Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0093624987314
Label: Warner Brothers
Manufacturer: Warner Brothers
Number Of Discs: 1
Packaged Height: 40 hundredths-inches
Packaged Length: 560 hundredths-inches
Packaged Weight: 20 hundredths-pounds
Packaged Width: 490 hundredths-inches
Publisher: Warner Brothers
Release Date: 2008-03-25
Studio: Warner Brothers
Product Description:
Consolers Of The Lonely follows The
Raconteurs 2006 debut album Broken
Boy Soldiers, which went Top 10, was
Grammy® nominated for Best Rock
Album, and spun off a #1 Modern Rock hit. Led by singer-songwriter-guitarists Jack White of The White Stripes and Brendan Benson, The Raconteurs
relocated to Nashville and moved to
Warner Bros. Fascinating, engaging, and rocking, Consolers Of The Lonely
fulfills the promise of the teaming of
two masters of power pop.
Customer Reviews:
 Rebirth of the Raconteurs, 2008-08-27
Consolers of the Lonely was sprung upon the public a mere three weeks after completion in yet another unorthodox indie music release. The Raconteurs successfully avoided any pre-release media hype/promotion, and got their newest album into everyone's hands (in all formats) at the same time.
Although this could be perceived as a rushed album release, the final product sounds anything but rushed. Simply put, Consolers of the Lonely is what The Raconteurs should have released as their first album. Raw and energetic, with ballsy storytelling done in Jack White's bard-like fashion. Rid yourself of any preconceived notions, because if you're expecting a carbon copy of Broken Boy Soldiers, you'll be disappointed.
With Brendan Benson and Jack White at the songwriting helm, The Raconteurs have merged energy and writing styles in a cohesive yet abrasive album. They've taken a softer version of The Raconteurs and transformed the band into a harder rocking, more in your face reincarnation, with shades of Meg White's "bash and slam" drum style interspersed throughout the album. Besides the strong instrumentals and vocal performances, the backbone of the album resonates from White and Benson's storytelling.
The title track kicks off the album, immediately informing the listeners that The Raconteurs have moved away from the ballad-y nature of their former selves, which is a very welcome evolution. Stepping up the power and rock content truly showcases the talent within the band. "Salute Your Solution" seems to be their first single (and video), as it puts a true garage rock energy exclamation point on the album. Ballads aren't completely absent from the album, as the piano driven "You Don't Understand Me" gives a pleasant tempo and sentiment change within the album. Throughout Consolers of the Lonely, one can hear The Raconteurs' many influences: The Who, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, The Allmans, as well as a bit of traditional country elements.
Broken Boy Soldiers failed to speak to me in the same manner as Consolers. The Raconteurs have combined their respective strengths and released an album which they truly needed to produce. With Consolers of the Lonely, The Raconteurs have transcended the Stripes' shadow and ultimately released an album which has the potential to be one of the albums of the year.
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