Last work for the Whites, a much more complete album in melody and especially in arrangements.
In fact, Jack wisely decided to insert a second guitar in almost all the songs on this record, which makes the sound more pleasant while still remaining hard and raw garage rock!!!
In the album, as usual for the Whites, many genres intertwine, including rock like "Black Math" (in my opinion the best of the album) and the more famous "Seven Nation Army", but also ballads like "In The Cold, Cold Night" (sung by Meg) and "You've Got Her In Your Pocket".
There is also a good dose of blues with "Ball And Biscuit" and the usual garage rock characterized by "The Hardest Button To Button" and "Hypnotize".
The beautiful last track "Well It's True That We Love One Another" is sung by both Jack and Meg plus the third voice of Holly Golightly, which makes their bond increasingly unclear, in fact in the song Meg recites: "I love Jack White like a little brother..."
The whole album is a drag, pieces that don’t even release a hint of the violence suggested by the blood-red cover.
Shit, pure shit... YOOAAAA.
Simply creative geniuses at the service of strange, simple yet complete music.
The White Stripes limit themselves to hitting a crash to indicate entering the chorus, with excessive use of the timpani and bass drum played to keep time.
The catchy tune is actually the most important guitar riff since that nice distorted guitar line played by Kurt Cobain at the beginning of 'Smells like a teen spirit'.
A record to listen to and listen to again, because each time it will seem more beautiful.
From the first track, Seven Nation Army, it’s clear that we’re in front of a quality work, with that bass riff that grabs you from behind and is already a classic.
This is a distinguished album, compact and lively like never before.