What Do We Want From Jack White?

Just what do anti-Jack White critics want from him? As the White Stripes unveil their latest, Icky Thump, the only mediocre reviews harp on what White hasn't done in his career. What critics don't like about White, is his albums don't reveal who White is. Most of his relationship songs are abstract and his songs about life don't dig deep enough. But he rock's like a mother. Didn't Zeppelin have the same kind of career? What people want from White are some straight-up anti-War or anti-Politician songs. But White hasn't gone that route. Some of us are enjoying the ride. Icky Thump gets over on guitars. Less so on trumpets and such. White still wraps his songs with enough hooks to overcome his lyrics. Someday he'll go all serious on us. Is that what you want?