The Raconteurs & Jack White – Consolers of the Lonely

Album Info

Artist: The Raconteurs & Jack White

Title: Consolers of the Lonely

Year: 2008

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Tracklist

  • 1. Consoler of the Lonely (3:25)
  • 2. Salute Your Solution (2:59)
  • 3. You Don't Understand Me (4:53)
  • 4. Old Enough (3:57)
  • 5. The Switch and the Spur (4:25)
  • 6. Hold Up (3:26)
  • 7. Top Yourself (4:25)
  • 8. Many Shades of Black (4:24)
  • 9. Five on the Five (3:32)
  • 10. Attention (3:40)
  • 11. Pull This Blanket Off (1:59)
  • 12. Rich Kid Blues (4:34)
  • 13. These Stones Will Shout (3:52)
  • 14. Carolina Drama (5:55)

Review

'Consolers of the Lonely' by The Raconteurs is a wild ride that'll knock your socks off! This album is a total powerhouse, blending blues, power pop, and everything in between. From the moment you hit play on the title track, you're in for a treat with its catchy melody and incredible energy.

Jack White's guitar solos in 'Salute Your Solution' are mind-blowing, and don't even get me started on the killer horn section in 'Many Shades of Black'. But it's not all high-octane stuff - tracks like 'These Stones Will Shout' and 'Carolina Drama' show off the band's softer side and storytelling chops. The Raconteurs really pulled out all the stops with this one, using everything from strings to a stylophone to create a rich, layered sound that earned them a GRAMMY nod for Best Engineered Non-Classical Album.

What really makes 'Consolers of the Lonely' special is how well the band works together. Jack White and Brendan Benson's vocals are a perfect match, and Patrick Keeler and Jack Lawrence lay down some seriously solid rhythms. They even brought in some guest musicians like Dean Fertita and The Memphis Horns to take things to the next level. This album is a total game-changer that shows just how awesome rock music can be when you're not afraid to push the envelope. - Courtney