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THE REVIEW
Orchestrated hype. Three albums released in three years, 1999, 2000, and 2001; "White Stripes," "De Stijl," and this latest one "White Blood Cells" which create so much confusion due to their practically identical covers. They seem like different versions of the same album with graphic allusions to Rietveld's de stijl on the cover and in the title of 'De Stijl', while the others are identical, only playing with the colors red and white, for these two siblings from Detroit named Jack and Meg White (!), hence the wordplays in the titles, colors, and the band's name.
Great confusion. There's enough to create a cult following, which is indeed happening. Add to that the peculiarity where the albums feature only Jack's voice, his guitar, and Meg's drums, and curiosity rises even more. But the content??? Poor, rehashed '50s garage rock without the slightest originality. "Hotel Yorba," from this album, I was convinced was a cover of a classic Fifties song, but it's not. Unbelievable. We don't know if all this is post-something, we only note their total uselessness. At most, it's a diversion. However, kudos for the packaging, marketing, and "identity," which are enough to pique our interest. They earn 5 points for these.
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The review highlights the strong marketing and cohesive visual identity of The White Stripes' 'White Blood Cells' but criticizes the album's music as unoriginal and repetitive garage rock. It notes confusion caused by similar album covers and questions the creative value of the content despite a growing cult following. Packaging and band identity are praised more than the music itself.
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
