Discussing
The gothic hue of Jack White's Blunderbuss

Thanks to Spotify I've listened to it once, but more as background than serious listening. I liked it well enough, and will definitely go back for a more leisurely listen. The spiritual element in White's work is intriguing. Have you seen "It Might Get Loud"? It seems to me that in this film Jack White embodies a deeply Catholic/sacramental approach, The Edge the Protestant/technical reason approach, and Page the pagan/grandiosity approach. I've thought about doing a deeper analysis along these lines, but it's not clear to me that White is simply worshiping at the altar of rock 'n roll without any deeper connections. This is not a merely pagan celebration of sex, drugs, and rock.

Interesting take, Jordan. I loved "It Might Get Loud." Not thinking of it spiritually, but biographically it killed me how obtuse Jack was. He just made stuff up left and right. I thought it was pretty funny.

One thing I'll point out... I said he "studied" at the altar of rock and roll, not that he worshipped at it. I too agree that the spiritual thread dangling from his work is pretty obvious. I'm curious where that will lead.

To be blunt.

I find Jack White's dark music mesmerizing. I'm really wanting to know if he is a Christian or not.