The Dead Weather "Sea of Cowards"

Part 4 of Jack White's "I'd rather do anything than put out another White Stripes album" mid-career crisis. Two Raconteurs albums later and only 10 months after the first Dead Weather record, White brings back Alison Mosshart, Dean Fertita and Jack Lawrence for another go-round. My initial thought was "B-sides". A quick, slapped together album made simply to capitalize on the success of their debut (A classic example being The Doors' Strange Days).

What really gives it away is that no song lasts longer than 3:45. Not something I would normally point out but Horehound had 4 songs longer than that. They just seem less invested in making this a piece of art and more invested in exploiting their current popularity to sell more records.

Must hear: Die By The Drop

(Release Date: 5/11/10)

The Dead Weather "Horehound"

Jack White + Allison from The Kills + Dean from QOTSA + Jack L. from The Raconteurs = The Dead Weather. Needless to say, I went in with high expectations. Unfortunately, it falls a little short. It would be a good album if it was 4 nobodies but these guys are known commodities. Temper your expectations and you will still find it an enjoyable record.

Must hear: Hang You From The Heavens

(Release Date: 7/14/09)