Reagan an I recently watched the documentary film “It might get loud.” I’m kind of surprised that we waited so long, since so many people had recommended it to me. The film profiles Jack White, Jimmy Page and The Edge. Each of them discuss their approach to playing guitar, their take on music, etc.. It was really cool. I have always been a huge Led Zeppelin fan. I was all over U2 in the late 80’s/early 90’s, but I can scarcely stand to hear Bono’s voice these days. I felt like The Edge had no business being in a film about rock guitar. But if nothing else, he provided some pretty stark contrast. And Jack White was (is really weird and) awesome. I have really been into the White Stripes for the past few years. “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground” is probably in my top 10. But for whatever reason, until watching this film, I didn’t realize that Jack White was part of the Raconteurs. Their sound is a lot different than the White Stripes. It isn’t as consistent, either. But is still pretty solid stuff. I was trying for days to pick a good Raconteurs song to share, and ultimately punted. I’m sure that everyone has heard “Steady as she goes” a million times. But hey, it’s pretty good. So press play if you are feeling like hearing it one million and one times.
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4 responses to “La Musica Coolica #90 (The Raconteurs)”
When I saw the title of this post I went ‘Oooooh Jack White!” There is something so intruiging about Jack White and his musical genius. He’s odd, yet I still want to hang out with him and bask in the oddness!!
Great post 🙂
I love this post. I’m a major fan of The Raconteurs, even though they are inconsistent (solid assessment, Jake).
I had fifth row center tickets to see them at the Hollywood Bowl two years ago, and at the last minute, I couldn’t go. I’m still bummed.
Consolders of the Lonely is a great album. The title track rocks my world, as do “Top Yourself,” “You Don’t Understand Me,” “Many Shades of Black,” “Attention,” and and and….
And… I agree with John Mayer, who once said something along these lines about The White Stripes: “They’re great, but I don’t know what they have to do with the Blues.”
I love “Steady as she goes” but haven’t been able to get into the rest of their album. Have you ever listened to Electric Six? Chrissie got us into that band- they come from the same scene as White Stripes.
PS-I assume you’ve heard Meg (Fink not White)’s cover of “I think I smell a rat” but let me know if you haven’t and I’ll send it to you. It’s stripped down alt rock at its best.
Another PS- I didn’t love “It Might Get Loud” –not sure why– because I do love Zepplin, U2 and White Stripe. Anyway, I thought you’d be interested in my opinion on everything you wrote about.