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~ The Raconteurs
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  • Audio CD (24 Mar 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Third Man/XL Recordings
  • ASIN: B00164568U
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,694 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Consoler Of The Lonely 3:26£0.79
Listen  2. Salute Your Solution 2:59£0.79
Listen  3. You Don't Understand Me 4:53£0.79
Listen  4. Old Enough 3:57£0.79
Listen  5. The Switch And The Spur 4:25£0.79
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Listen10. Attention 3:40£0.79
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Listen12. Rich Kid Blues 4:34£0.79
Listen13. These Stones Will Shout 3:54£0.79
Listen14. Carolina Drama 5:55£0.79

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Rush-released in secrecy, the story goes that The Raconteurs wanted their album to appear in shops without any fanfare, as if it had always been there. It didn't work that way, but Consolers of the Lonely can certainly lay claim to being an album that is at once familiar and accessible--indeed, it won't be long before it'll seem like an indispensable part of your collection. The two opening songs lay out the sonic blueprint with a loose, rocking feel exemplified by overloaded lead guitar lines, fuzz bass and huge drums, with plenty of dynamic interplay between the vocals. Like Lennon & McCartney at their best, it's often hard to tell who is singing until one or the other takes the lead, while their dual guitar playing approach is similarly twinned, all ably supported by a rhythm section that's both nimble and powerful. Despite the strong offerings throughout, the best is saved until last with "Carolina Drama", a Jack White-led murder story-song that threatens to collapse under its own weight until the singalong ending breaks the tension. In short then, a huge improvement over the slightly underwhelming debut, and as good as anything else produced by the band's individual components. --Thom Allot


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'Consolers Of The Lonely' is the sophomore album from Jack White-led Detroit supergroup The Raconteurs. A thrilling mixof 60's rock, garage and Beatles-esque pop, the album will appeal to fans of The White Stripes, Brendan Benson and The Yardbirds. Includes the single 'Salute Your Solution'.

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, 31 Mar 2008
By Mr. Peter Kahl (Maidenhead, UK) - See all my reviews
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I first saw the Raconteurs at Reading two years ago and was completely blown away by their set. I liked White Stripes before that, but this was much, much richer and more varied. It seemed as if JW had really found had found the perfect context for his mercurial talent...

So I bought Broken Boy Soldiers on the strength of the concert and was mildly disappointed. Sure, Steady As She Goes is catchy and Intimate Secretary or Store Boght Bones are terrific tracks but they kind of paled in comparison to the live performance.

So when Consolers of the Lonely came out, I wasn't entirely sure whether I really needed another Raconteurs studio album. However, the love of my life bought it for me and I will be forever grateful that she did!

The album is an absolute gem from start to finish. It is more varied and confident than SBB and it doesn't have a weak track on it. There are some standout tracks such as You Don't Understand Me, Rich Kid Blues and These Stones Will Shout, but really you'll want to listen to all of this over and over again.

One of the albums of the year without a doubt!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars album of the year so far?, 13 April 2008
By J. M. Mccormack - See all my reviews
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bloody brilliant,not a bad track on it,have listened to it none stop,best tracks you dont understand me,many shades of black,rich kid blues,these stones will shout and my fav carolina drama.
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Restores my faith in rock n roll, 20 April 2008
I am a bloke in his mid forties who grew up in the seventies on a diet of music ranging from Cream to Joni Mitchell,Led Zeppelin to Nick Drake and David Bowie to Free.

I own 1000 vinyl albums and about 600 CD's. Do not write reviews on here very often as find most are written by people only interested in a particular genre rather than a love of complete range of music.

And now to the point. This is a truly astonihing record. The best thing i have heard in years. White and Benson have combined to create a mini masterpiece. Raw powerful blues based rock n roll.

People moan about it being derivative, but heh what isn't or ever has been?

From the kickass rock of Attention to the blues/soul of Many Shades of Black this has it all.

Come on Britich bands. We made the best rock and roll in the sixties and seventies. We can do again. Am i the only one bored with a string of mediorce post punk wannabees? Rather than listening to The Velvets,Gang of Four and Joy Division....put on some Cream,Stones, Zeppelin and this and make our music more interesting again.


BUY BUY BUY. You wont be disappointed.
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3.0 out of 5 stars It's not Whie Stripes
If you bought this because your a Jack Black fan you maybe disappointed buy Icky Thump instead if you don't already have it
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Published 1 month ago by Mr. Blue

5.0 out of 5 stars Jack White can do no wrong and is a music genius!
I have all the White Stripes albums and the first Raconters ablum. Overall Consolers Of The Lonely is a stronger ablum then Broken Boy Soldiers and, has many different styles of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dragonlord

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtakingly Diverse
Well done guys. A very special album that manages to have so much of what is great about Jack White without sounding like more of the same. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ahashaker

1.0 out of 5 stars Great music - abysmal sound quality
From a musical point of view I really like this album. Broken Boy Soldier was already very good and a tough act to follow. This is a superb follow up! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Chris

4.0 out of 5 stars Better Live
Great Album but does not come anywhere near their live performances. 2008 Pyramid Stage at Glasto they were just awsome, saw some of the best guitar switches between Jack and... Read more
Published 7 months ago by C. THOMPSON

5.0 out of 5 stars Lonely no more
Should get six stars when I can only give it five! A powerful mix to appeal to those with a taste for a spendid blend of rock/country/folk.... Read more
Published 10 months ago by J.J.

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock on Benson and White
Jack White is a talent, no doubt about that. But so is Brendan Benson, it was always going to be fascinating to see how these two managed to combine their main product with this... Read more
Published 10 months ago by M. Speller

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I appreciate the White Stripes, but not an enormous fan. This is really good. Fantastic opener and closer, and sounds like they had a lot of fun making it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by NShufti

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic heavy Rac
This is an album which just gets better and better the more you listen to it. Although a slow-burner, it is as good as anything that Jack White and Brendan Benson have produced... Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. Sweeney

5.0 out of 5 stars suberb
While many people found their first album two dimensional with few decent tracks this disc has prooved to be a great hit, with almost every song possessing a point of interest... Read more
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