"Salute Your Solution" is a song by American rock band the Raconteurs. It is the first single from their second album Consolers of the Lonely. It was released on March 25, 2008 the same day as the album release. Jack White and Brendan Benson share lead vocal duties on the track.
The single peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart, their second highest-charting single (after 2006's "Steady, As She Goes").
Music video
A music video was made for the single and was released on March 25, 2008. It was directed by Autumn de Wilde.
Critical response Commenting on the rhythm section by Patrick Keeler (drums) and Jack Lawrence (bass), Prefix Magazine said that "their propulsive rhythm single-handedly saves first single 'Salute Your Solution'."Winistorfer, Andrew (March 31, 2008), Review PrefixMag.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-18 The Metro Times said the single "feature[s] monster guitar riffs that wouldn't sound out of place on a Free or early Aerosmith record."Holdship, Bill (2008-04-02), "Shake more action" MetroTime.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-18 This song was number 42 on Rolling Stones list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008."The 100 Best Songs of 2008". Rolling Stone (December 25, 2008). Retrieved 2008-12-25
Track listing 7" and 12"
Charts
Weekly charts +Chart (2008)Peakposition Czech Republic Modern Rock (IFPI) 9
Year-end charts +Chart (2008)Position US Alternative Airplay (Billboard) 30
References
External links "Salute Your Solution - review", Daily Music Guide