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Blog #6: The White Stripes

The White Stripes                                                                  


Everyone knows The White Stripes through their top hit "Seven Nation Army". The White Stripes a alternative rock duo formed in 1997 by Jack White and Meg White, released six studio albums, the last three won Grammy Awards. Presenting themselves in the colours, red, white and black throughout their whole career whether it be in the album artwork, on stage or in music video creating a visual impact complementing the music being played. Meg's simplistic drumming complements well with Jack's energetic and rhythmic guitar riffs.


The White Stripes released their self titled album "The White Stripes" in 1999 with the album dedicated to Son House. This album has influences from garage rock and blues rock. The album also featured Johnny Walker from the Soledad Brothers playing on two songs "Suzy Lee" and "I Fought Piranhas".

De Stijl is the second album released in 2000 is a cult favourite among the fans because it has a simple influence of blues and punk fusion. The name comes from a Dutch art movement which Jack admires.

White Blood Cells, the third album is where the band gained popularity and critical success where the single "Fell in Love with a Girl" was recognised among several other singles such as "Hotel Yorba", "Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground" and "We're Going to Be Friends". The album consisted of simple blues rock and garage rock.


Elephant is the fourth album of The White Stripes which propelled the band into further success. It was revered by critics. The standpoint of this album was the single "Seven Nation Army" featuring a pseudo bassline which is actually played from Jack's semi acoustic. 1950s style Kay Hollowbody guitar set an octave down. The breakthrough led them to winning two Grammys in 2004.



Get Behind Me Satan is the fifth album, unlike previous albums in the White Stripes' discography, this album showcased Jack's multi-instrumentalist skills featuring instruments such as the piano in "My Doorbell" and the marimba in "The Nurse" and "Forever For Her (Is Over For Me)." This album  featured piano driven melodies and experimentation and less of  Jack's electric guitar/ 
Icky Thump the sixth and final album of the White Stripes. Named after the British term "Ecky Thump". The album returns the blues, garage and punk rock influence compared to Get Behind Me Satan but also introducing Scottish folk music, avant garde, trumpet and bagpipes. In a statement by Jack, it had similarities with the first album. The derivation of the term "Icky Thump" was an appeal to an American audience. 

Insight of The White Stripes' music:  https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO2JuLM4

Vincent

References Used: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Stripes

Image References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Stripes

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