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This Complete List Of Raconteurs Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Raconteurs studio albums. The band The Raconteurs was first formed in 2005. The group The Raconteurs hails from the area of Detroit, Michigan. The band consisted of the legendary Jack White on vocals and guitar, Brendan Benson on vocals, and guitar, Jack Lawrence on bass, and Patrick Keeler on drums. This complete Raconteurs discography also includes every single Raconteurs live album. All these spectacular Raconteurs albums have been presented below in chronological order. We have also included all original release dates with each Raconteurs album as well as all original Raconteurs album covers. Every Raconteurs album listed below showcases the entire Raconteurs album tracklisting.
RACONTEURS STUDIO ALBUMS
Broken Boy Soldiers
Released: 2006
The Raconteurs’ debut album “Broken Boy Soldiers” was a blend of blues-influenced rock, marked by its electrifying sounds and profound lyrics. The band was formed by Jack White of The White Stripes, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler. This ensemble came together to craft an album that would reach number seven on the Billboard 200 and would earn them a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album. The hit single “Steady, As She Goes” became a defining track for the band, showcasing a perfect blend of melody and raw power.
The album was produced by Brendan Benson and Jack White and was released on Third Man Records/V2 Records/XL Recordings. It was recorded at Le Grande Studios in Detroit, Michigan, in 2005.
CD Track Listings:
- “Steady, As She Goes” – 3:35
- “Hands” – 4:01
- “Broken Boy Soldier” – 3:02
- “Intimate Secretary” – 3:30
- “Together” – 3:58
- “Level” – 2:21
- “Store Bought Bones” – 2:25
- “Yellow Sun” – 3:20
- “Call It a Day” – 3:37
- “Blue Veins” – 3:52
Consolers Of The Lonely
Released: 2008
“Consolers of the Lonely,” the second studio album by The Raconteurs, showed the band delving deeper into their rock roots with energetic anthems and engaging storytelling. It was critically acclaimed and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album, with the track “Salute Your Solution” frequently highlighted as a standout. Distinguished by its rich, diverse sonic soundscapes that we all loved, and incredible deep songwriting, the album peaked on the charts at number seven on the Billboard 200.
The members during this period were Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler. The album was produced by The Raconteurs and recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, during 2007.
CD Track Listings:
- “Consoler of the Lonely” – 3:26
- “Salute Your Solution” – 2:59
- “You Don’t Understand Me” – 4:53
- “Old Enough” – 3:57
- “The Switch and The Spur” – 4:25
- “Hold Up” – 3:26
- “Top Yourself” – 4:25
- “Many Shades of Black” – 4:24
- “Five on the Five” – 3:33
- “Attention” – 3:40
- “Pull This Blanket Off” – 1:59
- “Rich Kid Blues” – 4:34
- “These Stones Will Shout” – 3:54
- “Carolina Drama” – 5:55
Help Us Stranger
Released: 2019
A decade after their previous album, The Raconteurs released “Help Us Stranger,” where the band revitalizes their signature sound, mixing hard rock, blues, and a bit of psychedelic flavor. Featuring Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler, the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was welcomed by fans and critics. One of our favorite album tracks was the cut “Bored and Razed.”
The album was produced by The Raconteurs and Joshua V. Smith and was released on Third Man Records. Recording took place at Third Man Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, from 2018 to early 2019.
CD Track Listings:
- “Bored and Razed” – 3:35
- “Help Me Stranger” – 3:36
- “Only Child” – 3:41
- “Don’t Bother Me” – 2:53
- “Shine the Light on Me” – 3:27
- “Somedays (I Don’t Feel Like Trying)” – 4:06
- “Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)” – 2:25
- “Sunday Driver” – 3:38
- “Now That You’re Gone” – 4:00
- “Live a Lie” – 2:20
- “What’s Yours Is Mine” – 2:49
- “Thoughts and Prayers” – 4:42
LIVE ALBUMS
Live at the Manchester Apollo Vinyl Third Man Records
Released 2006
Live at Third Man Records
Released 2011
Live At Montreux 2008
Released 2012
Live at the Ryman Auditorium September 15, 2011
Released 2013
Live at Irving Plaza NYC
Released 2017
Live in Tulsa
Released 2020
Live at Electric Lady
Released 2020
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