Acoustic Recordings 1998-2016
by Jack White
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Q Magazine
    Sep 26, 2016
    60
    The folky reworking off The Raconteurs' Caroline Drama is an improvement on the original and the stark version of Love Is The Truth, originally written for a coke ad, outweighs the bombast of the released version. [Nov 2016, p.117]
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  2. Record Collector
    Sep 13, 2016
    60
    Though Acoustic Recordings doesn’t quite offer a parallel discography, it is a reminder of some easily overlooked moments in White’s ever expanding discography.
  3. American Songwriter
    Sep 9, 2016
    60
    Unless you are a White fanatic, the few hard to find selections generally aren’t compelling enough to purchase lots of songs easy to obtain. That makes this an interesting but hardly essential stop-gap release until White’s next official project.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. Ricko
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    This is a great collection for fans of White's work and definitely more or an anthology rather than a best of. The acoustic (ish) elementThis is a great collection for fans of White's work and definitely more or an anthology rather than a best of. The acoustic (ish) element really showcases the "to the point" side of his songwriting talent. It's a comprehensive yet engaging listen from a true giant of rock n roll.… Full Review »
  2. jcotrim21
    Oct 4, 2016
    10
    Music never tasted so good, music never tasted so good, music never tasted so good to me... what an album. A compilation of great songs, inMusic never tasted so good, music never tasted so good, music never tasted so good to me... what an album. A compilation of great songs, in their simplest version. Impossible not to love. In-temporal Sounds and lyrics from the guts of a genius.… Full Review »
  3. DavidCall360
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    This collection of Acoustic and Alternate versions of Jack White's songs spanning across his entire career proves that He is a master atThis collection of Acoustic and Alternate versions of Jack White's songs spanning across his entire career proves that He is a master at doing what He does. Not one song feels out of place or unfinished. Any fan of Jack White should definitely check out this compilation. It is wonderful.… Full Review »
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