THE RACONTEURS Help Us Stranger
THIRD MAN
Back after an 11-year hiatus, Jack White and his co-conspirators picked up where they left off with Consolers Of The Lonely.
That’s to say, anyone fearing the kind of indulgences White brought to last year’s solo album Boarding House Reach will have enjoyed the more conventional rock leanings of Help Us Stranger. The vibe was uncluttered and exuberant – including a cover of Donovan’s “Hey Guy (Dig The Slowness)” – while the attendant tour was among the year’s live highlights.