After countless collaborations, tirelessly touring, new material, and some music making with I.C.P., Jack White has finally released something of his own. Jack White needs no introduction and I won't begin to bore you with one.
On April 24th, White released his first solo studio album entitled Blunderbuss. The eccentric single "Love Interuption" was already proof that this album would have a strong message in it but I never thought it would be as deep as it turned out to be. The album rips and tears at White's heart as he spews his emotions on the table with the greatest of humility. Blunderbuss finally lets us see Jack White at the front of his musical genius and not letting his supporting cast take over. This album is all him and by god is it powerful.
By no means does the music fare to far away from his previous work. The garage rock, booming bass and high pitched lyrics are very apparent, but its the delivery that is different this time. White brings the mystery that is he and the heartbreak and pain that is his music in to one beautiful masterpiece, all while keeping it under fifty minutes.
Gospel and blues reign supreme throughout the album, tracks like "I'm Shakin" and "Trash Tongue Talker" deliver lyrically, while "Missing Pieces" and "Sixteen Saltines" bring the rock. "Freedom at 21," might be the most White Stripeesque track on the album, but the White Stripe undertones are always there.
By the end of the album, White seems emotionally exhausted and to be honest, I was too. There is no question Jack White took his time on this release, as he does on most of his work. This album will be a perfect summer record and excellent for road trips. Piece this together with his amazing concert at Webster Hall, directed by the great Gary Oldman, and this is going to be the summer of White.
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