jack white help

New Jersey Posts: 29,114
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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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  • Posts: 4,540
    grab anything he's in, you won't be disappointed.
  • Posts: 27,002
    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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  • Croatia Posts: 255
    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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  • New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    halloweenhead95 said:

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    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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  • The Golden State Posts: 3,011
    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).
  • HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    Enjoy digging into the catalog!
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  • Croatia Posts: 255
    Bonnaroo!!! That live is incredible!
    I still regret not buying Vault #22...
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  • Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,667
    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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  • HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    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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  • New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    So dead weather and raconteurs are side projects?
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  • Victoria BC Posts: 4,812
    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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  • HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    mcgruff10 said:

    So dead weather and raconteurs are side projects?

    Yup, but both deserve your full attention!
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  • Stettler AB Canada Posts: 431
    I would start with White Stripes - Elephant, Under Blackpool lights then Icky Thump and Raconteurs- Consolers of the Lonely.
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  • New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    so under great white northern lights is a good live album?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    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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  • Posts: 27,002
    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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  • New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    SVRDhand13 said:

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    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......
  • Posts: 27,002
    mcgruff10 said:

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    we can discuss monday night. ;)
    Haha sounds good. I'll PM you my cell (you might have it already)
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  • Posts: 12,243
    mfc2006 said:

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    Yup, but both deserve your full attention!
    This.
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  • HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    SVRDhand13 said:

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    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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