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Generally favorable reviews- based on 96 Ratings
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Positive: 81 out of 96
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Mixed: 11 out of 96
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Negative: 4 out of 96
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Nov 30, 2017
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Dec 3, 2015It's a top-heavy album. It starts very strong, the first three tracks being some real A+ four-piece old-school rock music, but the album sits on a bit of a downhill incline and gets less interesting as it goes. on. Still worth a listen through though!
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Dec 12, 2010
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bobdMay 27, 2007Great album.
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NickMMar 20, 2007Its very good....in my opinion, it isnt as good as jack white's work with the white stripes, and im very happy that the raconteurs didnt end the white stripes, but still im very happy with this cd
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ChrisWDec 29, 2006The song "Level" is, by far, the best song of 2006.
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NashaCDec 28, 2006the assembly of 4 amazing talents into one revivalistic-chic amazing super-band.
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ReubenFDec 18, 2006
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JuanLOct 7, 2006
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SNairOct 5, 2006I am giving this a higher rating since comparisons to the White Stripes are fully useless - this band is not them. Great rythmns, super infectious riffs, totally a fun-in-summer album - and that is sufficient in my book.
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RandyLSep 28, 2006
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SergeantDynamoSep 24, 2006The recording
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AndyAug 16, 2006A couple of great tracks mxed in witha couple of not-so-great tracks. Sounds like 10-tracks you'd hear on your classic rock station.
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timmJul 22, 2006this is not the stripes. this is musical genious. this is straight up rock and roll like you have not heard in a while, rockin out and still being original. i dont see any cd's topping this for a while. best rock cd in years, and gets even better with repeat. sends me visions of beatles and zep, without being blasphemous.
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megwJul 21, 2006ho hum
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[Anonymous]Jul 21, 2006Overall, a pretty good listen. It's better after listening a few times. "Broken Boy Soldier" is one of my favorite songs this year. Not as good as any of the White Stripes albums, but there aren't a lot of albums that are.
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KevinRJul 7, 2006For all of the hype, this album really isn't good at all.
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julietJul 5, 2006I guarantee that at least half of the review mags will be putting this album on their lists of top must-haves for the decade. It's got guitar like we haven't heard in far too long, it's fun, it's groovy, and hey, it's rock & roll, dudes!
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lilpepitoJul 2, 2006it's pretty good. not better then any of the white stripes albums, but still, it's pretty amazing.
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AlanRJul 1, 2006Some people are just too hard to please.
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aaronrJun 29, 2006
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JaharJun 29, 2006I must admit this album did not quite live up to my expectations based on the hype. But having said this, I love it. And, already knowing Jack White was a genious, I was taken aback at Benson's contributions which made this a fun album to listen to.
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LoganMJun 26, 2006this is the best album in the 20th century for sure
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ChriRJun 22, 2006read "pablo picasso" by gertrude stein and pay attention to the lyrics on store bought bones
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TheCriticJun 19, 2006I simply agree with Pitchfork's review... just a little better then what is comming out now. Only about 6 out of ten are listenable.
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JeremyTJun 13, 2006
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StephenPJun 9, 2006Rough, loud power pop the way it was meant to be played. Great guitar work, tightly arranged music. Don't try to make too much out of it, just kick back and enjoy the sounds.
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TyeN.Jun 6, 2006
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klassvJun 4, 2006it's real fun! and one boring song (call it a day)...
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ElliottRJun 1, 2006"Store Bought Bones" is a terrific song. The rest is decent, but definitely lacking what one would expect would be the result of Jack White finding a real band.
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curtissMay 27, 2006if you don't like this album, rip yours ears off and slap your mom for giving birth.
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PieroDMay 26, 2006boring
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JohnBMay 25, 2006I had high hopes for this album, but I am disappointed. While I don't think anything on this album is really bad, it reeks of mediocrity, more like a half made effort for a side project from Jack and Brendan. There are a few decent songs on the album but most I find very bland. I've pretty much become bored with with album.
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StevenMMay 23, 2006Jack White and company fall just short of perfection. Every single song brings a catchy riff, and a undertone that great minds are behind it.
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AliMMay 22, 2006
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EthanSMay 21, 2006This album has been given too much credit by some because of the members, and too little credit by some for the same reason. This album is good, but not great. If White or Benson were no-namers, the album would probably reviewed as a solid album.
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TimMMay 19, 2006i've only heard 3 songs, and they're pretty freakin sweet. a modified sound for jack, but his impressive raw talent still shines through.
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kkMay 19, 2006
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MarioJMay 18, 2006Expectations were stellar. Not deceived nor extremely impressed. Just very happy with the great bunch of songs in there. No new classic here though. But worth the wait by far. Refreshing.
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DavidBMay 17, 2006A very nice suprise from this "supergroup." There's not a bad song on the record and since I downloaded it, I can't stop playing it. It has a classic rock feel as many reviews have noted, but it does not feel dated. It's great to know that some people still love to make good rock music.
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AlMay 17, 2006
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CJLMay 17, 2006
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pmMay 16, 2006
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TomBMay 16, 2006
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MattD.May 16, 2006The Raconteurs didn't take themselves too seriously, but didn't treat this as an afterthought - it's good ol' rock music. Not better than the White Stripes, but more fun.
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juliushemisphereMay 16, 2006jack white jumps the shark. 'tis bland and uneventful. doesn't come close to anything the WS have done.
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DarrellMay 16, 2006Unbelievably awesome and crazy!!!!
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MackMay 16, 2006
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JoeMMay 16, 2006Incredible album. Creative songwriting combined with some outstanding harmonies between Brended Benso nand Jack White. Almost like they took the mellow side of Jack Whites songwriting and mixed in some Beach Boys quality harmonies.
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KidBMay 16, 2006I thought the Arctic Monkeys album was going to near impossible to beat this year, but this has just surpassed it sheer class! Its good old fashioned songwriting but with a White edge to it! very retro but we aren't exactly moving forward till the next Radiohead or M.I.A album so this is needed at this point.
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stevebMay 16, 2006jack white is one of the best out there right now. benson will make it too, one of these days. this album is nice surprise and it will be on my playlist for long time. i just love it.
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PeteGMay 16, 2006Love it - best thing ive heard all year, jack white is a legend! how the artic monkeys rated higher is rediculous!
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EJLEDJMay 15, 2006Pure Genius. Unquestionablly one of the greatest albums of all time!!!!! Listen now for tommorrow they take over the world. Kick Out The Jams!!!!
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bobdMay 15, 2006Great album.
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BlackJackMay 15, 2006Nice single. Thank you itunes for making it the download of the week.
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andyRMay 15, 2006A great album, this year is definitely the year of side projects: Eagles of death metal, angels and airwaves and now the raconteurs. Better than Get behind me Satan.
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AlanSMay 15, 2006Excellent. Shades of Led Zeppelin and Love in the mix. Well worth the investment.
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calvinhobbesMay 15, 2006Nothing is new here, but all songs work perfectly. Maybe you can feel statisfied with this album. Maybe.
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Awards & Rankings
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It's brief and even a little slight, but it's almost as much fun to listen to as it must have been to make.
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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.
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Nothing is really very exciting here, or very interesting.