Things were looking pretty quiet from Jack White in recent years as the iconic White Stripes frontman last released a solo record, Lazaretto, in 2014. Now, he's set to follow up with Boarding House Reach, which is due March 18, and fans can get a taste of what's to come with the video for the album opener, "Connected By Love," above.

The single is on the somber side, riding undulating, sustained electronic rhythms that trail off in the distance, swirling back around with swelling fuzz. Despite the lighter mood of the track, White still delivers a powerful vocal performance with his explosive energy opening up the track over the mid-point, rounded out by gospel-styled backing singers and an organ solo.

Meanwhile, the frenetic "Respect Commander" (heard below), lies on the opposing end of the spectrum. It's busy bass lines and frantic drum work eventually fall away in favor of minimalist electronic effects cut with bombastic orchestration samples. The arrangement is hectic, never really settling into one mood for too long, seesawing between noisy moments and spaced out effects.

Boarding House Reach features a litany of guest artists and is available for pre-order at this location where fans can also check out the Third Man Vault Package, which will be the only limited edition version of the album. The special package features colored vinyl, an exclusive variation of the album's cover, a two-song 7" demo single, exclusive photos and more. See the artwork and track listing below.

Jack White, Boarding House Reach Artwork + Track Listing

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01. "Connected By Love"
02. "Why Walk A Dog?"
03. "Corporation"
04. "Abulia and Akrasia"
05. "Hypermisophoniac"
06. "Ice Station Zebra"
07. "Over and Over and Over"
08. "Everything You've Ever Learned"
09. "Respect Commander"
10. "Ezmerelda Steals The Show"
11. "Get In The Mind Shaft"
12. "What's Done Is Done"
13. "Humoresque"

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