc.
Quote from: EasyRyder on Feb 18, 2012, 11:52 AM
anybody else get tickets to the Birmingham show?? Sold out the same day they went on sale, but the venue only holds about 300 ppl. Should be shpeshull.
it's at Workplay. I saw Explosions in the Sky there, my first date with Sweatboard. Non smoking venue that was as quiet as queit could be. You got to figure so few people and they're going to be the die hards and be respectful of the band.
I got to 2nd base but Bri hit a HR :-\
I am so excited for this. Next to MMJ, all things Jack White get me riled as all get out! I CAN NOT WAIT for this album!
Quote from: jimsflyingv on Feb 18, 2012, 04:39 AM
Was waiting for a Jack White solo Album for years, hope I won´t get disappointed the same like I was with the Dead Weather but the first single sounds really promissing :)
As much as I didn't really *like* Dead Weather, I was still blown away both times I saw them. Not exactly my cup of tea but they floored me. The Raconteurs...well, I'm just biding my time, waiting for them to grace me with their musical perfection once again... Someday, me hopes....
Quote from: zanjam on Feb 19, 2012, 01:47 AM
Quote from: jimsflyingv on Feb 18, 2012, 04:39 AM
Was waiting for a Jack White solo Album for years, hope I won´t get disappointed the same like I was with the Dead Weather but the first single sounds really promissing :)
As much as I didn't really *like* Dead Weather, I was still blown away both times I saw them. Not exactly my cup of tea but they floored me. The Raconteurs...well, I'm just biding my time, waiting for them to grace me with their musical perfection once again... Someday, me hopes....
I like the Dead Weather best of Jack's side projects (I'll pass judgement when his solo album drops). Both DW albums are uncompormising, seductive and generally kick ass. Alison Mosshart is a magnetic front woman, kind of a mix of a young Patti Smith, Joey Ramone and Jack White himself. Jack is the King Midas of rock.
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Quote from: EasyRyder on Feb 18, 2012, 11:52 AM
anybody else get tickets to the Birmingham show?? Sold out the same day they went on sale, but the venue only holds about 300 ppl. Should be shpeshull.
it's at Workplay. I saw Explosions in the Sky there, my first date with Sweatboard. Non smoking venue that was as quiet as queit could be. You got to figure so few people and they're going to be the die hards and be respectful of the band.
I got to 2nd base but Bri hit a HR :-\
Yep. I like this venue a lot, i've never had a bad experience there for the reasons you listed. Explosions In The Sky must have been unreal in that tiny room...sry about your baseball situation too, but statistics are statistics.
Crispy- I coudn't agree more. I've only been to one other show with this policy (Bob Dylan), and it was a totally different experience w/out cameras flashing. Not to mention it adds an element of badassery to the artist 8)
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Quote from: EasyRyder on Feb 18, 2012, 04:16 PM
Quote from: ophidiophobia on Feb 18, 2012, 12:41 PM
I have tickets for the Tulsa show. The show sold out in less than 2 hours yesterday.
The only problem with that is that if no one videos it, we can't go back and watch it later. But it gets on my nerves too.
Same with Bham. I think Jack's gone Amish on us too - "ABSOLUTELY NO photos or video allowed. . ANYONE CAUGHT TAKING PHOTOS OR VIDEOS WILL BE EJECTED IMMEDIATELY. NO EXCEPTIONS." ???
I LOVE this policy and wish it was in place at every show.
/off my lawn, etc.
I am in for Birmingham. I go to most of the shows at his Blue Room at Third Man Records, and they are also strict about the no photos/no video thing as well, and I must say, it is now relatively noteworthy to go to a show and not see 25 phones in the air. Can't wait for this show.
Lovely side note...I won one of the invites to the listening party for this album tomorrow at Third Man. Pretty effing stoked.
Quote from: ellisintransit on Feb 20, 2012, 06:32 PM
I am in for Birmingham. I go to most of the shows at his Blue Room at Third Man Records, and they are also strict about the no photos/no video thing as well, and I must say, it is now relatively noteworthy to go to a show and not see 25 phones in the air. Can't wait for this show.
Lovely side note...I won one of the invites to the listening party for this album tomorrow at Third Man. Pretty effing stoked.
So fucking jealous. Be sure to bring your phone and record the whole thing for the masses. ;D
Seriously though, take notes.
Seriously can't wait to hear how the listening session was. As if it wasn't sweet enough to hear the album, I'll bet you heard it on a fucking kickass system. You lucky bastard.
So pumped for this. I loved the Dead Weather but I've def been waiting for him to do a solo project. Nothing will ever touch the Stripes for me but this sounds really cool from what I've heard so far. Can't wait to see him at Hangout.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Feb 19, 2012, 09:59 AM
Quote from: zanjam on Feb 19, 2012, 01:47 AM
Quote from: jimsflyingv on Feb 18, 2012, 04:39 AM
Was waiting for a Jack White solo Album for years, hope I won´t get disappointed the same like I was with the Dead Weather but the first single sounds really promissing :)
As much as I didn't really *like* Dead Weather, I was still blown away both times I saw them. Not exactly my cup of tea but they floored me. The Raconteurs...well, I'm just biding my time, waiting for them to grace me with their musical perfection once again... Someday, me hopes....
I like the Dead Weather best of Jack's side projects (I'll pass judgement when his solo album drops). Both DW albums are uncompormising, seductive and generally kick ass. Alison Mosshart is a magnetic front woman, kind of a mix of a young Patti Smith, Joey Ramone and Jack White himself. Jack is the King Midas of rock.
I agree...Dead Weather live were just unreal..you just can't have Alison and Jack on stage at the same time and not have it be magnetic. There was some crazy energy going on up there. You can't build a better front woman than Alison. Love the Kills.
This is a little of what I wrote for my review on the White Swirl forum, and a link is below if you want to read the geeky parts I left out here.
If you like Jack's musical style in general you are going to love it. Get Behind Me Satan is definitely the point of comparison, but I think mostly because of the keys. The piano work on the whole album really stood out to me. Love Interruption is the only song with no percussion or drums, and a couple of the tunes had hand clap sections. That classic Jack whammy sound on the solos is there, and for whatever reason it gives me goosebumps every time. For comparison sake, I never had Dead Weather in my mind but thoughts of The White Stripes and The Raconteurs entered my head during a couple of the songs, but then how could they not?
BASICALLY: If you like Jack White, you're going to love this album. I expected more country and less electric guitar and that's not really the story.
It was definitely a nice soundsystem.....AND they definitely also took our phones and everything else. I brought a notepad knowing that and I couldn't bring it in either.
Here's a link to the whole thread if you're interested in the rest of my experience. It gets kind of dweeby with running time, catalog number and that kind of stuff.
http://www.whiteswirl.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=5467&start=30
Thank you so much for that post!
Seems like it truly was the experience of a lifetime. Words cannot describe my jealousy.
My "Love Interruption" 45 finally came in today, and now my excitement for this album is at an all-time high. Another two months to wait, but I have no doubts that it will be worth it.
Quote from: oistheone on Feb 23, 2012, 04:24 PM
Thank you so much for that post!
Seems like it truly was the experience of a lifetime. Words cannot describe my jealousy.
My "Love Interruption" 45 finally came in today, and now my excitement for this album is at an all-time high. Another two months to wait, but I have no doubts that it will be worth it.
Good news is that Jack is the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, March 4th. Bad news is it's SNL and even worse the show will be hosted by Lindsay Lohan.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Feb 24, 2012, 08:27 AM
Quote from: oistheone on Feb 23, 2012, 04:24 PM
Thank you so much for that post!
Seems like it truly was the experience of a lifetime. Words cannot describe my jealousy.
My "Love Interruption" 45 finally came in today, and now my excitement for this album is at an all-time high. Another two months to wait, but I have no doubts that it will be worth it.
Good news is that Jack is the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, March 4th. Bad news is it's SNL and even worse the show will be hosted by Lindsay Lohan.
Haha sure it isn't the ideal circumstance, but I'll take it. I'm almost more interested in seeing who he is playing with than hearing the tunes themselves. Almost.
Watch Jack White on SNL
http://bit.ly/ydPOGa (http://bit.ly/ydPOGa)
Quote from: kotchishm on Mar 04, 2012, 10:14 AM
Watch Jack White on SNL
http://bit.ly/ydPOGa (http://bit.ly/ydPOGa)
Two sides of Jack, and both are awesome.
Excellent stuff
Loved both songs. loved that he had two backing bands. the girl drummer on the first song was great. So pumped to see this live.
Wanted to check out this performance to see what kinda band he'll be taking with him on tour. Still have no idea. Leave it to Jack White to perform on national TV and still keep fans guessing!
Really enjoyed the amped-up "Love Interruption" though. And of course, it's good to see Jack on guitar again in "Sixteen Saltines". By the end of that song, his guitar sounded like falling power lines and I'm pretty sure his amps were about to explode.
Also found it interesting that each band had a different color scheme. I've never seen an artist with such total control of his image.
I really like the girl singer on "Love Interrupted". I'm ill that I couldn't get tickets to see him in Birmingham or Chattanooga.
