Consolers Of The Lonely | The Raconteurs | Great Record, Better Than The Last

Consolers Of The Lonely | The Raconteurs | The music I've been waiting for since 1975

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	Consolers Of The Lonely The Raconteurs Warner Brothers, 2008 average customer review:based on 93 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Great Record, Better Than The Last

After hearing this, I took a star off my review off 'Broken Boy Soldiers,' as this album is more than a one-star improvement. I liked the BBS EP, but this is far more fully realized. Unfortunately, it's more of a Jack White record than anything, I say unfortunately because Brendan Benson is a much more sophisticated composer than White, and his skills seem under-used here. I am a fan of both, and appreciate that White brings a tremendous gusto and feel that Benson's solo projects lack. I hope this group stays together and includes Benson more in the writing process for the next record.

This record, though, absolutely rocks. The guitar work is fantastic, the production is perfect, the vocals are great, and the melodies, while mostly simplistic, are very catchy.

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The music I've been waiting for since 1975

These fellers got it right. Like I've been wandering (not unhappily, mind you) in the desert of punk, new wave, grunge, and indie for 30 years and I finally found my way home. I've been 'Consoled.'

Definitely a favorite for 2008!!

There really isn't anything that I can add to all the superb reviews I have read today. I am a fan of Jack White, and The White Stripes, and the first Raconteurs album "Broken Boy Soldier" took a few times of listening through it before it grew on me. It became one of my favorites, and I didn't know what to expect with Consolers of the Lonely. After listening to it many times, I can honestly say there isn't one song on this album that I don't love. It's a classic- I think it's genius. And it's true what they say about The Raconteurs putting on an unbelievably awesome live show. We just saw them on the 28th, and they rocked the house down! I have seen many performers in my lifetime, and I can honestly say this is THE BEST concert I have attended. If you get a chance to see them live, don't pass it up, you won't regret it!!

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Expect Only The Best

Consolers of the Lonely is different than Broken Boy Soldier and in a good way. They have written songs from several genres and made them rock. Broken Boy Soldiers is a great album in its own right. COTL is a different direction and is great for what it is, as well.They have doen great work with lyrics. There are the tell-tale slides from White's guitar that we all love.Track #14, Carolina Drama, is an absolute masterpiece. Terrific lyrics and masterful guitar blended with a great story. This song will live for the ages.

I love Broken Boy Soldiers, but I love COTL for different reasons.

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