Jack White has 3 bands. I'm not sure how he finds the time, or what his muse is for writing so many songs, but he seems to feel the need for multiple outlets for his creativity. I've avoided listening to the Dead Weather for a long time because of that fact. I love the White Stripes, but I feel like Jack failed with The Raconteurs (his second band), with the exception of "The Level", which is one of his more bad ass songs. I made the assumption that because his second band was a failure, his third would be even worse, and I was wrong. When you assume, you make an ass out of you and me, and I did exactly that. I am an ass.
"Will There be Enough Water" is the type of song that I love Jack White for. It's bluesy, it's rock, it's distorted and it is bad ass beyond belief. The guitar work in this song can only be compared to Jimmy Page. It's epic, it's raw, it's dirty, it's just kick ass blues. Even better - it's live! The band is so tight that they put together a live performance that most bands couldn't master in a studio. Fucking show offs. I'm finding that no matter what I write, I just can't do this track the justice it deserves. Give it a listen and just see for yourselves.
It's pretty good.
ReplyDeleteNice. It is not really my type of enjoyable listening. However, I do like some of the White Stripes songs. I was not aware that Jack White had other bands besides that one which is interesting.
ReplyDeleteI wish I wasn't in the library right now so I could watch the video and relate to what you are saying. I kind of like blues and I kind of like rock ("rock" can be such a broad genre, in my opinion), so I'll watch it at some point when I'm at home.
ReplyDeleteFinely someone who writes about music I can relate to. Love Jazz in all forms...
ReplyDeleteLove the Bluesy sound. I'll have to look for more of them in the future.
I would not have known about this band without reading your blog... Thanks for posting this blog... Liz
i have never heard of any of these songs, but i like hearing about new (or old!) music. i also like how you added youtube videos of the songs.
ReplyDeleteSince this is your song of the day, Jake, I guess I will download it! I hope it's good :)!
ReplyDeleteHey thanks for this post, i've been meaning to get around to listening to Jack White's other music. This song is really good. I like these long meandering blues/rock songs, and Jack White is definitely good at that.
ReplyDeleteI was, however, cracking up at that chick on stage. She must be his girlfriend or something cause she didn't do shit up there. And then she lights up the cigarette and just like stands around and looks good for the camera... hilarious!