myboyblue Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 After spending a few weeks with this album, I think it's solid all the way through. Seems it missed the mark for many people but I can't count myself among them. Too early to tell but I may prefer this to Broken Boy Soldier. And I'll 3rd, or 4th, "Carolina Drama". Seems an odd choice to close the album but it works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Perm Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 i like it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I think it's still too early to say what will be typical for this tour. I have seen them twice (once was one of their first shows and the other was at a festival) and both were just over an hour. But now that they have a whole 'nother album of material, I'm hoping the shows are a bit longer. i saw them last night in nashville and they played at least 90 minutes. the new stuff sounded great live and the bbs material was a blast. very odd and entertaining version of broken boy soldier. was surprised how many of the songs off the new album brendan benson sang. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 God these two's voices work so well together... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 i saw them last night in nashville and they played at least 90 minutes. the new stuff sounded great live and the bbs material was a blast. very odd and entertaining version of broken boy soldier. was surprised how many of the songs off the new album brendan benson sang.Cool, well 90 minutes is better than 60, but I still thik they could do a longer show at this point. Any new covers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon Parade Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 These Stones Will Shout has been on constant rotation for me. The part where he's nearly screaming the lyrics: "Speak to me and don't speak softly Talk to me and let me know Grab hold of my shoulder and tell me Grab hold and do not let go" LOVE it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
auctioneer69 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I can't believe how seriously the Raconteurs are taken. Bought the first album after rave reviews and the hearing the first single and was sorely disappointed. It's like the musical equivalent of that Gus Van Sant remake of "Pyscho". It just seems like a note-by-note recreation of late sixties heavy rock. If it was put out under another imitator's name like Lenny Kravitz most people would run a mile. Fair enough if it was put out as a true side project instead of being hyped to fuck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon Parade Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I can't believe how seriously the Raconteurs are taken. Bought the first album after rave reviews and the hearing the first single and was sorely disappointed. It's like the musical equivalent of that Gus Van Sant remake of "Pyscho". It just seems like a note-by-note recreation of late sixties heavy rock. If it was put out under another imitator's name like Lenny Kravitz most people would run a mile. Fair enough if it was put out as a true side project instead of being hyped to fuck. Well, well, well, if it isn't Renee Zellweger. Welcome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
auctioneer69 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Well, well, well, if it isn't Renee Zellweger. Welcome! That's funny. Good line:) And funnily enough I used a reference to "Pyscho" too which is a fairly apt description of the actress in question. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I can't believe how seriously the Raconteurs are taken. Bought the first album after rave reviews and the hearing the first single and was sorely disappointed. It's like the musical equivalent of that Gus Van Sant remake of "Pyscho". It just seems like a note-by-note recreation of late sixties heavy rock. If it was put out under another imitator's name like Lenny Kravitz most people would run a mile. Fair enough if it was put out as a true side project instead of being hyped to fuck. It is definitely a nod to the great music of the past, but these are two of my favorite song writers right now, so you'll have to excuse me if I enjoy their music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 It helps greatly that The Raconteurs actually capture the spirit of the music that inspires them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 It helps greatly that The Raconteurs actually capture the spirit of the music that inspires them. It also helps if you know the music of Jack and Brendan, both of whom wear their influences on their sleeves in almost all of their music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Live @ Coachella Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Jack Lawrence is in like 4 bands I like. Gotta respect that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Jack Lawrence is in like 4 bands I like. Gotta respect that.Are you including the Do-Whaters? All I can think of are The Raconteurs, Blanche, and the Greenhornes... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Yeah, I was including them. Maybe that shouldn't count since it was a one-off backing band, but it's a really good album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Definitely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Seein' 'em in five hours! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChooChooCharlie Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Well, well, well, if it isn't Renee Zellweger. Welcome!Thanks for that, my face hurts. Although I respect everyone's right to their opinion -- if you enjoy rock n' roll music, I really don't know how its possible not to like the Raconteurs. It reminds me of Chuck Klosterman's story of interviewing Jeff Tweedy when Tweedy told him his son was in a band that covered Jet. Klosterman made some sarcastic remark that it would take a band of 2nd graders to want to cover Jet. Tweedy looked at him "like I had just made fun of a quadriplegic" and asked, "Well, don't you like rock music?" Klosterman goes on to say he then realized, "A.) Jet plays rock music B.) I like rock music, and C.) I actually like Jet, both tangibly and intangibly." Although I can't say I'm a fan of Jet (or the Jets, and am barely a fan of "Benny & the Jets") -- I think I'd be hard pressed not to have fun throwing back a few beers at a Jet show. For me, the same concept applies (on a more artistic level) to the Raconteurs. Its well-written, well-executed, poppy, hard rock, blues-based music. Its impossible for me not to like anything that fits that description. On top of meeting that fundamental criteria, I think this is one of the best rock albums I've heard in a while. As far as why do the Raconteurs when you have the White Stripes -- anyone who knows the Stripes and Raconteurs well knows that their creations (while admittedly similar at times) are mutually exclusive. The Rac give Jack a bassist, a great collaborator and singer, and a drummer with real chops (sorry Meg you know I love you). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
auctioneer69 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Thanks for that, my face hurts. Although I respect everyone's right to their opinion -- if you enjoy rock n' roll music, I really don't know how its possible not to like the Raconteurs. It reminds me of Chuck Klosterman's story of interviewing Jeff Tweedy when Tweedy told him his son was in a band that covered Jet. Klosterman made some sarcastic remark that it would take a band of 2nd graders to want to cover Jet. Tweedy looked at him "like I had just made fun of a quadriplegic" and asked, "Well, don't you like rock music?" Klosterman goes on to say he then realized, "A.) Jet plays rock music B.) I like rock music, and C.) I actually like Jet, both tangibly and intangibly." Although I can't say I'm a fan of Jet (or the Jets, and am barely a fan of "Benny & the Jets") -- I think I'd be hard pressed not to have fun throwing back a few beers at a Jet show. For me, the same concept applies (on a more artistic level) to the Raconteurs. Its well-written, well-executed, poppy, hard rock, blues-based music. Its impossible for me not to like anything that fits that description. On top of meeting that fundamental criteria, I think this is one of the best rock albums I've heard in a while. As far as why do the Raconteurs when you have the White Stripes -- anyone who knows the Stripes and Raconteurs well knows that their creations (while admittedly similar at times) are mutually exclusive. The Rac give Jack a bassist, a great collaborator and singer, and a drummer with real chops (sorry Meg you know I love you). Point taken. I'd agree that the Raconteurs are on a similar level to Jet. The equivalent of a good looking covers band with attitude. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I think I'd be hard pressed not to have fun throwing back a few beers at a Jet show I did just this when they came to the Vic a couple years ago and low and behold, The Blisters and their parents were watching from one of the boxes. It was a fun show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Stream of Washibgton DC - 9:30 Club I heard tell that The Raconteurs were a great live band. Thanks NPR for providing some strong evidence to support this idea! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 more dates: 09/16/08 Roseland Theater w/ The Kills Portland, OR 6/7 at 10 am 09/17/08 Roseland Theater w/ The Kills Portland, OR 6/7 at 10 am 09/18/08 Malkin Bowl @ Stanley Park w/ The Kills Vancouver, BC 6/6 at 10 am 09/19/08 WaMu Theater w/ The Kills Seattle, WA 6/6 at 10 am 09/22/08 Greek Theater w/ The Kills Los Angeles, CA 6/7 at 12 pm 09/24/08 SDSU Open Air Theater w/ The Kills San Diego, CA 6/6 at 12 pm 09/25/08 Santa Barbara Bowl w/ The Kills Santa Barbara, CA 6/6 at 11 am 09/29/08 Cannon Center w/ The Kills Memphis, TN 6/6 at 10 am 09/30/08 Ryman Auditorium w/ The Kills Nashville, TN 6/6 at 10 am 10/01/08 The Tabernacle w/ The Kills Atlanta, GA 6/6 at 10 am Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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