Cover of The White Stripes Elephant
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For fans of the white stripes, lovers of garage rock and blues rock, and anyone interested in early 2000s rock music
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THE REVIEW

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..."

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Elephant by The White Stripes is a more complete album with richer arrangements featuring a second guitar. It skillfully combines garage rock, blues, and ballads. Standout tracks include 'Black Math,' 'Seven Nation Army,' and 'Ball And Biscuit.' Vocals from Jack, Meg, and guest Holly Golightly add depth, making this a definitive work for the band.

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01   Seven Nation Army (03:52)

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03   There's No Home for You Here (03:44)

04   I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself (02:46)

05   In the Cold, Cold Night (02:58)

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06   I Want to Be the Boy to Warm Your Mother's Heart (03:21)

07   You've Got Her in Your Pocket (03:40)

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The White Stripes

The White Stripes were an American rock duo from Detroit, Michigan, formed by Jack White (guitar, vocals) and Meg White (drums, vocals). Known for a stripped-down, bass-free setup and a raw garage/blues approach, they rose to mainstream prominence in the early 2000s, with “Seven Nation Army” becoming their signature song.
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By coppino

 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.


By Sir Psycho Sexy

 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.


By rockanto

 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.


By AR (Anonima Recensori)

 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.