Love Interruption
| "Love Interruption" | ||||
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| Single by Jack White | ||||
| from the album Blunderbuss | ||||
| Released | January 31, 2012 | |||
| Format | Digital download, 7" | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Blue-eyed soul, folk rock, Soft rock | |||
| Length | 2:36 | |||
| Label | Third Man, Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jack White | |||
| Producer(s) | Jack White | |||
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"Love Interruption" is the first single from Jack White's debut solo album, Blunderbuss.
Reception
The song has received favorable reviews from critics. Jon Dolan of Rolling Stone gave the song a rating of 3 1/2 out of 5 stars, describing the song as a "loopy little soul sketch", and stating the song's "organ spritz and puppy-eyed Casio bassoon evoke "Son of a Preacher Man." Dolan also acclaimed Ruby Amanfu's backing vocals, stating "Ruby Amanfu’s harried backing warble fits a song that adds an awkwardly personal wrinkle to the White Stripes errant primitivism."[1]
Jem Aswad of Billboard described the song as "an unusual but tantalizing lead track" and also stated, "Like the recent material from his other bands - and its title -- "Love Interruption" leaves you lusting for more."[2]
NME had a mixed review, stating "Musically, there's no trademark JW riffing. The song is rather a drumless, minimalist affair based on the chord progression of The Beta Band's 'Dry The Rain' (inadvertently, I'm sure, although the idea of Jack blazing up a spliff to 'The Three EPs' is an awesome), doodling electric piano and an unnamed female vocal echo (or a treated Jack vocal, maybe). The intensity is in the lyrics and its powerful, repetitive chorus."[3]
The song was covered by the band First Aid Kit when they appeared on Triple J's radio program in 2014.[4] Jack White had previously produced a track with the band for his record label Third Man Records.[5]
Track listing
- "Love Interruption"
- "Machine Gun Silhouette"
Personnel
- Jack White – lead vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar
- Ruby Amanfu – backing vocals
- Brooke Waggoner – Wurlitzer electric piano
- Emily Bowland – soprano and bass clarinets
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Rock Songs (Billboard)[6] | 27 |
| US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] | 13 |
| Canadian Active Rock Chart[7] | 11 |
| Canadian Alternative Rock Chart[8] | 6 |
| Japan Hot 100[6] | 83 |
References
- ↑ "Jack White "Love Interruption"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
- ↑ "Track Review: Jack White, 'Love Interruption'". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
- ↑ "Jack White - 'Love Interruption'". NME. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
- ↑ http://pitchfork.com/news/56122-first-aid-kit-cover-jack-whites-love-interruption/
- ↑ http://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2011/01/18/133017386/song-premiere-jack-white-produces-swedens-first-aid-kit
- 1 2 3 "Love Interruption - Jack White". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
- ↑ "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive: Active Rock - April 10, 2012". America's Music Charts. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
- ↑ "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive: Alternative Rock - April 17, 2012". America's Music Charts. Retrieved April 30, 2012.