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Released 10 years ago

Acoustic Recordings 1998–2016

Jack White · 2016

86 min · 26 tracks · alternative rock · blues

A warm, intimate collection of stripped-down melodies that highlight Jack White's lyrical storytelling and acoustic prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate acoustic storytelling sessions
  • warm melodies for reflective moments
  • dynamic exploration of familiar themes
  • wave-like pacing with gentle shifts
  • for cozy gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2016, Jack White was firmly established as a solo artist following the critical acclaim of his debut album 'Blunderbuss' in 2012. 'Acoustic Recordings 1998–2016' serves as a retrospective compilation featuring reimagined versions of his previous works, showcasing his evolution and versatility across nearly two decades of music.
Stylistic neighbors
The Raconteurs· The Black Keys· Gary Clark Jr.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Sugar Never Tasted So Good 2:56
  • 2 Apple Blossom (remixed) 2:13
  • 3 I’m Bound to Pack It Up (remixed) 3:11
  • 4 Hotel Yorba 2:15
  • 5 We’re Going to Be Friends 2:23
  • 6 You’ve Got Her in Your Pocket 3:41
  • 7 It’s True That We Love One Another 2:43
  • 8 Never Far Away 3:40
  • 9 Forever for Her (Is Over for Me) 3:16
  • 10 White Moon 4:02
  • 11 As Ugly as I Seem 4:11
  • 12 City Lights 4:54
  • 13 Honey, We Can’t Afford to Look This Cheap 3:57
  • 14 Effect & Cause 3:01

Disc 2

  • 1 Love Is the Truth (acoustic mix) 1:39
  • 2 Top Yourself (bluegrass version) 4:40
  • 3 Carolina Drama (acoustic mix) 5:51
  • 4 Love Interruption 2:39
  • 5 On and On and On 3:55
  • 6 Machine Gun Silhouette (acoustic mix) 3:04
  • 7 Blunderbuss 3:07
  • 8 Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy (alternate mix) 3:03
  • 9 I Guess I Should Go to Sleep (alternate mix) 2:37
  • 10 Just One Drink (acoustic mix) 2:33
  • 11 Entitlement 4:08
  • 12 Want and Able 2:35

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