The Raconteurs

[Jyqm]

Originally Posted by Red

..as in the new band that features the one and only Jack White (White Stripes) and 3 other kick ass musicians.

I just bought their new cd and I am transfixed, mesmerized, awestruck. I bought it not having heard a note and I am literally pissing myself as I'm listening to it for the third time today. First and last tracks are the best. "Your Blue Veins" is killing me right now. Sorry Meg, but I think I could do without your novice drumming for awhile if this is the result...

Anyone heard it yet?

That's good to hear, I know a lot of critics have been claiming that the album isn't quite as great as the sum of its parts, and that it's all a bit mediocre - or at least never rises above the distinction of "side project" - beyond the first track. I'll have to give it a listen!

The other recent rock release that I've been hearing a lot about is Wolfmother's eponymous album. Black Sabbath riffs for the hipster crowd? Sounds good to me.

But no more new CDs for me for a little while, I just placed a big Amazon order.