So Jack played a surprise show at Third Man last night -- two bands still in tow. He's obviously a rock star, but if Jack tours with two different bands at the same time for the same show, then damn, color me impressed. Not that I'd expect anything different (or weirder) from Jack.
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 09, 2012, 10:40 AM
So Jack played a surprise show at Third Man last night -- two bands still in tow. He's obviously a rock star, but if Jack tours with two different bands at the same time for the same show, then damn, color me impressed. Not that I'd expect anything different (or weirder) from Jack.
That is freaking awesome. Groundbreaking once again. Two bands. Just awesome!!
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 09, 2012, 10:40 AM
So Jack played a surprise show at Third Man last night -- two bands still in tow. He's obviously a rock star, but if Jack tours with two different bands at the same time for the same show, then damn, color me impressed. Not that I'd expect anything different (or weirder) from Jack.
How in the heck do you find out about these shows before they happen? I live blocks away. I always hear about these the day after...
Quote from: BigHerm on Mar 09, 2012, 03:09 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 09, 2012, 10:40 AM
So Jack played a surprise show at Third Man last night -- two bands still in tow. He's obviously a rock star, but if Jack tours with two different bands at the same time for the same show, then damn, color me impressed. Not that I'd expect anything different (or weirder) from Jack.
How in the heck do you find out about these shows before they happen? I live blocks away. I always hear about these the day after...
Yeah, I was wondering that too. I'm within an hour's drive.
Wow my ears are still ringing from the show in Chattanooga last night. The new songs sound really great, and his all girl backing band really surprised me especially the drummer. Only complaint was I believe the show could have been longer. Not sure why the all male backing band did not play? If you get a chance to see him, do it!
Quote from: yakeroo on Mar 11, 2012, 02:55 PM
Wow my ears are still ringing from the show in Chattanooga last night. The new songs sound really great, and his all girl backing band really surprised me especially the drummer. Only complaint was I believe the show could have been longer. Not sure why the all male backing band did not play? If you get a chance to see him, do it!
http://timesfreepress.com/news/2012/mar/11/jack-white-plays-sold-out-crowd-track-29/ (http://timesfreepress.com/news/2012/mar/11/jack-white-plays-sold-out-crowd-track-29/)
sounds like a mindblower!!! Can't wait for tomorrow in Bham. The venue is a lot smaller than Chattanooga it seems, might have to go early.
Did Jack stand in the center for your show, yakeroo?
Yes, get there early. The doors opened at 8pm, but people were in line at 10am when the box office opened. I got thre about 2pm and was about 40th in line which still got me a good spot on the rail. Fans traveled from as far as Michigan, New York, and Canada! Yeah Jack was set up in the middle with the 5 girl band behind him. Do not expect to take ANY pictures or video since this policy was strictly enforced by Jacks people. Also there was only about 80 posters sold. I was lucky enough to get one, and I already see one on Ebay for 200 :o
http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/03/live-review-jack-white-at-chattanoogas-track-29-310/ (http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/03/live-review-jack-white-at-chattanoogas-track-29-310/)
Quote from: bold992006 on Mar 12, 2012, 06:36 PM
http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/03/live-review-jack-white-at-chattanoogas-track-29-310/ (http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/03/live-review-jack-white-at-chattanoogas-track-29-310/)
That review is spot on. Ball and Biscuit was the highlight of the night, and Jack really let loose on it.
http://blog.al.com/birmingham-box-set/2012/03/post.html (http://blog.al.com/birmingham-box-set/2012/03/post.html) Looks like he played with his all male band last night in Alabama. I wonder if he will keep switching bands between shows. I really hope he adds more dates and gets added to Bonnaroo and or Forecastle!
I am finding this band-switching to be hilarious and absurdly awesome.
When you are Jack White you can have two band on call at all times. I cannot wait to see this show and hear the album.
Quote from: bold992006 on Mar 13, 2012, 07:55 PM
When you are Jack White you can have two band on call at all times. I cannot wait to see this show and hear the album.
You and me both. Thursday night can't get here soon enough. I took a full day off work so I could stand in line. I saw some reports that people were in line around 6 am for the show in Chatanooga earlier this week.
The show last night in Birmingham might have been the best concert I've ever seen...or at least on that level of un-rankable concerts that I can't seem to forget or compare to others.
Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground to open really set the mood, Ball and Biscuit was unbelievable, Cut like a Buffalo blew my mind, Sixteen Saltines, Blue Blood Blues, Hello Operator, Top Yourself...I think I burned 2,000 calories in an hour and a half.
Aside from Jack making it all too clear that he is the spawn of Titans, my favorite moment was him playing "You Know That I Know" from the recent Hank Williams compilation. If Hank hadn't written the song Jack would have - I've never seen an artist cover a song so well and with such honest rawness. Jack's eyes were entirely insane during the whole tune...
I'm really glad he played with the all male band only because the tempo and intensity didn't have to be sacrificed in order to change setups (or however they would've done it). His drummer is the most powerful I've seen, and the guy playing organ added so much. Really the entire band impressed me almost as much as Jack did... I'm especially grateful to have been able to hear some White Stripes songs live since I missed that boat when it passed, but the new ones he played seem to be most comparable to the Stripes material yet in a unique way. I'm definitely still feeling impacted by that show, and I hope you folks about to go to one feel the same. :beer:
P.S. Jack looked like he was having fun too ;)
Always love the Stripes and near anything Jack White touched. I'm jealous, Easy. Sounds great.
Did they play Meg's rim solo in Hello Operator?
no rim solo, a lot of the songs are semi-reconfigured. Not drastically, but enough to be able to feel some newness
Quote from: EasyRyder on Mar 13, 2012, 08:57 PM
The show last night in Birmingham might have been the best concert I've ever seen...or at least on that level of un-rankable concerts that I can't seem to forget or compare to others.
Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground to open really set the mood, Ball and Biscuit was unbelievable, Cut like a Buffalo blew my mind, Sixteen Saltines, Blue Blood Blues, Hello Operator, Top Yourself...I think I burned 2,000 calories in an hour and a half.
So far no west coast dates and I'm jonesing. Sounds phenomenal.
I was also at the Birmingham show. Amazing. I saw The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and The Dead Weather multiple times each, and this was as good as any of those. He is on fire, as always. I'm also a big Mars Volta fan, so it's a double-kickass thing that he has Ikey Owens on keys. He wails.
oistheone: The drummer, Daru, played the rim part of Hello Operator on the cowbell if I remember correctly. He had a nice block and cowbell setup.
I was ecstatic to get the Hank song and 2 Against 1 from the Rome album, plus two each from DW and Racs on top of all the new material. Every song truly was a highlight, but Ball and Biscuit burned my biscuits to a fine char. ;D The harmonica solo on Dead Leaves was pretty killer. Seeing all those White Stripes songs with a good drummer (no offense to Meg of course) and full band has been a dream of mine for a long time. Now I just need a Nashville show (that doesn't require a holier-than-thou invite) to see the lady band.
Thanks so much to everyone for all these reviews! These shows sound amazing. If more tour dates aren't announced soon, I think it'll be time to trek it out to a couple shows. Ahhh, just typing that sentence takes me back. So glad Jack is on tour again.
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 15, 2012, 12:54 PM
Thanks so much to everyone for all these reviews! These shows sound amazing. If more tour dates aren't announced soon, I think it'll be time to trek it out to a couple shows. Ahhh, just typing that sentence takes me back. So glad Jack is on tour again.
Got in line for tonight's show around 11:30 and there were probably 10 people in front of me. The weather is nice for waiting in line for 8 hours.
Quote from: ophidiophobia on Mar 15, 2012, 02:24 PM
Got in line for tonight's show around 11:30 and there were probably 10 people in front of me. The weather is nice for waiting in line for 8 hours.
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YOU ARE IN FOR TREATS MY FRIEND! As if you didn't know that already, hahaha. Enjoy yourself.
Quote from: ellisintransit on Mar 15, 2012, 12:47 PM
I was also at the Birmingham show. Amazing. I saw The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and The Dead Weather multiple times each, and this was as good as any of those. He is on fire, as always. I'm also a big Mars Volta fan, so it's a double-kickass thing that he has Ikey Owens on keys. He wails.
oistheone: The drummer, Daru, played the rim part of Hello Operator on the cowbell if I remember correctly. He had a nice block and cowbell setup.
I was ecstatic to get the Hank song and 2 Against 1 from the Rome album, plus two each from DW and Racs on top of all the new material. Every song truly was a highlight, but Ball and Biscuit burned my biscuits to a fine char. ;D The harmonica solo on Dead Leaves was pretty killer. Seeing all those White Stripes songs with a good drummer (no offense to Meg of course) and full band has been a dream of mine for a long time. Now I just need a Nashville show (that doesn't require a holier-than-thou invite) to see the lady band.
Thanks for the names of the drummer and keyboard player! I had no idea about the Mars Volta bit, pretty cool. I'm glad you mentioned that harmonica solo too :o
And yes to Jack having a strong drummer now. hell yes. He was feeding off of Daru's energy more than anyone on stage.
The moment I first heard Ball and Biscuit (many years ago now), I thought it was the best white blues song since Zeppelin. I'm thrilled it still lives on with solo Jack.
I've also seen the Stripes (3 times), Raconteurs and Dead Weather and can't wait to see Jack hit Toronto again, this time on his own (I miss the White Stripes very much; one of my favourite bands ever).
http://www.ryman.com/event/calendar.html (http://www.ryman.com/event/calendar.html) Get ready folks, two dates!
Anyone get their hands on the latest Third Man release?
Third Man Balloon Launch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM_xNZ-5Ils#ws)
Fool or not, I find this hilarious.
Jack outside the box
https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=2&WT.mc_id=MG-E-FB-SM-LIN-JWI-040612-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click&adxnnl=1&smid=FB-nytimes&adxnnlx=1333763134-j3dDX1Ef4NjVJPbscl27Ug (https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=2&WT.mc_id=MG-E-FB-SM-LIN-JWI-040612-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click&adxnnl=1&smid=FB-nytimes&adxnnlx=1333763134-j3dDX1Ef4NjVJPbscl27Ug)
Quote from: ChiefOKONO on Apr 09, 2012, 01:54 PM
Jack outside the box
https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=2&WT.mc_id=MG-E-FB-SM-LIN-JWI-040612-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click&adxnnl=1&smid=FB-nytimes&adxnnlx=1333763134-j3dDX1Ef4NjVJPbscl27Ug (https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=2&WT.mc_id=MG-E-FB-SM-LIN-JWI-040612-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click&adxnnl=1&smid=FB-nytimes&adxnnlx=1333763134-j3dDX1Ef4NjVJPbscl27Ug)
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Great article. JW is truly one of a kind.
May 21st at Roseland cannot come soon enough.
Quote from: tbear on Apr 11, 2012, 11:47 AM
Quote from: ChiefOKONO on Apr 09, 2012, 01:54 PM
Jack outside the box
https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=2&WT.mc_id=MG-E-FB-SM-LIN-JWI-040612-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click&adxnnl=1&smid=FB-nytimes&adxnnlx=1333763134-j3dDX1Ef4NjVJPbscl27Ug (https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=2&WT.mc_id=MG-E-FB-SM-LIN-JWI-040612-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click&adxnnl=1&smid=FB-nytimes&adxnnlx=1333763134-j3dDX1Ef4NjVJPbscl27Ug)
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Great article. JW is truly one of a kind.
May 21st at Roseland cannot come soon enough.
lucky i wish i had a tix
Checked in here hoping for a link to the new album, but cant wait to hear it regardless.
I liked the SNL live cuts, and the 2 different bands schtick is solid :bath:
Quote from: Dillsnufus on Apr 11, 2012, 10:59 PM
Quote from: tbear on Apr 11, 2012, 11:47 AM
Quote from: ChiefOKONO on Apr 09, 2012, 01:54 PM
Jack outside the box
https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=2&WT.mc_id=MG-E-FB-SM-LIN-JWI-040612-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click&adxnnl=1&smid=FB-nytimes&adxnnlx=1333763134-j3dDX1Ef4NjVJPbscl27Ug (https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=2&WT.mc_id=MG-E-FB-SM-LIN-JWI-040612-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click&adxnnl=1&smid=FB-nytimes&adxnnlx=1333763134-j3dDX1Ef4NjVJPbscl27Ug)
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May 21st at Roseland cannot come soon enough.
lucky i wish i had a tix
I was amazed that I got through to tickemaster and snagged 4 -did not expect to at all.
Just out of curiosity, I checked stub-hub, and there are some GA tix going for $600 (though there are a bunch priced lower.) But lets just say I could get $600, that would be $2400! Am I bad person for even contemplating selling out? I have seen JW in all his bands, multiple times.
Ok, not gonna sell. But $2400? That is a trip to Bonnaroo.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 11, 2012, 11:40 PM
Checked in here hoping for a link to the new album, but cant wait to hear it regardless.
I liked the SNL live cuts, and the 2 different bands schtick is solid :bath:
Been checking twitter and leaks all day every day so if it leaks I'll bring the good news
Album has leaked per Leaks All Day twitter.
EDIT: It's out there...not sure if I'm supposed to post leak links?
(http://gretachristina.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341bf68b53ef01348624d3f9970c-800wi)
"And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good...especially Jack White and his new album, Blunderbuss - which indeed was very very (very) good."
- Genesis footnote
Jack White to stream concert, Oldman to direct
By JAKE COYLE
AP Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jack White will kick off the release of his first solo album with a concert streamed live online, to be directed by Gary Oldman.
The show will be the first installment in the third season of American Express' "Unstaged" series, which pairs top musical acts with renowned filmmakers. White's concert at New York's Webster Hall will be streamed live April 27 (9 p.m. EST) on VEVO, free of charge.
A few days prior, on April 24, White will release "Blunderbuss," the first solo album from the former White Stripe.
The "Unstaged" series has drawn more than 70 million streams for performances from Arcade Fire, Coldplay, Mary J. Blige and others.
Though best known for his acting, Oldman directed the critically-acclaimed 1997 film "Nil by Mouth."
This album is one of the greatest things ive ever listened to. jack white is amazing :bath: :bath: :bath: :bath: :bath: :bath: :bath: :bath: :bath: :bath: :bath: :bath: :bath: :bath:
Quote from: johnnYYac on Apr 16, 2012, 02:14 PM
Jack White to stream concert, Oldman to direct
By JAKE COYLE
AP Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jack White will kick off the release of his first solo album with a concert streamed live online, to be directed by Gary Oldman.
The show will be the first installment in the third season of American Express' "Unstaged" series, which pairs top musical acts with renowned filmmakers. White's concert at New York's Webster Hall will be streamed live April 27 (9 p.m. EST) on VEVO, free of charge.
A few days prior, on April 24, White will release "Blunderbuss," the first solo album from the former White Stripe.
The "Unstaged" series has drawn more than 70 million streams for performances from Arcade Fire, Coldplay, Mary J. Blige and others.
Though best known for his acting, Oldman directed the critically-acclaimed 1997 film "Nil by Mouth."
Can't wait for this...there's some more info here too - album stream TONIGHT on iTunes:
http://jackwhiteiii.com/itunes-stream-of-blunderbuss-release-week-shows-and-american-express-unstaged/ (http://jackwhiteiii.com/itunes-stream-of-blunderbuss-release-week-shows-and-american-express-unstaged/)
Jack White - American Express UNSTAGED Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjEpEZjPiTc#ws)
Quote from: johnnYYac on Apr 16, 2012, 02:14 PM
Jack White to stream concert, Oldman to direct
By JAKE COYLE
AP Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jack White will kick off the release of his first solo album with a concert streamed live online, to be directed by Gary Oldman.
The show will be the first installment in the third season of American Express' "Unstaged" series, which pairs top musical acts with renowned filmmakers. White's concert at New York's Webster Hall will be streamed live April 27 (9 p.m. EST) on VEVO, free of charge.
A few days prior, on April 24, White will release "Blunderbuss," the first solo album from the former White Stripe.
The "Unstaged" series has drawn more than 70 million streams for performances from Arcade Fire, Coldplay, Mary J. Blige and others.
Though best known for his acting, Oldman directed the critically-acclaimed 1997 film "Nil by Mouth."
Whoa, when I read Oldman immediately I thought "no way its Gary Oldman"....well, "yes, way"... that dude just gets more bad ass by the year 8)
Not like JW isnt also bad ass ::)
I really, really like this album. My least favorite song is actually Sixteen Saltines. Whole thing is solid
It's all over the place musically which I'm not a fan of, but I'm really enjoying all the pieces of the album. I Guess I Should Go To Sleep reminds me of a Hank Williams Sr. song that my uncle play.
Cool album. As it starts settling into it's place, I can't quite tell where it's gonna go. Lotta of the tunes are very cool and alot of different stuff which I think my favorites of his have, namely Get Behind Me Satan and Consolers of the Lonely. Something about this one doesn't feel quite as strong as those.
All in all, I'm happy as hell with this album. It's got everything I hoped for in it. Love how it has a sound here and there lifted right from his 3 other main bands and his other 3rd Man work.
It was a little bit of a letdown to hear he's partnering up with Columbia to put out the album. Takes nothing away from the music, it just seems to be a backwards look for someone who usually seems so forward-thinking.
Can someone PM me a link? :dankk2:
Just received my copy of Blunderbuss on vinyl and I am amazed. Best album of the year so far :)
And I have not listened to side b yet :)
i'm loving this album, too. love the piano..and like od said above, it's all over the map, which is awesome
Quote from: DewieCox on Apr 19, 2012, 02:35 PM
Cool album. As it starts settling into it's place, I can't quite tell where it's gonna go. Lotta of the tunes are very cool and alot of different stuff which I think my favorites of his have, namely Get Behind Me Satan and Consolers of the Lonely. Something about this one doesn't feel quite as strong as those.
All in all, I'm happy as hell with this album. It's got everything I hoped for in it. Love how it has a sound here and there lifted right from his 3 other main bands and his other 3rd Man work.
