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Universal acclaim- based on 178 Ratings
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Positive: 158 out of 178
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Mixed: 17 out of 178
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Negative: 3 out of 178
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Apr 30, 2012
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Jul 10, 2012
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May 26, 2012
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Jul 16, 2018Graceful White's heterogeneous and characteristic sound with pinch of graceful pianos and another classical instruments. Good as Lazaretto, even a little bit more inspired.
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Dec 20, 2012
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Apr 27, 2012I am taking Jack White more seriously - as I listen to his first solo album - than I had with the White Stripes or any of his other projects (sans Loretta Lynn - that was classic), and I am loving what I hear both musically and lyrically. This is the Jack White album I have been waiting 10 years for!!!
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Oct 12, 2014I don't understand Jack White. I don't see why he's such a legend in rock. I'm not saying this album is bad, but it's just hard to listen to the same simple guitar leads and lyrics. Every once in a while Jack produces a gem, but most of the tracks aren't memorable or fun to listen to. It's just average, in my opinion. Favorite track: Freedom at 21
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May 5, 2012
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May 24, 2012This is a marvelous return to form by a masterful songwriter, guitarist and singer. There are a number of stunning 5 star tracks here including the title track, the first two singles the superfun retro-blueser I'm Shakin, Poor Boy and the GORgeous Hypocritical Kiss. A wonderful reminder that rock 'n' roll will never die.
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Apr 24, 2012This album works in every way! Check out the full staff review at Manik Music's site http://www.manikmusic.net/reviews/jack-white-blunderbuss/
Blunderbuss is everything I wanted it to be, everything it needed to be. Itâ -
May 25, 2012
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May 25, 2012Jack White combines often times harsh and personal lyrics with joyous bluesy, folk rock melodies to create one of the best debuts in a long time and (so far) the best album of 2012.
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May 6, 2012A fun and emotional ride from Jack White's first solo album "Blunderbuss." With high energy and confidence, White doesn't only pour his soul out, he let's the listener feel the energy through his words and powerful songs. Already anticipating the sophomore album. P.S. congrats to Jack White on landing the #1 spot on Billboard 200 with "Blunderbuss."
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May 8, 2012Critics be damned; haters be damned.
Great record; brilliant musician; get it.
The man's a maverick-does what he wants.
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Apr 24, 2012The most important thing to remember when listening to this album is that it isn't a debut. It's his 12th, and the new-found maturity helps it sticks right up there with the best of what he's done before. This album is some of the best music to come out of anywhere recently, and has the strongest shout for album of the year so far.
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Jun 2, 2012
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Apr 25, 2012
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May 3, 2012http://mattneric.wordpress.com/2012/05/02/jack-white-blunderbuss/
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Apr 26, 2012
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Apr 24, 2012
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Feb 17, 2013
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Apr 26, 2012
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Apr 25, 2012surprising? this album's production is very differnt from other jack white projects, but i would say it's among the best. the best quality of this album is it's diversity--from folky, to vintage jack white garage style, to some songs with a hip-hoppy undertone--it's a mature, objective solo work if nothing else. worth a listen, especially for any of the multitude of white's followers.
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Aug 8, 2012
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Aug 8, 2012Don't get me wrong, I love my Jacky boy and there are a few solid tracks, but the album seems more like a never ending divorce ballad. I guess I just want to see Jacky happy...and to see The White Stripes together again.
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Jan 25, 2013After listening the album I prefer to add to my play list
1.Missing Pieces
2.Sixteen Saltines
3.Freedom at 21
4.Love Interruption
5.Hypocritical Kiss
6.Weep Themselves to Sleep
7.I'm Shakin'
8.Trash Tongue Talker
9.Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy
10.Take Me With You When You Go
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Apr 24, 2012In no way is this album cohesive, but that's what makes it great. Sounds ranging from rock to blues to alt country. Great use of keys and head shaking guitar riffs. This album will grow on you the more you listen to it as White's very personal and catchy songwriting is displayed. Can't wait to see this live as he is one of the great stage performers of our generation.
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Oct 22, 2021Almost 10 years later, I’ve realized just how good this album is…wow. I haven’t listened to it in years, I don’t know what made me listen but I’m so happy I did. This is a classic album, from start to finish it’s excellent.
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Feb 17, 2013
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Apr 24, 2012Jack White isn't just The White Stripes, isn't just the Raconteurs, the Dead Weather, or one hell of a producer. This album displays the full breadth of his interest, from the raw rock seen in the early Stripes albums to polished beauty unlike much of what he's put his name on before. He's never been more honest with us in his career, and it pays off on Blunderbuss.
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Apr 24, 2012
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Apr 29, 2012While the songs are all decent, the album is the least creative i've seen from Jack yet. The album is the kind that can be played in order which some may enjoy but I find repulsive. It is however nice to hear bits of white stripes in there and I have found several of the songs stuck in my head for hours. However, this does not make an album.
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May 4, 2012
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May 7, 2012Quite simply... a remarkable attempt at turning poetry of the soul into enjoyable music from the soul that so few truly have achieived. Business as usual for Jack. An energetic & neccesary masterpiece if I do say so myself !!
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Jun 11, 2012
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Aug 8, 2012It's something different from The White Stripes and the other bands Sir White got in to... It's a great record to enjoy, full of sound and great soul... A good debut solo career breakthrough album by the artist that definitely worth it.
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Mar 2, 2016Catchy,clever,powerfull,mysterious,great for road trips.This is Jack White at his best.The lyrics and the overall tone are indeed gorgeous.Amazing album.
Awards & Rankings
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MagnetJun 19, 2012Is White's nonchalant spectrum dabbling [found throughout the album] as interesting as the myriad variables of his own quirky sound? Eh, not quite. [No.88 p.60]
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May 30, 2012White's nominal solo debut is as striking sonically as any album he's ever authorized.
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May 10, 2012He's written better songs and told better stories, but Blunderbuss lends rare perspective on a man who generally lets image speak for him.