Jack White – No Name – Limited Blue with Black Smoke Vinyl, LP, Third Man, 2024
Jack White’s album No Name is a raw and energetic return to the rock sound that launched his career, blending elements of blues, garage rock, and psychedelia. The album features a wide array of influences, including Led Zeppelin and AC/DC, and even recalls the style of White’s earlier projects like The White Stripes. Critics have praised its explosive dynamics, ferocious energy, and clever lyricism. The music shifts between slinky blues-rock and punk assaults, with some surprising tempo changes and sophisticated guitar work.
The album was released exclusively on vinyl, maintaining White’s preference for physical media.
Side A:
- Old Scratch Blues
- Bless Yourself
- That’s How I’m Feeling
- It’s Rough on Rats (If You’re Asking)
- Archbishop Harold Holmes
- Bombing Out
- What’s the Rumpus?
Side B:
- Tonight (Was a Long Time Ago)
- Underground
- Number One With a Bullet
- Morning at Midnight
- Missionary
- Terminal Archenemy Endling
The album has been described as a return to form, with White firing on all cylinders, mixing his signature guitar-heavy riffs with poetic lyrics that balance the carnal and philosophical.