It was a little bit of a letdown to hear he's partnering up with Columbia to put out the album. Takes nothing away from the music, it just seems to be a backwards look for someone who usually seems so forward-thinking.
He talks about this in several interviews. It is just a reality of the business. An artist at his level cannot put out mass amounts of albums like a major label can. He also talks about how when it comes down to it, it is the indie labels you get screwed over by. As long as he has full artistic control which he does I don't see anything wrong with it.
He also points out that most of his favorite albums are on major labels...which for me is true also. I wouldn't say this is backwards thinking. Just a reality of the business. Being on a major gives him the ability to do the stuff he wants to do on 3rd man.
I love this album. He best quality is being unpredictable and that is what this album is. Probably my favorite album of the year so far.
Freedom at 21, is a great new version of Seven Nation Army, Seven Nation Army 2.0 so to speak, curious how it will sound when played live.
Quote from: jimsflyingv on Apr 20, 2012, 10:46 AM
Freedom at 21, is a great new version of Seven Nation Army, Seven Nation Army 2.0 so to speak, curious how it will sound when played live.
Check out die Harald Schmidt Show, my favorite German late-night program.
http://www.sat1.de/tv/die-harald-schmidt-show/video/die-show-vom-19-04-2012-ganze-folge (http://www.sat1.de/tv/die-harald-schmidt-show/video/die-show-vom-19-04-2012-ganze-folge)
21 is around the 40-minute mark of the show. I think it kicks much ass live.
too bad I missed it but I did not watch Harald Schmidt for ages :)
Grüße aus Berlin
What a mature, badass rock n' roll album. Dude just does not put out mediocre, uninspiring stuff. Jumps right there with Dr. Dog for my favorite album of the year. I have only listened to it 2x though.
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Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 20, 2012, 02:01 PM
What a mature, badass rock n' roll album. Dude just does not put out mediocre, uninspiring stuff. Jumps right there with Dr. Dog for my favorite album of the year. I have only listened to it 2x though.
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psssst, ya know, could ya....?
Quote from: Jon T. on Apr 20, 2012, 02:08 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 20, 2012, 02:01 PM
What a mature, badass rock n' roll album. Dude just does not put out mediocre, uninspiring stuff. Jumps right there with Dr. Dog for my favorite album of the year. I have only listened to it 2x though.
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psssst, ya know, could ya....?
Me too
Quote from: BigHerm on Apr 20, 2012, 02:36 PM
Quote from: Jon T. on Apr 20, 2012, 02:08 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 20, 2012, 02:01 PM
What a mature, badass rock n' roll album. Dude just does not put out mediocre, uninspiring stuff. Jumps right there with Dr. Dog for my favorite album of the year. I have only listened to it 2x though.
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psssst, ya know, could ya....?
Me too
Geez kids...it's streaming for free on iTunes.
Picked up my copy three days early (not really sure how but hey I'm not complaining :thumbsup:) and after first spin, I approve. Of course it usually takes a couple of spins to really give a solid opinion. I'm interested to get everyone else's opinion too.
I'll admit to being WAY late to jump into the Jack White club, but I'm in deep now. Just since the new year have I really began listening to the Dead Weather and TWS in earnest, and I've been amazed. This is a solid album. Creative, rocking, confident... and plenty of fun. I've listened to it 3 times today, and it's an early favorite for my album of the year.
I'm with you Dan. I've always been surrounded by all things Jack White so I've kept a lot of it at arms length perhaps to be contrarian. I'm actually a fan of Satan and the Raconteurs but stopped listenening to Dead Weather after two spins because it reminded me of Rage too much. Dumb move on my part. Really loving Blunderbuss. Feels like I rediscovered his greatness after a.decade.
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 22, 2012, 12:48 AM
I'm with you Dan. I've always been surrounded by all things Jack White so I've kept a lot of it at arms length perhaps to be contrarian. I'm actually a fan of Satan and the Raconteurs but stopped listenening to Dead Weather after two spins because it reminded me of Rage too much. Dumb move on my part. Really loving Blunderbuss. Feels like I rediscovered his greatness after a.decade.
I've been listening to it for the past few days and I agree with both of you. I wish I had it on vinyl. That may be my next purchase. For the past few years, I've kept Jack at bay. I can't really say why, but I just haven't listened to his work. This new album has reawakened my interest in his music. I'm still pissed that I didn't get a ticket to see him at the Ryman in May.
Quote from: Fully on Apr 22, 2012, 10:00 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 22, 2012, 12:48 AM
I'm with you Dan. I've always been surrounded by all things Jack White so I've kept a lot of it at arms length perhaps to be contrarian. I'm actually a fan of Satan and the Raconteurs but stopped listenening to Dead Weather after two spins because it reminded me of Rage too much. Dumb move on my part. Really loving Blunderbuss. Feels like I rediscovered his greatness after a.decade.
I've been listening to it for the past few days and I agree with both of you. I wish I had it on vinyl. That may be my next purchase. For the past few years, I've kept Jack at bay. I can't really say why, but I just haven't listened to his work. This new album has reawakened my interest in his music. I'm still pissed that I didn't get a ticket to see him at the Ryman in May.
Truly an odd feeling to rediscover an artist that never went away. From what I remember, the vinyl sounded real good. We were blasting it in the background after we got home from GWAR last night ;D
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 22, 2012, 10:29 PM
Quote from: Fully on Apr 22, 2012, 10:00 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 22, 2012, 12:48 AM
I'm with you Dan. I've always been surrounded by all things Jack White so I've kept a lot of it at arms length perhaps to be contrarian. I'm actually a fan of Satan and the Raconteurs but stopped listenening to Dead Weather after two spins because it reminded me of Rage too much. Dumb move on my part. Really loving Blunderbuss. Feels like I rediscovered his greatness after a.decade.
I've been listening to it for the past few days and I agree with both of you. I wish I had it on vinyl. That may be my next purchase. For the past few years, I've kept Jack at bay. I can't really say why, but I just haven't listened to his work. This new album has reawakened my interest in his music. I'm still pissed that I didn't get a ticket to see him at the Ryman in May.
Truly an odd feeling to rediscover an artist that never went away. From what I remember, the vinyl sounded real good. We were blasting it in the background after we got home from GWAR last night ;D
Then I'm sure you must remember it well ;) I'm not sure after celebrating my friend's birthday today that I'll remember this conversation tomorrow. But it is odd - the Jack White thing. I think I just took him for granted that he was always going to be good, and I stopped listening to him. I almost want to fork over the money to get a ticket from stub hub to see him, but I just don't/can't spend that much money on one show right now. Sixteen Saltines is pure White Stripes goodness. I loved the video of it too and I usually don't care about videos
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 22, 2012, 12:48 AM
I'm with you Dan. I've always been surrounded by all things Jack White so I've kept a lot of it at arms length perhaps to be contrarian. I'm actually a fan of Satan and the Raconteurs but stopped listenening to Dead Weather after two spins because it reminded me of Rage too much. Dumb move on my part. Really loving Blunderbuss. Feels like I rediscovered his greatness after a.decade.
If the DW reminded me of Rage, I'd hate them. Thankfully, that's not the case. Can't wait to pick up Blunderbuss (at a local indie music store).
Yeah, it's good. I've never been able to get into White in any form, until this.
Giving all you guys fair warning that live Jack experiences are the music industry equivalent of a gateway drug. An oh-so-delicious gateway drug. Beware!
Then again, we're all MMJ fans. We know the dangers of addictive live shows.
Listened to this on the headphones after the J Roddy/Deer Tick show last night. Some interesting things going on there.
Anywho... I think I stayed away from Jack White while I was in high school because I only knew of the White Stripes because of 7 Nation Army... and at the time I didn't really "get" it. Now that I have a better understanding of what that band was going for, I'm quickly getting into his side projects. Oddly enough, it was only about 3 or 4 months ago that I had even heard of that documentary "It Might Get Loud". I happened to watch it on cable a few weeks ago and Jack was far and away the most interesting guy on there. Looking forward to seeing him someday/somewhere.
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 23, 2012, 11:30 AM
Listened to this on the headphones after the J Roddy/Deer Tick show last night. Some interesting things going on there.
Anywho... I think I stayed away from Jack White while I was in high school because I only knew of the White Stripes because of 7 Nation Army... and at the time I didn't really "get" it. Now that I have a better understanding of what that band was going for, I'm quickly getting into his side projects. Oddly enough, it was only about 3 or 4 months ago that I had even heard of that documentary "It Might Get Loud". I happened to watch it on cable a few weeks ago and Jack was far and away the most interesting guy on there. Looking forward to seeing him someday/somewhere.
Yeah that documentary was the first time I thought "whoa maybe I am missing something with Jack White."
Interesting article on Mr White....
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1)
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 23, 2012, 11:35 AM
Interesting article on Mr White....
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1)
Yeah, Kate and I were discussing that article this weekend. She came away disliking him even more as she already perceived him as a chronically self absorbed individual. I'm not as bothered just because I figure most that are in the performing arts are.
