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"I like it less every listen.." First of all I want to say that I love most of what Jack White has released, and also Broken Boy Soldiers is one of my favorite albums in my collection. I've listened to this album in it's entirety about 10-15 times, and I'm done trying to like it, it's just plain boring. It starts out strong and gets worse and worse with every song. It does have some interesting parts, some things musically I have never heard before, and it is all right compared to other music out there right now, but to me it's a failure. The upbeat songs sound like they're trying to rock out, but aren't hard enough to be powerful, they comes off weak and monotonous. The slow songs just drag by. It seems to me Raconteurs (and Jack White's other work as well) sound the worst when they try to do country western, mediocre on the mariachi influenced songs, and best when they do experimental rock/blues. The title track is killer, though.. It also happens to be the only track that sounds like it could have been on Broken Boy Soldiers. B.B.S. blows my away every time I listen to it, I even have to cut myself off from it so I don't get sick of it. "Second album from the Raconteurs delivers" Jack White (or should I say Jack White III, as he is billed on this album) is one busy man, keeping things going between the White Stripes and the Brendan Benson co-lead Raconteurs. After the band's 2006 "Broken Toy Soldiers" poppy-sounding album, the band now returns with this. "Consolers of the Lonely" (14 tracks; 56 min.) starts off with the White Stripes-sounding title track, which I love. But it's immediately clear that when the next track ("Salute Your Solution") plays that the band is after a more expansive musical pallet, and to great effect. That said, I don't get into "The Switch and the Spur" at all, with a trumpet overplay, same with "Many Shades of Black". But "Hold Up" rocks hard! Other highlights for me include "Attention", an all-out rocker, and the closer "Carolina Drama". A great album all around, even if a bit overlong at 56 min. Cut a couple of the weaker tracks and we're talking 4.5 stars. The evolution/departure from "Broker Toy Soldiers" is quite remarkable and impressive. I saw the Raconteurs deliver a blistering set at Bonnaroo a few months ago, and let there be no mistake, this is Jack White's band, sorry Brendan. Can't wait to see how Jack will keep the balancing act going between the White Stripes and the Raconteurs. "Album of the Year...The New White Stripes..." The new Raconteurs album is incredible in its layered simplicity. This is Jack White's new band and the album breaks boundaries while still having a familiar feeling to it. The instrumentation mixes modern and traditional styles in a seamless album. I found the debut album "Broken Boy Soldiers" to be a bit weak, not bad, but not terribly memorable. Pick this album up immediately! You will not be disappointed. "Rebirth of the Raconteurs" Consolers of the Lonely was sprung upon the public a mere three weeks after completion in yet another unorthodox indie music release. The Raconteurs successfully avoided any pre-release media hype/promotion, and got their newest album into everyone's hands (in all formats) at the same time. Although this could be perceived as a rushed album release, the final product sounds anything but rushed. Simply put, Consolers of the Lonely is what The Raconteurs should have released as their first album. Raw and energetic, with ballsy storytelling done in Jack White's bard-like fashion. Rid yourself of any preconceived notions, because if you're expecting a carbon copy of Broken Boy Soldiers, you'll be disappointed. With Brendan Benson and Jack White at the songwriting helm, The Raconteurs have merged energy and writing styles in a cohesive yet abrasive album. They've taken a softer version of The Raconteurs and transformed the band into a harder rocking, more in your face reincarnation, with shades of Meg White's "bash and slam" drum style interspersed throughout the album. Besides the strong instrumentals and vocal performances, the backbone of the album resonates from White and Benson's storytelling. The title track kicks off the album, immediately informing the listeners that The Raconteurs have moved away from the ballad-y nature of their former selves, which is a very welcome evolution. Stepping up the power and rock content truly showcases the talent within the band. "Salute Your Solution" seems to be their first single (and video), as it puts a true garage rock energy exclamation point on the album. Ballads aren't completely absent from the album, as the piano driven "You Don't Understand Me" gives a pleasant tempo and sentiment change within the album. Throughout Consolers of the Lonely, one can hear The Raconteurs' many influences: The Who, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, The Allmans, as well as a bit of traditional country elements. Broken Boy Soldiers failed to speak to me in the same manner as Consolers. The Raconteurs have combined their respective strengths and released an album which they truly needed to produce. With Consolers of the Lonely, The Raconteurs have transcended the Stripes' shadow and ultimately released an album which has the potential to be one of the albums of the year. "Rock is back!" I knew I would be seeing this band at Lollapalooza so I checked them out beforehand. All I knew was that Jack White was in the band, and I had never been a big fan of the White Stripes, but the collaboration with Brenden Benson (the other main singer) and the other musicians turned out to be a godsend! This album is incredible, I haven't stopped listening to it since I bought it nearly a month ago. I highly recommend it to anyone, especially anyone who thinks rock is dead.
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What our customer's say! "consolers of the lonely", i love this music! this is truly a great night when i vibrate to this...oh that didn't sound good or did it ;) anything i am doing this makes a great backdrop ;) thank you raconteurs! love, carol "unbelievable", This is the best album Jack White has ever been a part of. And the White Stripes are probably my favorite band. But there's so much more to this album than just White. Patrick Keeler is a beast on drums throughout, LJ has some good basslines and keyboard parts, and Brendan Benson absolutely shines, especially on songs like Many Shades of Black, Attention, and Consoler of the Lonely. Everyone talks about how much more this album sounds like the Stripes than Broken Boy Soldiers did, but probably the biggest improvement to this album is how much stronger Benson sounds both on vocals and guitar. The overall sound to the album is stronger. There's a lot of start and stop/push and pull rhythms going on, and it's a lot harder than BBS was. There's some strings and Mariachi on a few tracks too, changing things up a little bit. It has some great softer moments as well. You Don't Understand Me is great, and I still get goosebumps listening to Carolina Drama. This is easily one of the best albums of the year, if not the best. Jack White is one of those once in a generation talents in songwriting, and then when you combine it with the rest of the guys on here it sounds even better. If you like music just in general pick this album up, and go see them live. I saw them about a month ago. It was unbelievable. Highlights Hell, all of them. But especially -Consoler of the Lonely -Salute Your Salution -You Don't Understand Me -Top Yourself -Many Shades of Black -Carolina Drama "tastier each listen", Excellent record full of creative arrangements & great production. Songs are delightful and dynamic. This well-balanced band ROCKS live and provides a perfect vehicle for J.White's compelling tendencies. I smell a Grammy nomination. Enjoy in abundance! "It doesn't get much better than this.", Simply put, this is one of the best albums I have heard in years. It is excellent the first time you hear it and it gets better everytime after that. Maybe it's Jack White, maybe it's all of them combined, but if you are a fan of good solid music, you will love this. Buy it, you won't be disappointed. "phenomenal", Keeping it simple: This is literally one of my favorite albums I have ever owned. It's amazing. 
Read this reviews before You buy... "The Raconteurs - Consolers of the Lonely 8.5/10", Indie supergroup the Raconteurs, consisting of Jack White, Brendan Benson, and the Greenhornes' rhythm section, released Consolers of the Lonely a week before its release, doing away with pretty much any pre-release media hype, and the album's raw, bluesy sound reflects this choice. Unlike their debut, Broken Boy Soldiers, their latest does away with any attempt at musical exploration, with guitarist White cranking the amp to 11 on every song and the rhythm section running a tight ship. The title track is a refreshing blast of guitar freakout and anthemic drum pounding, and single "Salute Your Solution" only continues to up the energy with a funky bass line and White's wild yelping. Benson's and White's lyrical matchups populate the lyrics with desperate tales of outlaws and love, and the album's energy refuses to flag, switching from New Orleans-style horn riffs to White Stripes-esque stadium guitar antics to a bouncy harmonica/fiddle solo on "Old Enough." Consolers of the Lonely aims the Raconteurs down a single path paved with simple rock `n roll, and in doing so produces a hell of a lot more fun than they'd ever before recorded. "Might be a classic!", "COTL" is a fantastic rock record with plenty of grit and a genuine groove in spots. I hear a little of 70s prog-rock in several of the tracks (as if YES did an impromptu pub gig with John Bohnam sitting in). I love the clever tempo shifts and there are plenty of blues-rooted guitar riffs to set the whole thing alight. I rarely step up to write album reviews but, this one? I dig it, big time! "The Raconteurs - Consolers of the Lonely", Consolers of the Lonely (2008, XL Recordings) The Raconteurs' second studio album. **** The first listen is actually a bit challenging, and for a band that you have to love, it's