Jack White Solo Debut 'Blunderbuss'

[LemonMelon]

Bono doesn't have a solo album coming out any time soon.

 

[Danny Boy]

 

[joyfulgirl]

So, uh, more than once I've read the title of this thread as "Blubberbutt" instead of "Blunderbuss"....

That's odd, given your well-known love of firearms.

 

[mikal]

Hypocritical Kiss

agreed. best song on the album!

 

[BoMac]

Hypocritical Kiss --> Weep Themselves to Sleep is such an amazing combination.

 

[mikal]

Hypocritical Kiss --> Weep Themselves to Sleep is such an amazing combination.

yeah, really the first 7 songs for me are incredible. then the album becomes less serious, but not necessarily lesser in quality. "On and On" is also an incredible tune!

 

[Danny Boy]

I just picked up Blubberbutt on vinyl during lunch today. I don't think anyone cares much about breaking street date anymore since everything has already leaked anyway.

Of course, I have no turntable at work and the download code doesn't work yet.

 

[Imperor]

I went to a listening event at Waterloo last night where they gave away a test pressing. Didn't get it, but worth a try. And free Austin's Pizza. So no big loss.

 

[u2popmofo]

Did you have a chance to listen to it as well then?

I'm looking forward to picking it up tomorrow.

 

[lazarus]

Pitchfork sez 7.8

Surprisingly good review from Dombal.

Unfortunate to hear the album is light on the guitar fireworks.

 

[Imperor]

Did you have a chance to listen to it as well then?

I'm looking forward to picking it up tomorrow.

I listened to it, yeah, but the experience didn't really allow me to concentrate on it. Seemed nice though.

 

[trojanchick99]

Pitchfork sez 7.8

Surprisingly good review from Dombal.

Unfortunate to hear the album is light on the guitar fireworks.

That's my only problem with the album as well. I really like it alot, but would love to hear more guitar work.

 

[LemonMelon]

The album henceforth known as Blubberbutt has an 89 on metacritic right now, which would put it above most White Stripes albums. That's ludicrous, but it is pretty good.

 

[monkeyskin]

Picking this bad boy up tonight and planning on listening over hot pot at home. Mmm cosy.

 

[deep]

the Sixteen Saltines video is a kick in the head

could not find it on you tube

but it can be found in this link

Watch Jack White's Bizarre, Terrifying "Sixteen Saltines" Video | News | Pitchfork

 

[trojanchick99]

Broke down and bought tickets for the April 30th show at the Mayan in LA. Happy I get to see him a month early!

 

[deep]

The Mayan is a great venue, got some great memories there with some great artists.

This show will be at the top of any lists.

You have caught some great shows at some great venues lately. Keep it up.
Build those memories.

 

[lazarus]

Too bad the Mayan won't be around after the end of 2012.

 

[iron yuppie]

The reviews are really waxing philosophical about this thing.

 

[BoMac]

I don't care about the reviews. But I LOVE this record.

 

[mikal]

I don't care about the reviews. But I LOVE this record.

yeppers. this album is fantastic! this and Lotus Plaza are my 2 favorite albums of the year so far.

 

[corianderstem]

Haven't heard a thing off this yet, but I'm definitely picking it up this week.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Loving it as well. I think I've given it about five or six listens all the way through, and I just keep wanting to hit play again. This will end up being one my most listened to albums of the year, without question. A lot of fun. I heart you, Jack.

The emphasis on piano/keyboards in a number of tracks leads me to think that the closest cousin to this album would be Get Behind Me, Satan. Which I adore. So, yeah.

His vocal delivery throughout the album is awesome, too. And varied. Some fast-paced, rhythmic spitting, some goofy and cartoonish stuff, some slower, darker, and more delicate singing. Yeah!

 

[lazarus]

The emphasis on piano/keyboards in a number of tracks leads me to think that the closest cousin to this album would be Get Behind Me, Satan. Which I adore. So, yeah.

Easily my least-favorite White Stripes album.

So I guess my expectations have been dropped considerably.

 

[deep]

Too bad Jack White won't be around after the end of 2012.

 

[LemonMelon]

The reviews are really waxing philosophical about Blubberbutt.

Indeed.

 

[lazarus]

Did Boner get a Brazilian in Israel?

 

[cobl04]

yeppers. this album is fantastic! this and Lotus Plaza are my 2 favorite albums of the year so far.

 

[u2popmofo]

Checkout clerk at Best Buy: "Jack White, cool.... Wait, is this Jack White from the White Stripes?"

 

[deep]

.