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THE REVIEW
Two years after the magnificent "Elephant", the two Whites return with a new CD.
After writing rock masterpieces in the past years, going to the absolute essence of music (1 guitar, 1 drum, stop), to the heart of the melody, to the sublimation of reworked citations, the White Stripes choose to change while remaining true to themselves.
If the single "Blue Orchid" is marked by a substantial continuity with the previous album, it is enough to listen to the second track of "...Satan" to understand that Jack and Meg have taken a turn. The desire to experiment is evident, as is the choice, for once, to sparingly use the distortion and to be lulled by acoustic sounds. The piano and even the xylophone accompany many tracks, here and there abruptly interrupted by noisy bursts.
Citations, country excursions, nursery rhymes are not missing... however, everything is fully coherent, the subtle thread of melodic genius ties the tracks, the energy is palpable even in the slower ballads; the White Stripes are still themselves, rough and brilliant points of reference.
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Two years after 'Elephant', The White Stripes release 'Get Behind Me Satan', marking a creative turn. While 'Blue Orchid' maintains continuity, the album experiments with piano, xylophone, and acoustic sounds. The band successfully blends new elements with their signature raw energy and melodic brilliance.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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.19 Reviews
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By rockanto
In fact, to be honest, in this CD there is almost nothing of rock.
Ultimately, an album that will make those who loved the rock revitalized by the genius of these two guys frown a bit, but that will certainly gather new admirers.
By High Voltage
"Just because there’s a bit less distortion on the guitars? Come on, let’s not kid ourselves."
"‘The Nurse’ is a creepy song, a psychedelic spectacle, which unfortunately, when performed live, is pathetic."
