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Smothered by the indulgence of his rock star ranking, Jack White steps into the eccentricities of the supergroup, and at first glance, this seems to be a band where White's imposing presence could overshadow the rest. Not the case with these Raconteurs. Teaming with fellow Detroit songwriter Brendan Benson and Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler, the rhythm section from Cincinnati band the Greenhornes, White exhales a bit, deferring enough to his mates to make Broken Boy Soldiers play like a team effort. Following the Benson blueprint, "Steady as She Goes," which opens as a slice of 1960's radio pop, the record steers away from pigeonholing the rest of the way. White's in a Middle Eastern mood for the title track as he pulls off a wicked Robert Plant howl, while Lawrence and Keeler excel on the chorus-strong "Intimate Secretary" and the optimistic acoustic rocker "Yellow Sun." Like so many all-star bands before them, The Raconteurs could be one and done. But don't place the blame on this fertile and genuine debut. --Scott Holter
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2008 reissue of Broken Boy Soldiers. The Raconteurs debuted in 2005 with an album that entered the U.S. chart at #7 and U.K. chart at #2. Rolling Stone said, 'Expectations were sky-high, but The Raconteurs exceed them all.' The song 'Steady, As She Goes' hit #1 ' and 'Level' #7. The album was named Album Of The Year by Mojo magazine and the disc was Grammy nominated for Best Rock Album with 'Steady, As She Goes' for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.10 tracks.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely not Broken,
By Indiefem (Ottawa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Broken Boy Soldiers (Audio CD)
Far from a side project, the Raconteurs are a band to be reckoned with. As one of the two frontmen, Jack White (of White Stripes fame) is in top form with the rest of his bandmates, producing an album full of harmony, rock, and his signature blues riffs. Hopefully, this will be one of many cd's to come from this band. Their musical influences are diverse on this compilation...one can hear intimations of the Beatles, Zep, and even Joe Jackson on certain tracks. It's been stuck in my cd player for months now! Oh, and if you get a chance...see them in concert...you won't be disappointed!
1 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good piece of Music....,
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This review is from: Broken Boy Soldiers (Audio CD)
The Raconteurs were supposed to be a side project for Jack White. The music does sound like that , but it is very well done and most of the tune's are catchey. The various musical style's don't spread to far on here , usually going from rocker to a prettier song and so on.The first two track's are phenominal! "Steady As She Goes" is catchey and rocking , a good choice for the first single. "Hands" is also catchey and is a much better song musically , more structure. "Broken Boy Soldier" is a rather odd track and is not one of the standout's , but I think it is one of those track's that will grow on you. Track 5 "Together" is another favorite , it's mellow and has a good beat. "Level" is kind of experimental , again not a standout but is not bad and will probally grow on you after a while. "Store Bought Bones" is a real rocker and has a good feel. "Yellow Sun" sound's sort of 1950'ish and is very cool. I don't like "Blue Veins" to much and I think it is a bad way to end this kind of album. Anyway's a good effort by White and I think it is worth buying along with the all the other Gem's relesed this May! Cheers!
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4.0 out of 5 stars (147 customer reviews) 43 of 46 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Can't you kids just have fun sometimes?,
By Justin N. Voorhees "lymphnode" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Broken Boy Soldiers (Audio CD)
This CD may not change your life. It may not be the greatest thing your ears have ever happened upon. But, it's a lot of fun. And sometimes I think we forget that one of the best things about music is the smile it puts on our faces. I really enjoy listening to this CD. Period. No comparisons needed, no deep, profound thoughts about whether or not it is better, same or worse than anything . . . it's fun. These people make good music. So stop the internal dialogue right there. Remember that it's okay to enjoy yourselves sometimes. Really.
50 of 60 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
There are decent bands...then there's Jack White,
By David Kenner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Broken Boy Soldiers (Audio CD)
This album clocks in at just under 34 minutes but when the half hour is this good, it's hard to complain.The versatility that Jack White continues to show year after year is almost mind boggling. From the early White Stripes albums to "Candy Cane Children" to Loretta Lynn's "Van Lear Rose" to the music from COLD MOUNTAIN to "Get Behind Me Satan" to The Raconteurs, you just never know what he's going to do next. You can count on two things though: it will not be a copy of what he's done before and it will be quality music. I believe he's the best composer and best musician in rock music today (and will be tomorrow). The Raconteurs debut album is 10 infectious tracks that have a timeless quality. Sometimes it sounds as if this album could have been made in 1973, or 1979, or 1982, or 1990, yet it sounds very contemporary too. Instead of fronting the band, Jack's style is incorporated into a group of incredibly talented performers. The last track "Blue Veins" is one of the best songs from any of White's projects. When there's so much insignificant music being made these days, it's good to know you can put your trust in Jack. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
I stand corrected.,
By William J. Perkins "bill-z-bub" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Broken Boy Soldiers (Audio CD)
I never thought much of Jack White and was prepared to write this off as hipster hype, but you just can't deny the pure unadulterated Zeppelinesque rock on this disc. Maybe it helps having a drummer who knows that there's more on the kit than a kick drum? Anyways, I stand corrected. Icky Thump isn't that bad either, now that I think about it.
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