Just to confirm for Fully, the vinyl sounds wonderful!
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 23, 2012, 02:43 PM
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 23, 2012, 11:35 AM
Interesting article on Mr White....
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1)
Yeah, Kate and I were discussing that article this weekend. She came away disliking him even more as she already perceived him as a chronically self absorbed individual. I'm not as bothered just because I figure most that are in the performing arts are.
Just to confirm for Fully, the vinyl sounds wonderful!
I got really into WS right about the time Elephant came out. Still think it's a masterpiece. Snatched up as much as I could and they were my thing for a few months. Something about JW started rubbing my the wrong way and I just lost interest in him. Actually haven't listed to any of his projects since WS. Looking forward to listening to this, though.
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 23, 2012, 02:43 PM
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 23, 2012, 11:35 AM
Interesting article on Mr White....
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1)
Yeah, Kate and I were discussing that article this weekend. She came away disliking him even more as she already perceived him as a chronically self absorbed individual. I'm not as bothered just because I figure most that are in the performing arts have to be to a certain extent.
Just to confirm for Fully, the vinyl sounds wonderful!
I got really into WS right about the time Elephant came out. Still think it's a masterpiece. Snatched up as much as I could and they were my thing for a few months. Something about JW started rubbing my the wrong way and I just lost interest in him. Actually haven't listed to any of his projects since WS. Looking forward to listening to this, though.
Oops. I screwed up that edit. ;D My good friend who was a Stripes fan from the beginning and swears by everything up to Elephant went the same way starting with Satan. I still haven't heard his take on this album.
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 23, 2012, 02:43 PM
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 23, 2012, 11:35 AM
Interesting article on Mr White....
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1)
Yeah, Kate and I were discussing that article this weekend. She came away disliking him even more as she already perceived him as a chronically self absorbed individual. I'm not as bothered just because I figure most that are in the performing arts are.
Just to confirm for Fully, the vinyl sounds wonderful!
She's probably onto something there, but that's also what I took away from reading that Neil Young biography. Both Neil and Jack seemt to be incredibly intense, passionate, creative types who don't always get along with others. For Neil at least, the music always comes first, before anything. Sounds like it is a similar situation with Jack... his way or the highway.
That being said, "his way" has proven to be pretty awesome.
It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 23, 2012, 03:21 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 23, 2012, 02:43 PM
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 23, 2012, 11:35 AM
Interesting article on Mr White....
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1)
Yeah, Kate and I were discussing that article this weekend. She came away disliking him even more as she already perceived him as a chronically self absorbed individual. I'm not as bothered just because I figure most that are in the performing arts are.
Just to confirm for Fully, the vinyl sounds wonderful!
She's probably onto something there, but that's also what I took away from reading that Neil Young biography. Both Neil and Jack seemt to be incredibly intense, passionate, creative types who don't always get along with others. For Neil at least, the music always comes first, before anything. Sounds like it is a similar situation with Jack... his way or the highway.
That being said, "his way" has proven to be pretty awesome.
I read that and had similar feelings about him. His comments about monogamy and docking the worker $50 for not being dressed appropriately made me think that I would neither want to date him or work for him. He's definitely not someone I would describe as down-to-earth. However, to focus on his vision and produce the caliber of work he unleashes probably requires someone with these qualities. I don't think he would be a fun person to hang out with though.
I'd take everything said in that article with a couple shakers-worth of salt. You never know if what Jack says is self-mythologizing BS or if its the truth, and that seems to be what keeps the public interested. That and great tunes.
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 23, 2012, 03:21 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 23, 2012, 02:43 PM
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 23, 2012, 11:35 AM
Interesting article on Mr White....
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/magazine/jack-white-is-the-savviest-rock-star-of-our-time.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1)
Yeah, Kate and I were discussing that article this weekend. She came away disliking him even more as she already perceived him as a chronically self absorbed individual. I'm not as bothered just because I figure most that are in the performing arts are.
Just to confirm for Fully, the vinyl sounds wonderful!
She's probably onto something there, but that's also what I took away from reading that Neil Young biography. Both Neil and Jack seemt to be incredibly intense, passionate, creative types who don't always get along with others. For Neil at least, the music always comes first, before anything. Sounds like it is a similar situation with Jack... his way or the highway.
That being said, "his way" has proven to be pretty awesome.
Artists tend to come off as self-absorbed since they are generally answering questions about themselves. I find Jack very intense and honest, but he may come off to some as disingenuous, which I think is a mistake. Sure he's arrogant and confident, but he's also a bona fide rock star and one of the most gifted - and interesting - musicians of his generation.
Quote from: oistheone on Apr 23, 2012, 03:38 PM
I'd take everything said in that article with a couple shakers-worth of salt. You never know if what Jack says is self-mythologizing BS or if its the truth, and that seems to be what keeps the public interested. That and great tunes.
And the bottom line is that most of our rock/music heroes are probably difficult; many are assholes too. I don't care. It's all about the music.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 23, 2012, 03:41 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Apr 23, 2012, 03:38 PM
I'd take everything said in that article with a couple shakers-worth of salt. You never know if what Jack says is self-mythologizing BS or if its the truth, and that seems to be what keeps the public interested. That and great tunes.
And the bottom line is that most of our rock/music heroes are probably difficult; many are assholes too. I don't care. It's all about the music.
Bingo!
Plus, as MMJ fans, we're also incredibly spoiled to have our favorite artists not only make amazing music, but be some of the nicest people on the planet. They don't all come like that folks!
Quote from: oistheone on Apr 23, 2012, 03:45 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 23, 2012, 03:41 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Apr 23, 2012, 03:38 PM
I'd take everything said in that article with a couple shakers-worth of salt. You never know if what Jack says is self-mythologizing BS or if its the truth, and that seems to be what keeps the public interested. That and great tunes.
And the bottom line is that most of our rock/music heroes are probably difficult; many are assholes too. I don't care. It's all about the music.
Bingo!
Plus, as MMJ fans, we're also incredibly spoiled to have our favorite artists not only make amazing music, but be some of the nicest people on the planet. They don't all come like that folks!
We all know Dylan is difficult. You think Lou Reed would be cool to have a beer with? Think again. What about Townshend? I've heard he's nice, but we've all seen or read interviews with him where he comes off as a pompous jerk. Hendrix was very intense. Eddie Van Halen is a noted prick. I'd love to strangle Morrissey. Mile Davis was in his own world. Charles Mingus pulled guns on his band. You couldn't quit Albert King's band or he'd kill you. Elvis? Jerry Lee Lewis? C'mon folks, these artists are "out there", but we still love 'em because its all about the fucking music... and I thank the heavens musicians aren't all Joan Baezs.
Quote from: oistheone on Apr 23, 2012, 03:31 PM
It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
i also feel like people give him a pass---i probably love half the stuff he's done and the other half is unlistenable...but because it's Jack White, he could record screechy tires and clank forks together and people would eat it up...(feel the same about Thom Yorke to some extent)..
Quote from: Penny Lane on Apr 23, 2012, 04:08 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Apr 23, 2012, 03:31 PM
It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
i also feel like people give him a pass---i probably love half the stuff he's done and the other half is unlistenable...but because it's Jack White, he could record screechy tires and clank forks together and people would eat it up...(feel the same about Thom Yorke to some extent)..
I think you just explained The Raconteurs, Penny.
Quote from: Fully on Apr 23, 2012, 04:25 PM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Apr 23, 2012, 04:08 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Apr 23, 2012, 03:31 PM
It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
i also feel like people give him a pass---i probably love half the stuff he's done and the other half is unlistenable...but because it's Jack White, he could record screechy tires and clank forks together and people would eat it up...(feel the same about Thom Yorke to some extent)..
I think you just explained The Raconteurs, Penny.
ha ha..funny thing is i really LIKED the Raconteurs! they were named one of the worst acts last week or so, right?
i'll take Dan Auerbach over Jack White any day (not that they're in competition--i just think everything he does is stellar so i get the worship)
http://www.npr.org/2012/04/13/150593292/jack-white-how-i-made-blunderbuss (http://www.npr.org/2012/04/13/150593292/jack-white-how-i-made-blunderbuss)
Shit, I'd hang out with him... ;)
P.S. sounds like he really pulled a Dylan on this one w/ regard to how he recorded and made decisions about the album.
P.P.S. Jack White is "scared of white male hipsters."
Quote from: Penny Lane on Apr 23, 2012, 04:08 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Apr 23, 2012, 03:31 PM
It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
i also feel like people give him a pass---i probably love half the stuff he's done and the other half is unlistenable...but because it's Jack White, he could record screechy tires and clank forks together and people would eat it up...(feel the same about Thom Yorke to some extent)..
I think this is a pretty good point. I personally think the Dead Weather stuff is garbage-meh territory for the most part, but I know others (here and elsewhere) love it. I think the Raconteurs albums are good enough, but considering the sound and JW was involved, they arent quite as good as expected. And while I like them, its probably been 3 years or so since I spun either so thats a testament in itself.
....Really like the new album so far. I think its hands down the best JW-associated album outside of TWS albums to date. To figure out how good, its needs a few more listens so the lyrics can sink in.
The Raconteurs are every bit as much Brendan Benson's band, so if you don't like 'em, don't put their sound all on Jack's shoulders. Benson is the British Invasion and power-pop side that pretty much dominates both albums. I like it all, especially the Dead Weather (of the JW side projects).
Quote from: Penny Lane on Apr 23, 2012, 04:08 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Apr 23, 2012, 03:31 PM
It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
i also feel like people give him a pass---i probably love half the stuff he's done and the other half is unlistenable...but because it's Jack White, he could record screechy tires and clank forks together and people would eat it up...(feel the same about Thom Yorke to some extent)..
yeah the only thing I think he's got a pass for is the Rac's. that is by far his worst band. Pretty much everything else he's been involved in is pretty stellar.
I think he's very much like Dylan. Their is a mythology about him...you can't take everything he says or does at face value...but he always keeps it interesting and he's unpredictable. That is what I love most about him.
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Quote from: Penny Lane on Apr 23, 2012, 04:08 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Apr 23, 2012, 03:31 PM
It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
i also feel like people give him a pass---i probably love half the stuff he's done and the other half is unlistenable...but because it's Jack White, he could record screechy tires and clank forks together and people would eat it up...(feel the same about Thom Yorke to some extent)..
I think this is a pretty good point. I personally think the Dead Weather stuff is garbage-meh territory for the most part, but I know others (here and elsewhere) love it. I think the Raconteurs albums are good enough, but considering the sound and JW was involved, they arent quite as good as expected. And while I like them, its probably been 3 years or so since I spun either so thats a testament in itself.
....Really like the new album so far. I think its hands down the best JW-associated album outside of TWS albums to date. To figure out how good, its needs a few more listens so the lyrics can sink in.
agreed..the new album is great...i never liked The Dead Weather but then again, little too rough for me and like Jaimoe said, Racont are power-pop, which i like, so of course i'm gonna like it..
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It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
i also feel like people give him a pass---i probably love half the stuff he's done and the other half is unlistenable...but because it's Jack White, he could record screechy tires and clank forks together and people would eat it up...(feel the same about Thom Yorke to some extent)..
yeah the only thing I think he's got a pass for is the Rac's. that is by far his worst band. Pretty much everything else he's been involved in is pretty stellar.
I think he's very much like Dylan. Their is a mythology about him...you can't take everything he says or does at face value...but he always keeps it interesting and he's unpredictable. That is what I love most about him.
i think Jack creates that mythology whereas Dylan never went out of his way to do that...although as times were changing, i guess Dylan didn't have to...his ideas were bold and revolutionary..Jack def marches to his own beat and does what he wants but there's a bit of manufactured mystique there in my opinion.
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It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
i also feel like people give him a pass---i probably love half the stuff he's done and the other half is unlistenable...but because it's Jack White, he could record screechy tires and clank forks together and people would eat it up...(feel the same about Thom Yorke to some extent)..
yeah the only thing I think he's got a pass for is the Rac's. that is by far his worst band. Pretty much everything else he's been involved in is pretty stellar.
I think he's very much like Dylan. Their is a mythology about him...you can't take everything he says or does at face value...but he always keeps it interesting and he's unpredictable. That is what I love most about him.
i think Jack creates that mythology whereas Dylan never went out of his way to do that...although as times were changing, i guess Dylan didn't have to...his ideas were bold and revolutionary..Jack def marches to his own beat and does what he wants but there's a bit of manufactured mystique there in my opinion.
I tend to agree, although chalk some of this up to this being a different/modern era with all the trappings. Jack's whole look with the White Stripes was by design - as we know, inspired greatly by upholstery and furniture. His love of Dylan, country, folk, punk and the blues is genuine. You can't fake any of it (especially blues), although many have tried and failed. We're lucky to have Jim James and Jack out there making music.
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We're lucky to have Jim James and Jack out there making music.
Jim James, Jack White and Dan Auerbach !!!!!!
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It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
i also feel like people give him a pass---i probably love half the stuff he's done and the other half is unlistenable...but because it's Jack White, he could record screechy tires and clank forks together and people would eat it up...(feel the same about Thom Yorke to some extent)..
I think this is a pretty good point. I personally think the Dead Weather stuff is garbage-meh territory for the most part, but I know others (here and elsewhere) love it. I think the Raconteurs albums are good enough, but considering the sound and JW was involved, they arent quite as good as expected. And while I like them, its probably been 3 years or so since I spun either so thats a testament in itself.
....Really like the new album so far. I think its hands down the best JW-associated album outside of TWS albums to date. To figure out how good, its needs a few more listens so the lyrics can sink in.
agreed..the new album is great...i never liked The Dead Weather but then again, little too rough for me and like Jaimoe said, Racont are power-pop, which i like, so of course i'm gonna like it..
Raconteurs > Dead Weather
I would never call Raconteurs power pop, maybe a few of the more popular songs that's it. I viewed them more as a contemporary classic rock band. If you only heard the songs on the radio without hearing the whole albums it's really a disservice to call them power pop.
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It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
i also feel like people give him a pass---i probably love half the stuff he's done and the other half is unlistenable...but because it's Jack White, he could record screechy tires and clank forks together and people would eat it up...(feel the same about Thom Yorke to some extent)..
I think this is a pretty good point. I personally think the Dead Weather stuff is garbage-meh territory for the most part, but I know others (here and elsewhere) love it. I think the Raconteurs albums are good enough, but considering the sound and JW was involved, they arent quite as good as expected. And while I like them, its probably been 3 years or so since I spun either so thats a testament in itself.
....Really like the new album so far. I think its hands down the best JW-associated album outside of TWS albums to date. To figure out how good, its needs a few more listens so the lyrics can sink in.
Agreed on Dead Weather, but still saw them live 3x b/c the show was just incredible. Didn't really do it for my ears, but I was all about the JW/Alison Mosshart experience. Really wild. But I love love love the Raconteurs and I just don't get how everyone else doesn't?
Anyhoo, listening to Blunderbuss right now and so far so good. Can't wait to see JW at Outsidelands in Aug.
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It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
i also feel like people give him a pass---i probably love half the stuff he's done and the other half is unlistenable...but because it's Jack White, he could record screechy tires and clank forks together and people would eat it up...(feel the same about Thom Yorke to some extent)..
I think this is a pretty good point. I personally think the Dead Weather stuff is garbage-meh territory for the most part, but I know others (here and elsewhere) love it. I think the Raconteurs albums are good enough, but considering the sound and JW was involved, they arent quite as good as expected. And while I like them, its probably been 3 years or so since I spun either so thats a testament in itself.
....Really like the new album so far. I think its hands down the best JW-associated album outside of TWS albums to date. To figure out how good, its needs a few more listens so the lyrics can sink in.
agreed..the new album is great...i never liked The Dead Weather but then again, little too rough for me and like Jaimoe said, Racont are power-pop, which i like, so of course i'm gonna like it..
Raconteurs > Dead Weather
I would never call Raconteurs power pop, maybe a few of the more popular songs that's it. I viewed them more as a contemporary classic rock band. If you only heard the songs on the radio without hearing the whole albums it's really a disservice to call them power pop.
The second album is cleary more rooted in classic rock. The first has more of a British Invasion vibe going on, which in turn inspired power pop. I know Benson and the dudes from The Greenhornes love the Kinks, Who etc... and you can hear it in their hooky pop songs (check out Benson's solo stuff). Power pop isn't meant as a slight since I think its one of the greatest unsung and exciting genres. What the Raconteurs were doing I think was doing pop their own way while throwing in a whole bunch of other influences.
Maybe I have bad taste in music, but the Racs second album was my favorite album of 2008. I wish they would do more together. I ordered the new Jack White but haven't received it yet. Wish I would have just picked it up somewhere, tired of waiting.
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Maybe I have bad taste in music....
This is unlikely, considering where you are posting.
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Maybe I have bad taste in music, but the Racs second album was my favorite album of 2008. I wish they would do more together. I ordered the new Jack White but haven't received it yet. Wish I would have just picked it up somewhere, tired of waiting.
Same here, although my favorite album of 2008 was "Evil Urges" :) but the Racs second album was one of favorite albums as well I liked "Carolina Drama" and "Top Yourself" best and still do, never really cared for anything of Dead Weather, White Stripes are still his best band
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Maybe I have bad taste in music, but the Racs second album was my favorite album of 2008. I wish they would do more together. I ordered the new Jack White but haven't received it yet. Wish I would have just picked it up somewhere, tired of waiting.
Same here, although my favorite album of 2008 was "Evil Urges" :) but the Racs second album was one of favorite albums as well I liked "Carolina Drama" and "Top Yourself" best and still do, never really cared for anything of Dead Weather, White Stripes are still his best band
i have bad taste as well..i loved it, too, and loved their show at bonnaroo---also love the Greenhornes and B Benson...POWER POP RULZZZZ
I must have really bad taste in music, as The Dead Weather is my favorite Jack White project.
I really like The White Strips and The Raconteurs as well (particularly Consolers of the Lonely), but based on having seen all three bands live a few times, The Dead Weather has blown me away the most in that context.
Also, I wasn't really impressed with Blunderbuss on first listen. It sounded to me like lots of good musical ideas, but with nothing really interesting to express behind them.
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I must have really bad taste in music, as The Dead Weather is my favorite Jack White project.
I really like The White Strips and The Raconteurs as well (particularly Consolers of the Lonely), but based on having seen all three bands live a few times, The Dead Weather has blown me away the most in that context.
Also, I wasn't really impressed with Blunderbuss on first listen. It sounded to me like lots of good musical ideas, but with nothing really interesting to express behind them.
Nothing will ever touch the White Stripes for me. Frankly I don't see how anyone can say that the Stripes are not the best thing Jack has done but I agree that the Dead Weather live was pretty awesome. The addition of Allison is just a whole other fact. she is a bonafide Rock Star...and put those two on the same stage there was some Magic there.
I can only listen to Jack's Rac's songs which are not bad....but overall my least favorite thing he has done.
For this generation the Stripes are my favorite band. they will always be. Nothing even compares for me. there was just something so special, so raw about them. They also came into the picture at a time where music was so bad with boy bands and these really bad singer songwriters. I would and have seen it compared to what Kurt Cobain did to Hair Metal. I think the Stripes just came and gave music a nice punch in the face face. Their live shows were mind blowing...especially early on.
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It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
i also feel like people give him a pass---i probably love half the stuff he's done and the other half is unlistenable...but because it's Jack White, he could record screechy tires and clank forks together and people would eat it up...(feel the same about Thom Yorke to some extent)..
yeah the only thing I think he's got a pass for is the Rac's. that is by far his worst band. Pretty much everything else he's been involved in is pretty stellar.
I think he's very much like Dylan. Their is a mythology about him...you can't take everything he says or does at face value...but he always keeps it interesting and he's unpredictable. That is what I love most about him.
i think Jack creates that mythology whereas Dylan never went out of his way to do that...although as times were changing, i guess Dylan didn't have to...his ideas were bold and revolutionary..Jack def marches to his own beat and does what he wants but there's a bit of manufactured mystique there in my opinion.
I tend to agree, although chalk some of this up to this being a different/modern era with all the trappings. Jack's whole look with the White Stripes was by design - as we know, inspired greatly by upholstery and furniture. His love of Dylan, country, folk, punk and the blues is genuine. You can't fake any of it (especially blues), although many have tried and failed. We're lucky to have Jim James and Jack out there making music.
I agree. There just is no faking it with Jack. Dylan was the same way but I think they both just had this plan in their minds. A way to just keep something interesting and keep people guessing. I remember when people would say that the Stripes red and white thing was just a gimmick....but the bottom line is those things don't last if the music doesn't hold up and with the Stripes it completely did. They were just so unique. I really really miss this band.
Quote from: bold992006 on Apr 24, 2012, 06:07 PMNothing will ever touch the White Stripes for me. Frankly I don't see how anyone can say that the Stripes are not the best thing Jack has done but I agree that the Dead Weather live was pretty awesome. The addition of Allison is just a whole other fact. she is a bonafide Rock Star...and put those two on the same stage there was some Magic there.
I can only listen to Jack's Rac's songs which are not bad....but overall my least favorite thing he has done.
For this generation the Stripes are my favorite band. they will always be. Nothing even compares for me. there was just something so special, so raw about them. They also came into the picture at a time where music was so bad with boy bands and these really bad singer songwriters. I would and have seen it compared to what Kurt Cobain did to Hair Metal. I think the Stripes just came and gave music a nice punch in the face face. Their live shows were mind blowing...especially early on.
Amen!
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It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
i also feel like people give him a pass---i probably love half the stuff he's done and the other half is unlistenable...but because it's Jack White, he could record screechy tires and clank forks together and people would eat it up...(feel the same about Thom Yorke to some extent)..
I think this is a pretty good point. I personally think the Dead Weather stuff is garbage-meh territory for the most part, but I know others (here and elsewhere) love it. I think the Raconteurs albums are good enough, but considering the sound and JW was involved, they arent quite as good as expected. And while I like them, its probably been 3 years or so since I spun either so thats a testament in itself.
....Really like the new album so far. I think its hands down the best JW-associated album outside of TWS albums to date. To figure out how good, its needs a few more listens so the lyrics can sink in.
agreed..the new album is great...i never liked The Dead Weather but then again, little too rough for me and like Jaimoe said, Racont are power-pop, which i like, so of course i'm gonna like it..
Raconteurs > Dead Weather
I would never call Raconteurs power pop, maybe a few of the more popular songs that's it. I viewed them more as a contemporary classic rock band. If you only heard the songs on the radio without hearing the whole albums it's really a disservice to call them power pop.
Agreed and agreed, although after reading Jaimoe's response to this post, I remembered I only have Consolers of the Lonely and not their first one, so that stance might have a little more credence. After listening to clips of it now, I can see that angle, as the first album sounds a lot different.
I think my last post came off like I didnt like what Ive heard from Raconteurs, but thats not the case. I guess I cant speak for the 1st one, but I think Consolers is very good. I just didnt think they sniffed TWS, whereas this solo album I think starts to approach that territory.
And despite me thinking Dead Weather sucks, it appears as many like them more than the Raconteurs, so Ill just chalk that up to Jack White being greatness.
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We're lucky to have Jim James and Jack out there making music.
Jim James, Jack White and Dan Auerbach !!!!!!
Jim James, Jack White, Dan Auerbach, and J Roddy Walston!!!
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We're lucky to have Jim James and Jack out there making music.
Jim James, Jack White and Dan Auerbach !!!!!!
Jim James, Jack White, Dan Auerbach, and J Roddy Walston!!!
Preach on, brother.
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It's easy to see how people could be put off by Jack's schtick, but those people are missing out on some damn good music! Glad you guys are giving him another chance.
i also feel like people give him a pass---i probably love half the stuff he's done and the other half is unlistenable...but because it's Jack White, he could record screechy tires and clank forks together and people would eat it up...(feel the same about Thom Yorke to some extent)..
I think this is a pretty good point. I personally think the Dead Weather stuff is garbage-meh territory for the most part, but I know others (here and elsewhere) love it. I think the Raconteurs albums are good enough, but considering the sound and JW was involved, they arent quite as good as expected. And while I like them, its probably been 3 years or so since I spun either so thats a testament in itself.
....Really like the new album so far. I think its hands down the best JW-associated album outside of TWS albums to date. To figure out how good, its needs a few more listens so the lyrics can sink in.
agreed..the new album is great...i never liked The Dead Weather but then again, little too rough for me and like Jaimoe said, Racont are power-pop, which i like, so of course i'm gonna like it..
Raconteurs > Dead Weather
I would never call Raconteurs power pop, maybe a few of the more popular songs that's it. I viewed them more as a contemporary classic rock band. If you only heard the songs on the radio without hearing the whole albums it's really a disservice to call them power pop.
Agreed and agreed, although after reading Jaimoe's response to this post, I remembered I only have Consolers of the Lonely and not their first one, so that stance might have a little more credence. After listening to clips of it now, I can see that angle, as the first album sounds a lot different.
I think my last post came off like I didnt like what Ive heard from Raconteurs, but thats not the case. I guess I cant speak for the 1st one, but I think Consolers is very good. I just didnt think they sniffed TWS, whereas this solo album I think starts to approach that territory.
And despite me thinking Dead Weather sucks, it appears as many like them more than the Raconteurs, so Ill just chalk that up to Jack White being greatness.
Both Raconteurs albums are good. I liked the first Dead Weather, the second one not as much.
Jack White was trying to be Dexter Romweber but didn't have the soul, so he had to create gimmick. And I like Jack White but Dexter is the real deal.
Flat Duo Jets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwlKwwI0g9A#)
Just like most of you I too love all things Jack White. Blunderbuss is incredible. Love the whole thing from top to bottom. Listening to it the other day and reading the lyrics couldn't help me think that the song Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy sounds like it is for Meg. That is just the way I took it. Does anybody else think that or know for a fact if the song is about Meg? Trash Tongue Talker and Missing Pieces might be my favorites right now, but that could change by tomorrow. Also Brendan Benson rules and his new album "What Kind of World" is killer. The only thing sad about Jack and Brendan's albums coming out the same time is that we might have to wait a little longer for another Raconteur album. :(
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Just like most of you I too love all things Jack White. Blunderbuss is incredible. Love the whole thing from top to bottom. Listening to it the other day and reading the lyrics couldn't help me think that the song Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy sounds like it is for Meg. That is just the way I took it. Does anybody else think that or know for a fact if the song is about Meg? Trash Tongue Talker and Missing Pieces might be my favorites right now, but that could change by tomorrow. Also Brendan Benson rules and his new album "What Kind of World" is killer. The only thing sad about Jack and Brendan's albums coming out the same time is that we might have to wait a little longer for another Raconteur album. :(
I had that same feeling about Hip Eponymous too:
And you'll be watching me girl
Taking over the world
let the stripes unfurlGetting rich singing poor boy,
Poor boy
Is that the right lyric?
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16534-blunderbuss/ (http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16534-blunderbuss/)
Pitchfork agrees
I also love all things Jack. The White Stripes, Recouteurs and The DW: I was lucky enough to see them all on multiple occasions and was blown away each and every-time. I will admit, however, that only The White Stripes albums are still amongst my most played. The others, not so much. (Except for "Carolina Drama" off of the Recounteurs "Consolers of the Lonely", which, for whatever reason, has become an all-time favorite song for me.)
Have not gotten Blunderbuss yet!!!!
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Jack White was trying to be Dexter Romweber but didn't have the soul, so he had to create gimmick. And I like Jack White but Dexter is the real deal.
Flat Duo Jets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwlKwwI0g9A#)
Jack White hasn't exactly tried to hide his influences, and has praised Flat Duo Jets and even rereleased a Flat Duo Jets album on his label. FDJ to me sound way more rockabilly than anything White Stripes ever did. Sure he borrows stuff from other artists but a lot of artists do that. Even Kurt Cobain said Nirvana was just trying to be like the Pixies.
This sounds like a more obvious influence here:
Ragtime Guitar : BLIND WILLIE MCTELL . " Southern Can Is Mine " (1931) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds1xVHsXm7Y#)
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Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Apr 25, 2012, 12:40 AM
Jack White was trying to be Dexter Romweber but didn't have the soul, so he had to create gimmick. And I like Jack White but Dexter is the real deal.
Flat Duo Jets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwlKwwI0g9A#)
Jack White hasn't exactly tried to hide his influences, and has praised Flat Duo Jets and even rereleased a Flat Duo Jets album on his label. FDJ to me sound way more rockabilly than anything White Stripes ever did. Sure he borrows stuff from other artists but a lot of artists do that. Even Kurt Cobain said Nirvana was just trying to be like the Pixies.
This sounds like a more obvious influence here:
Ragtime Guitar : BLIND WILLIE MCTELL . " Southern Can Is Mine " (1931) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds1xVHsXm7Y#)
I agree. Jack has never hid the fact that he is heavily influenced. He loved Dexter too but I think his thing reaches far beyond that. Early Blues, Zeppelin, The Stooges, Punk, Country, Dylan...etc are all in there but he has his own sound. That is what makes him so great.
I think this new album kind of shows all of those sides in the best way possible. I've been waiting for him to do a solo album for a long time and I think it was well worth the wait.
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Jack White was trying to be Dexter Romweber but didn't have the soul, so he had to create gimmick. And I like Jack White but Dexter is the real deal.
Flat Duo Jets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwlKwwI0g9A#)
Jack White hasn't exactly tried to hide his influences, and has praised Flat Duo Jets and even rereleased a Flat Duo Jets album on his label. FDJ to me sound way more rockabilly than anything White Stripes ever did. Sure he borrows stuff from other artists but a lot of artists do that. Even Kurt Cobain said Nirvana was just trying to be like the Pixies.
This sounds like a more obvious influence here:
Ragtime Guitar : BLIND WILLIE MCTELL . " Southern Can Is Mine " (1931) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds1xVHsXm7Y#)
I agree. Jack has never hid the fact that he is heavily influenced. He loved Dexter too but I think his thing reaches far beyond that. Early Blues, Zeppelin, The Stooges, Punk, Country, Dylan...etc are all in there but he has his own sound. That is what makes him so great.
I think this new album kind of shows all of those sides in the best way possible. I've been waiting for him to do a solo album for a long time and I think it was well worth the wait.
yeah, I was mainly talking about when the White Stripes came about and were all decked out in candy stripes and what not. But I am sort of old school like that, ya know? Not a lot of flash, just passion. Sort of like Bowie during the days of Ziggy; no flash, no glam, just straight rock.
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Jack White was trying to be Dexter Romweber but didn't have the soul, so he had to create gimmick. And I like Jack White but Dexter is the real deal.
Flat Duo Jets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwlKwwI0g9A#)
Jack White hasn't exactly tried to hide his influences, and has praised Flat Duo Jets and even rereleased a Flat Duo Jets album on his label. FDJ to me sound way more rockabilly than anything White Stripes ever did. Sure he borrows stuff from other artists but a lot of artists do that. Even Kurt Cobain said Nirvana was just trying to be like the Pixies.
This sounds like a more obvious influence here:
Ragtime Guitar : BLIND WILLIE MCTELL . " Southern Can Is Mine " (1931) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds1xVHsXm7Y#)
I agree. Jack has never hid the fact that he is heavily influenced. He loved Dexter too but I think his thing reaches far beyond that. Early Blues, Zeppelin, The Stooges, Punk, Country, Dylan...etc are all in there but he has his own sound. That is what makes him so great.
I think this new album kind of shows all of those sides in the best way possible. I've been waiting for him to do a solo album for a long time and I think it was well worth the wait.
yeah, I was mainly talking about when the White Stripes came about and were all decked out in candy stripes and what not. But I am sort of old school like that, ya know? Not a lot of flash, just passion. Sort of like Bowie during the days of Ziggy; no flash, no glam, just straight rock.
No flash. Ya I know what you mean.
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;D damn you true! This has nothing to do with the Saints :thumbsup:
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Apr 26, 2012, 01:00 AM
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Apr 25, 2012, 11:52 PM
yeah, I was mainly talking about when the White Stripes came about and were all decked out in candy stripes and what not. But I am sort of old school like that, ya know? Not a lot of flash, just passion. Sort of like Bowie during the days of Ziggy; no flash, no glam, just straight rock.
No flash. Ya I know what you mean.
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I actually set it up for you to pick me off with my Bowie/Ziggy comment, but RUSH is even better! :)
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The White Stripes had some of the simplest concert stage set-ups you'll ever see, not including their Get Behind Me Satan tour. My fav was the Icky Thump cross-Canada tour: giant blank white screen backdrop, guitar, modest stack of vintage Fender Twins, piano, a couple of mics and a Canadian flag. Jack would occassionally walk on a platform behind the amps during a solo as his shadow would reflect up and follow on the white screen. No pyrotechnics, just a well placed low light. Genuis, and one of the best concerts (the Toronto show) I've ever seen in my 44 years, and a bonus that it remains historically significant to my country.
In It Might Get Loud, Jack makes it clear that his biggest influence is Son House. I saw an old interview on my work TV station where Jack says he'd like to be 60 years old, and I believe him.
Later with Jools Holland 24th April 2012
Jack White - Sixteen Saltines (Later with Jools Holland) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F-DBo25dzI#ws)
Jack White Interview (Later with Jools Holland) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BcE7yIaiH8#ws)
Jack White - Freedom at 21 (Later with Jools Holland) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ-BKq1jc-w#ws)
Don't forget Jack White Unstaged tomorrow night at 9 PM EST, directed by Gary Oldman.
Jack White - American Express UNSTAGED Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjEpEZjPiTc#ws)
i'm going on an early hike saturday morning so i was sorta thinking of staying in tomorrow night and got excited when i got an email about the Amex Unstaged. i watched one of the unstaged events with jay-z. it was quality :thumbsup:
Will the Unstaged performance be archived anywhere?
Apparently it's gonna be available on demand for 12 hours after the performance, and then "clips" will be available afterwards. Doesn't sound like it will be the whole show archived, kinda similar to how only a few songs from the MMJ Unstaged are still up on YouTube.
It's been several months since this conversation was had, but if anyone wants that Jack White Unstaged show, I've got it! Let me know and I'll upload it for you. Also, I'm going to see Jacky in Jackson TN on October 10 and I'm giddy as hell that this forum is back up!
I found this album to be underwhelming. It wasn't bad. But it was...standard. I consider it on-par with the Jeff Bridges album, which is great for Jeff Bridges, but not JW.
I'm going to see Jack White tonight at the Carl Perkins Civic Center down in Jackson, TN which is close to where Loretta Lynn lives. I'm hoping for a guest appearance. Also, I'm completely psyched to see that he's released a video today of I'm Shakin'
http://youtu.be/MvpoiiBW9bc (http://youtu.be/MvpoiiBW9bc)
You're gonna have an awesome time Fully! Maybe he'll even bust out "I'm Shakin" in concert to honor the video release today -- don't believe he's played it thus far.
JUST REMEMBER -- avoid standing in front of the stacks! It can be oh-so-tempting. "Hey, a sweet spot right in front of the stage, wonder why no one is standing there?" Famous last words.
I've got my protection. I'll be good.
And I was. Jack White was really good. His male band played last night. I enjoyed it quite completely. I'd never been to a show at this venue and it had a great vibe to it that reminded me of going to a show in the early '80's.
The New 'Secret' Jack White Album Is A Genuine Comeback
https://uproxx.com/indie/jack-white-no-name-album-review-genuine-comeback/
Listen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APU-f67pJeM
Just ripped it from the youtube link, it sounds great!!
Listened twice and I'm loving it. Rocks hard!!
I really hope it officially comes out soon!
It's Out Now! :D
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jack-white-no-name-album-announcement-1235071260/