Jack White Bands: The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather

[Tray73]

I've only heard a couple of songs from WS or Rec that I could really listen to more than a couple of times, so I have no real feelings of one over the other. I dont' think I've heard anything from DW.

I know some people consider Jack to be some sort of 'genius'. I don't see it. "interesting"? yes, but that's about as far as I can go with it.

Oh Mr Lynch you make me so sad First you slate Matt Bellamy and you are unimpressed by Jack White

 

[Lynch]

Not that I'm unimpressed. I think he has some interesting work. But I've yet to hear anything that made me say "wow, I can see what people like here".



Gotta remember, I listen to the likes of Radiohead and can't for the life of me find the F'ing "genius" that some people find in that drab either, so ... not to worry. I still have my outstanding personality going for me








(or not? )

 

[Cosmic Harmony]

Well stylistically speaking....Radiohead really doesn't have a whole lot in common with what Jack has done in any of his bands. "Genius" isn't a word that I really like to use in regards to music and I wouldn't go as far as to say use it to describe Jack (or Radiohead), but I think what a lot of people like about The White Stripes is that they're a newer band that swims in the classic rock stream but still appeals to indie fans, punk fans, and young kids who don't know anything about music. I think their wider appeal is what makes some people think he's a "genius".
As a songwriter and a lyricist he's pretty good (but let's not over exaggerate). As a singer he's unique sounding and it works with his raw, garage-y music but still isn't outstanding. I think what he does the best though (other than balance a million things at once) is play guitar because is soloing is a hair away from being out of control but he stays rooted by playing the rhythm parts in the middle of them and by having a steady drummer like Meg to keep the beat.

Or at least that how I see it.

 

[Lynch]

Well stylistically speaking....Radiohead really doesn't have a whole lot in common with what Jack has done in any of his bands.

Yeah, I wasn't trying to compare them in any manner other than just in reply to Trey regarding stuff I don't care for or "don't get", even if it is popular.