Definitely a favorite for 2008!!
There really isn't anything that I can add to all the superb reviews I have read today. I am a fan of Jack White, and The White Stripes, and the first Raconteurs album "Broken Boy Soldier" took a few times of listening through it before it grew on me. It became one of my favorites, and I didn't know what to expect with Consolers of the Lonely. After listening to it many times, I can honestly say there isn't one song on this album that I don't love. It's a classic- I think it's genius. And it's true what they say about The Raconteurs putting on an unbelievably awesome live show. We just saw them on the 28th, and they rocked the house down! I have seen many performers in my lifetime, and I can honestly say this is THE BEST concert I have attended. If you get a chance to see them live, don't pass it up, you won't regret it!!

Great Record, Better Than The Last
I wish I could take a star off my review off 'Broken Boy Soldiers,' as this album is more than a one-star improvement. I liked the BBS EP, but this is far more fully realized. Unfortunately, it's more of a Jack White record than anything, I say unfortunately because Brendan Benson is a much more sophisticated composer than White, and his skills seem under-used here. I am a fan of both, and appreciate that White brings a tremendous gusto and feel that Benson's solo projects lack. I hope this group stays together and includes Benson more in the writing process for the next record.

This record, though, absolutely rocks. The guitar work is fantastic, the production is perfect, the vocals are great, and the melodies, while mostly simplistic, are very catchy.

The music I've been waiting for since 1975
These fellers got it right. Like I've been wandering (not unhappily, mind you) in the desert of punk, new wave, grunge, and indie for 30 years and I finally found my way home. I've been 'Consoled.'

Racs on a roll
The Raconteurs' second album takes it up a notch (and I loved their debut disc)--the songwriting is a step up, and band is extremely tight and the album is the best rock record of the year so far. I haven't stopped listening to it since I bought it and my CD player shows no signs of abating. Buy this CD, you'll be glad you did.

Out of Nowhere!!!!
Who would ever thought a new Racontuers album would have come out so quickly.So glad it did and enjoyed this one greatly.As a big fan of The White Stripes as well,looked forward to this one.With Consoler of The Lonely,You Don't Understand Me,Many Shades of Black,Five on The Five and Attention highlighting this strong album from start to finish.If you like The White Stripes,The Racontuers and Jack White for that matter,go get this one now.It won't disapoint at all.You will love it. It does have some different sounds,which I love. I always like to see groups grow and not stay with the same formula.Even though The Racontuers only had one other album.
We can get spoiled by these fast releases.Next week maybe we'll have a new White Sripes.LOL!!!!! Anyway, check this one out .It will amaze!!!!
A solid 4.7 for strong rock record!!!!!