The Raconteurs Can Rac On My Teurs Anyday!
I suppose I should introduce myself. I am a psychology major at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. I am also a DJ at KTXT here at tech, co-hosting a show called "Vintage Radio," specializing in anything from the 20's to the 80's. In a word, I rock. In addition to this, I'm a music junkie. I'm constantly looking for new music to satisfy my urges... Did someone say urge? HE'S GOT THE URGE TO HERBAL! Oh yeah, I also have a terrible case of ADHD. Have fun trying to understand me, jerks!
Anyway, unless you've been literally deceased for the past few years (Hi Grandma!), you have most likely heard of Jack White and his motley crew...er... make that motley duo, The White Stripes. Jack and Meg have been putting out minimalistic blues rock since 1997. Their fame grew with the release of their third album, "White Blood Cells," grabbing the public's attention with the catchy "Fell In Love With A Girl." Their popularity exploded with the release of their fourth album, "Elephant."
Anyway, unless you've been literally deceased for the past few years (Hi Grandma!), you have most likely heard of Jack White and his motley crew...er... make that motley duo, The White Stripes. Jack and Meg have been putting out minimalistic blues rock since 1997. Their fame grew with the release of their third album, "White Blood Cells," grabbing the public's attention with the catchy "Fell In Love With A Girl." Their popularity exploded with the release of their fourth album, "Elephant."
Jack White, pre-child molestor moustache. Or as I like to call it, The Golden Age.
But you probably know all this.
For quite a while, critics have been wondering if The White Stripes (Or Dub-Stripes as those in the know call them) [Editor's Note: What are you talking about] will expand their ranks to a full-fledged band. Well, now with the emergence of Jack White's new band, you get a glimpse of what a full band Dub-Stripes would sound like... sans the mediocre drumming.
The Raconteurs are this band. Led by Jack White and fellow Detroit...ite(?) Brendon Benson, the band sounds like the crossroads between Led Zeppelin and The Beatles. Taking the dirty, grinding blues rock from Led Zeppelin (or Da Zep to those in the know) [Editor's Note: Stop that, asshole] and combining it with the pop sensibilites and harmonies of The Beatles, The Raconteurs create a simultaneously retro, yet modern sound.
The Raconteurs-Store Bought Bones
This song has my favorite bridge in recent memory.
Taking a page out of my co-contributor's book-
You will enjoy this band if you like:
-Bluesy pop songs
-The White Stripes
-Leprosy
-Hi Grandma!
posted by God In Heaven @ 1:09 PM
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