honestly scary. However, once you rewind and try again, all the beautiful little parts come out and come together, forming a solid album. When you go back and listen to Broken Boy Soldiers, you think maybe that's how their supposed to sound and that Consolers of the Lonely is a step backwards or in the wrong direction since it's much more focused on hard rock. That isn't the case. Jack White was born to play the blues, and while the White Stripes may be a way for him to do a practically one-man minimalist show, the Raconteurs is a band. White may be the most important factor, but when you listen you can't imagine him playing with anyone else. Benson proves he can sing, lead or harmony, as well as shred his guitar like White. Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler are an outstanding rhythm section that is reminiscent of John Paul Jones and John Bonham. All four members of the band are unique, all are excellent at what they play, and the Raconteurs wouldn't be the same if one of them was missing. Not every track is a gem, but the opening hard blues rockers "Consoler of the Lonely" and "Salute Your Solution" show that the band had finally accepted embracing their hard rock influences, having the appeal and sound of White Stripes tracks but with a much warmer and full sound. "Old Enough" is a southern rock/folk number that really swings, the album's finest moment. Lawrence creates a very Entwhistle-esque bassline, and the fiddle and organ sounds only accentuate their 70's influence. This track also proves the band have not lost their playfulness. As with Broken Boy Soldier's "Intimate Secretary," the lyrics here are equally fun, though they do have a darkness to them. "And how have you gotten by so far/Without a head and no visible scar?" "The Switch and the Spur" bring in unexpected horns that may seem intrusive, but then cement themselves as belonging. The romping Rolling Stonesy "Hold Up" is one of the standout pieces, featuring excellent shredding by White and Benson while Lawrence and Keeler lay down a pounding head-banging beat. A Hammond organ finds its way prominently into "Rich Kid Blues," played skillfully by the bands fifth unofficial member, Dean Fertita, who also gives a magnificent piano performance on "You Don't Understand." Benson and White continue to harmonize flawlessly and extend their Sam and Dave approach to singing. This is a great album with just a bit too much filler. A shame, because this could be a true classic if some of it was cut out. Hopefully everyone is still getting along so that we can see a third album, because this is a band to be reckoned with. I dare say they are better than the White Stripes. Why? Because there are few bands who play as well together as they do. You can't imagine anyone else pumping out the shifting bass and drum rhythm on "Old Enough" other than Lawrence and Keeler, who, with Fertita's Hammond organ performance, sound like Radle, Gordon, and Whitlock from Derek and the Dominos. You can't imagine any other vocalist coming in with spunky attitude after Benson's monotone delivery on "Salute Your Solution" other than White. A band with immeasurable amounts of potential. (Consoler of the Lonely, Salute Your Solution, Old Enough, Hold Up) -Stephen www.politicianrock.blogspot.com "Raconteurs Rock", Much better than their last effort - Rock & some ballads ;). Overall it's worth the investment, particularly if you enjoy listening to the lyrics and what they have to say. Jack Whites influence runs rampant (so if you don't care for him, charnces are you won't like this). "Consolers of the Old Fogies", The Raconteurs are ... radical. Don't even listen to Consolers of the Lonely if you have sensitive ears. It sounds like Jack White left the tape running - thank god. This is what all the old fogies wish they could hear (today) from an early super group like Led Zeppelin in their prime. They tweak and twist all sonic sensibilities just far enough without breaking any confidence in how the story ends. It cuts across generational boundaries in music taste in a way that nothing this year has done - so far. If you ever wanted the White Stripes to pick up a few more instruments, this is your chance to hear what that could sound like with masterful musicians holding them in hand. Rating - A Keeper - Have it Mounted! texasflycaster.com |
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