Help Us Stranger [White Vinyl] (LP)
The Raconteurs
Amoeba Review
08/10/2020
Finally back after a decade long hiatus, The Raconteurs are ready to roll with their third studio release, Help Us Stranger. The band's heady mix of rock and blues continues to flourish, this time with a touch of psychedelia (a la the Beatles-esque bridge in single "Sunday Driver") and a fuzzy cover of Donovan b-side "Hey Gyp (Dig The Slowness)" that nicely displays drummer Patrick Keeler's chops. Jack White and Brendan Benson's singing and songwriting skills continue to bounce off each other nicely, and with a set of tunes this strong it's obvious why Stranger is one of the more anticipated releases of the year. Welcome back, fellas.