Consolers of the Lonely
The Raconteurs · 2008
55 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A dynamic blend of garage rock grit and melodic hooks, radiating an infectious energy throughout its runtime.
Why this album works
'Consolers of the Lonely' debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 and featured the hit single 'Salute Your Solution,' which received critical acclaim. The album showcased a refined sound that contributed to the resurgence of garage rock in the late 2000s and helped define The Raconteurs as a significant force in contemporary rock music.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys energetic workout motivation long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released on March 25, 2008, 'Consolers of the Lonely' was The Raconteurs' second album, following their debut 'Broken Boy Soldiers' from 2006. By this point, the band had solidified their identity, balancing Jack White's songwriting prowess with Brendan Benson's melodic sensibilities, further establishing their place in the alternative rock landscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Consoler of the Lonely 3:25
- 2 Salute Your Solution Standout 2:59
- 3 You Don’t Understand Me 4:53
- 4 Old Enough 3:57
- 5 The Switch and the Spur 4:25
- 6 Hold Up 3:26
- 7 Top Yourself 4:25
- 8 Many Shades of Black Standout 4:24
- 9 Five on the Five 3:33
- 10 Attention 3:40
- 11 Pull This Blanket Off 1:59
- 12 Rich Kid Blues 4:34
- 13 These Stones Will Shout 3:54
- 14 Carolina Drama Standout 5:55
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