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mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 27,883
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Ok forgive me because I just discovered/realized the brilliance of Jack White. I saw a live show on tv last night and I've been listening to him all morning. Someone point to a starting point...what album do I get first?
I feel ashamed that it took so long to listen to him.
Mike
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    elvistheking44elvistheking44 Posts: 4,237
    grab anything he's in, you won't be disappointed.
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    SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 NYC Posts: 25,849
    Elephant by The White Stripes is one of my favorite albums ever. I'd say something from the WS above all else.
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    halloweenhead95halloweenhead95 Croatia Posts: 240
    edited November 2016
    elvistheking44 said:

    grab anything he's in, you won't be disappointed.

    Well... Yeah!
    All his albums are great!

    @mcgruff10: I imagine you saw his solo performance on TV?
    If that's the case, a good place to start would be "Blunderbuss" (his debut solo album)
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    mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 27,883
    halloweenhead95 said:

    elvistheking44 said:

    grab anything he's in, you won't be disappointed.

    Well... Yeah!
    All his albums are great!

    @mcgruff10: I imagine you saw his solo performance on TV?
    If that's the case, a good place to start would be "Blunderbuss" (his debut solo album)
    No it was live at bonaroo
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    kasedougkasedoug The Golden State Posts: 2,890
    His Bonnaroo set was incredible. I was there in person and I'm so thankful Third Man dedicated an entire Vault to it (Plus, I can see myself in the crowd shot on the back of the box set).
    If you like that show, definitely get his two solo albums, Blunderbuss and Lazaretto. Like mentioned above, anything White Stripes is a great starting point.
    I have an extra sealed black copy of the acoustic recordings compilation that he put out a few months back if you're interested.
    Had you watched that set a week earlier, you could have got in on TMR Vault 30, which hits on all three of his main bands (White Stripes, Raconteurs, and the Dead Weather).
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,385
    Enjoy digging into the catalog!
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    halloweenhead95halloweenhead95 Croatia Posts: 240
    Bonnaroo!!! That live is incredible!
    I still regret not buying Vault #22...
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    PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,539
    edited November 2016
    Both of his solo albums (Blunderbuss and Lazaretto), and his recent acoustic release.
    And all White Stripes, lol. And all Raconteurs stuff. ;)
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,385
    Some suggestions:
    Solo: Blunderbuss & Acoustic Recordings
    WS: Elephant, Under Great White Northern Lights, Icky Thump, Get Behind Me Satan
    Raconteurs: everything (but my favorite is Consolers of the Lonely)
    Dead Weather: Horehound, Live at Austin City Limits 2009
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    mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 27,883
    So dead weather and raconteurs are side projects?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
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    RobbyD462RobbyD462 Victoria BC Posts: 4,768
    mcgruff10 said:

    So dead weather and raconteurs are side projects?

    Yup
    Dead Weather he plays drums and some backup vocals and Racontuers he's a boss guitarist and co lead vocalist!
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,385
    mcgruff10 said:

    So dead weather and raconteurs are side projects?

    Yup, but both deserve your full attention!
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    Massara133Massara133 Stettler AB Canada Posts: 430
    I would start with White Stripes - Elephant, Under Blackpool lights then Icky Thump and Raconteurs- Consolers of the Lonely.
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    mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 27,883
    so under great white northern lights is a good live album?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,385
    mcgruff10 said:

    so under great white northern lights is a good live album?

    I think so. Under Blackpool Lights is good as well
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    SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 NYC Posts: 25,849
    mcgruff10 said:

    so under great white northern lights is a good live album?

    Dude I'm telling you start with the studio stuff. You'll grow to love the tracks and then enjoy their takes on the live stuff even more.
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    mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 27,883
    SVRDhand13 said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    so under great white northern lights is a good live album?

    Dude I'm telling you start with the studio stuff. You'll grow to love the tracks and then enjoy their takes on the live stuff even more.
    we can discuss monday night. ;)
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
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    SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 NYC Posts: 25,849
    mcgruff10 said:

    SVRDhand13 said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    so under great white northern lights is a good live album?

    Dude I'm telling you start with the studio stuff. You'll grow to love the tracks and then enjoy their takes on the live stuff even more.
    we can discuss monday night. ;)
    Haha sounds good. I'll PM you my cell (you might have it already)
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    SD48277SD48277 Woodstock, NY Posts: 12,242
    mfc2006 said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    So dead weather and raconteurs are side projects?

    Yup, but both deserve your full attention!
    This.
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,385
    SVRDhand13 said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    so under great white northern lights is a good live album?

    Dude I'm telling you start with the studio stuff. You'll grow to love the tracks and then enjoy their takes on the live stuff even more.
    That's solid advice right there.
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    mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 27,883
    So is jack white more known for white stripes or solo work?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
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    kasedougkasedoug The Golden State Posts: 2,890
    mcgruff10 said:

    So is jack white more known for white stripes or solo work?

    White Stripes, by far.
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    SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 NYC Posts: 25,849
    mfc2006 said:

    SVRDhand13 said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    so under great white northern lights is a good live album?

    Dude I'm telling you start with the studio stuff. You'll grow to love the tracks and then enjoy their takes on the live stuff even more.
    That's solid advice right there.
    Haha thanks
    kasedoug said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    So is jack white more known for white stripes or solo work?

    White Stripes, by far.
    And rightfully so.
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    rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Anything but Lazaretto, save that for last.
    And you still might hate it, I love Jack White but that album is hard on the ears.
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    mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 27,883
    rgambs said:

    Anything but Lazaretto, save that for last.
    And you still might hate it, I love Jack White but that album is hard on the ears.

    Yeah I was listening to lazaretto last night and there's definitely some songs I was not into. The song lazaretto is freaking amazing.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
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    rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    mcgruff10 said:

    rgambs said:

    Anything but Lazaretto, save that for last.
    And you still might hate it, I love Jack White but that album is hard on the ears.

    Yeah I was listening to lazaretto last night and there's definitely some songs I was not into. The song lazaretto is freaking amazing.
    Yeah, title track is killer but there weren't any others I liked so I gave it to a buddy who likes more "experimental" music.
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    Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 6,937
    Stay away from live stuff until you are well versed with the studio output.
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    jerparker20jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,402
    Tim Simmons said:

    Stay away from live stuff until you are well versed with the studio output.

    Agree with this. If someone has tried to get me to be a fan of WS or JW on strictly live recordings from the beginning I don't think I would have become a fan.
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    halloweenhead95halloweenhead95 Croatia Posts: 240
    Can't believe no one mentioned "White Blood Cells"...?
    It's probably my favourite TWS album!
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    RobbyD462RobbyD462 Victoria BC Posts: 4,768
    I like De Stijl
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