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| 0.0 | Nicksput | April 18th 18 |
Horehound is a good idea in theory, and it produces a couple of my favorite Jack White songs, but the album is front loaded to the max and the 2nd half has barely any standout moments. The instruments are excellent, and Allison Mosshart does a great job on vocals for the most part, but most of the songs are sloppily executed and don't really go anywhere, save for the occasional break down. Her voice is distorted on a few of the songs, and it actually works against her. The first 5 songs are excellent though, maybe reminiscent of 60's and 70's rock, but hard to describe at the same time. The first 5 songs are worth adding to any play list, but the rest of the album, save for No Hassle Night. Some good moments, but ultimately a letdown.
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| 4.5 superb | SalteyBacon | April 24th 14 |
Wow... A super group that can combine all the sounds the four have to offer. This lineup is exactly what you pay for- a bit of trippy, country rock, stoner blues and a good time. If you can imagine a smoothie for a supergroup, it could taste like Horehound... It'll bring you to Earth.
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| 4.0 excellent | TheSupernatural | December 12th 12 |
Jack White's playing drums and singing here and there. By default, you're gonna have a good time listening.
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| 0.0 | MrDoobie | December 1st 09 |
Rooted in old traditions, and with a sound that's familiar to Jack White's other work, "Horehound" still manages to sound creative and original.
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| 4.0 excellent | Pintcius | August 28th 09 |
It really got me. I mean, the line up speaks for itself, which was why I listened to this record, but the outcome from these musicians is so good that it leaves your mouth dry and wishing more.
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| 2.5 average | archerparadise | July 20th 09 |
The Dead Weather is an alternative rock supergroup. Having former members of The Kills, Queens of the stone age, The Raconteurs and ofcourse JACK WHITE from the white stripes.
Alternative music grew up and shot in the late 90s and with its shot to fame also came a lot of bands with techno feel and the basic charisma of rock n roll music was lost (though i do feel that music has no definition but the sound of digging nose shouldnt be as a track on the album).Ignoring this band's future lets review the tracks one by one:-
1. 3 Birds :- An instrumental track with pounding bass and grinding drums it goes in and out of loops giving it an eerie feeling. This probably shouldve been the intro track on the cd. (3/5)
2. 60 Feet Tall :- The first track on the album. Dark and brooding, vocalist alison mosshart feels sleepy on the track or is it just the aura of the sound the band wants to create. It does build up in the end. Not one of my fav tracks. (2/5)
3. Bone House :- Going with the theme of death (dunno why?!) this song seems energetic and the guitar work is consistent. The drums are fair but do take a back seat. Alison sounds great. (3/5)
4. Hang You from the heavens :- First single from the cd from the get go means business. Vocals are grinding and drumming is amazing. It is one of the best tracks on the album. (4/5)
5. I Cut like a buffalo :- Jack white sings on this one. Reminds of the white stripes. Jack writes bout killing someone. Track is groovy though the theme is dark. Piano and organ couldve been avoided to give it a more raw feel. (3/5)
6. New Pony :- This is a cover of Bob Dylan's song from the album 'Street Legal". The sound seems haphazard though alison tries to keep things sane and tight. Guitars get some attention on this track. (3/5)
7. No Hassle Night :- Starts off almost heavy metal-sounding but get too lethargic. By now I
understood that Alison's vocal style is kinda like that. The Dead Weather's characteristic sound
is probably eerie and grinding and far from being upbeat.
Avoid this track. Nothing special here. (2/5)
8. Rocking Horse :- Written and sung by Alison and white, this track again seems groovy. By 1:43 it turns screeching and more in-your-face. (3/5)
9. So Far from your weapon :- Barring the chorus i really had to lift up the volume to
understand the almost mumbling vocals. Drumming isnt anything to talk bout. Another track that makes me go sleep. (2/5)
10. Treat Me Like Your Mother :- Kick ass song title. So is the track. Its upbeat. Reminds me of Icky Thump. Midway the song turns faster. Listen to this one. (4.5/5)
11. Will There Be Enough Water? :- Written by Fertita and white it starts off with great
instrumentation. The piano is the backbone of this track. Listen to it only if you're into slow instrumental stuff. The vocals are hardly there. (2.5/5)
The Dead weather's debut album does try to define their sound. Though im not much into side projects and one-off albums, the group does seem to bring some honesty into this album. A little more effort and their sophmore album might just turn out to be better.
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| 2.0 poor | mvdu | July 15th 09 |
They tried to create dirty blues-rock with reckless abandon, but it ends up clumsy and without fully-realized structures.
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| 3.5 great | Mac | April 7th 20 |
| 5.0 classic | gormh | August 19th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | bobby72 | April 6th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | wg98 | May 12th 17 |
| 2.5 average | jackled | December 24th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | flea182 | October 31st 16 |
| 5.0 classic | tycobb | August 21st 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Lanas | July 25th 16 |
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| 2.5 average | Irving EMERITUS | July 21st 15 |
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| 3.0 good | Oz813 | August 2nd 09 |
| 3.5 great | greg84 EMERITUS | July 16th 09 |
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