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Elephant

by: The White Stripes

Release Date March 31, 2003
A lot of people describe this as Jack and Meg White's finest accomplishment to date. Where it is impressive, it doesn't have the same fluidity as its predecessor, 'White Blood Cells'. However, it's nearly as good. Opener 'Seven Nation Army' has an intimidating, imposing bassline, and the sheer furious tempo of 'Black Math' are both impressive. 'There's No Home For You Here' is a bit 'Queen' but falls below the standard of the two previous songs. 'I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself' is brilliant. It starts quietly enough, but explodes during the choruses, and towards the end with Jack White's wailing guitar. 'In The Cold, Cold Night' is Meg's turn on vocals, and it shows as a weak point on the album. Track six, 'I Want To Be The Boy To ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 2
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Icky Thump

by: White Stripes

Release Date June 18, 2007
This is a damned fine album. I mean, notwithstanding the fact that it's 'Ecky and not Icky Thump, added to the fact that I am slightly bored with the concept of The White Stripes and wasn't exactly excited to hear that Jack & Meg were releasing a new album in 2007, the content of this album - or at least the majority of it - has won me over. There are plenty of songs on this album that would easily fit alongside the best output of 'White Blood Cells' or 'Elephant' and hearing that they had gone back to the hard-edged, bluesy style they excel at was pleasing.

Straight away, when I heard the lyrics of the title track, especially the lines;

"White Americans, what?/Nothing better to do?/Why don't you kick yourself out?/You're ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 3
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The White Stripes

by: The White Stripes

Release Date November 26, 2001
From the pounding drum intro to opening track 'Jimmy the Exploder' this album is a winner. Check the liner notes; they even give credit for the loan of the 18" floor tom that helps to make this massive racket. Zipping through 18 songs in 45 minutes, these selections are stripped down, raw and full of energy. The reverb is cranked up high, the playing is intense, and the attitude is ferocious.

I've been a bit of a latecomer to the White Stripes, but I've almost caught up now. I think De Stijl is still my favourite, but this one comes close. It's what the White Stripes are supposed to sound like.

And that's all I have to say about that.

CD-Charts Position 4
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De Stijl

by: The White Stripes

Release Date February 04, 2002
I guess the first thing that struck me was the overall look of the album; a cover containing simple shapes surrounding Jack and Meg (Meg looks about 13) and a Dutch name. De Stijl. That's alienating an audience straight away really...having a name people will be unable to pronounce. So flipping through the sleeve I find some interesting ideas and quotations about this weird shapely art they've used for the cover...the artists involved are Paul Overy, Gerrit Rietveld, Theo Van Deosburg and Vilmos Huszar...for all you Google kids. Jack likes to leave a little note in his album sleeves and this one ends with:

"Even if the goal of achieving beauty from simplicity is aesthetically less exciting, it may force the mind to acknowledge the simple components ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 5
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Get Behind Me Satan

by: White Stripes

Release Date June 06, 2005
This is without a doubt the best White Stripes album. Where as elephant recieved much critical acclaim and gave them the success they earned, this album seems to not start where elephant left off. The White Stripes prove with this album that they are not a one trick pony. Instead of making another classic modern guitar album like elephant, they decide to make an album mainly of songs on paino and other random instruments.
This album is very experimental but its not experimental for the sake of it, instead its experimental in order to adapt and modify their sound.This album features many great singles such as my doorbell, and some great songs like the nurse and little ghost. It also has songs such as red rain which prove Jack White is the best guitarist of his generation. ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 6
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White Blood Cells

by: The White Stripes

Release Date September 24, 2001
there is many a man who doesn like the white stripes.
perhaps they are under produced and raw
but they re also
fun
loud
exciting
edgy

jack white surely, is one of this centuries finest songwrites and guitarists

he can write and play any style
and they shine through with a gleaming swagger here


this is the white stripes at their primal best, raw, uncomplicated............BRILLIANT

CD-Charts Position 7
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White Blood Cells [RED VINYL]

by: The White Stripes

Release Date November 05, 2001
there is many a man who doesn like the white stripes.
perhaps they are under produced and raw
but they re also
fun
loud
exciting
edgy

jack white surely, is one of this centuries finest songwrites and guitarists

he can write and play any style
and they shine through with a gleaming swagger here


this is the white stripes at their primal best, raw, uncomplicated............BRILLIANT

CD-Charts Position 8
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Elephant [VINYL]

by: The White Stripes

Release Date March 31, 2003
A lot of people describe this as Jack and Meg White's finest accomplishment to date. Where it is impressive, it doesn't have the same fluidity as its predecessor, 'White Blood Cells'. However, it's nearly as good. Opener 'Seven Nation Army' has an intimidating, imposing bassline, and the sheer furious tempo of 'Black Math' are both impressive. 'There's No Home For You Here' is a bit 'Queen' but falls below the standard of the two previous songs. 'I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself' is brilliant. It starts quietly enough, but explodes during the choruses, and towards the end with Jack White's wailing guitar. 'In The Cold, Cold Night' is Meg's turn on vocals, and it shows as a weak point on the album. Track six, 'I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mother's Heart' sees Jack back behind the ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 9
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Icky Thump, Pt. 2 [7" VINYL]

by: The White Stripes

Release Date June 11, 2007
The White Stripes have acchieved even higher standards with the first single on this Vinyl 'Icky Thump'. It is repetative and a bit annoying if you listen to this too many times, but it is a great song which you can enjoy to the full with speakers turned up full! Then there is 'Baby Brother' where the stripes have got genius (and funny) lyrics and added it to the 12-bar blues. It may be a bit simple and a bit modern rock but it is fun. Finally is the best track. 'Catch Hell Blues' is a great display of slide guitar playing in a western style with a blues rhythm. The masterful guitar work is what really shows you why we loved the White Stripes so much in the first place. Get this Vinyl. You Won't regret it!

CD-Charts Position 10
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De Stijl [VINYL]

by: The White Stripes

Release Date December 17, 2001
I guess the first thing that struck me was the overall look of the album; a cover containing simple shapes surrounding Jack and Meg (Meg looks about 13) and a Dutch name. De Stijl. That's alienating an audience straight away really...having a name people will be unable to pronounce. So flipping through the sleeve I find some interesting ideas and quotations about this weird shapely art they've used for the cover...the artists involved are Paul Overy, Gerrit Rietveld, Theo Van Deosburg and Vilmos Huszar...for all you Google kids. Jack likes to leave a little note in his album sleeves and this one ends with:

"Even if the goal of achieving beauty from simplicity is aesthetically less exciting, it may force the mind to acknowledge the simple components that make the complicated beautiful." ... Read More: