Despite their reputation as garage rock revivalists, the White Stripes display an impressive range of styles on their second album, De Stijl, which is Dutch for "the style." Perhaps the album's diversity -- which incorporates elements of bubblegum, cabaret, blues, and classic rock -- shouldn't come as a surprise from a band that dedicates its album to bluesman Blind Willie McTell and Dutch artist Gerrit Rietveld. Nevertheless, it's refreshing to hear the band go from the Tommy James-style pop of "You're Pretty Good Looking" to the garagey stomp of "Hello Operator" in a one-two punch. It's even more impressive that the theatrical, piano-driven ballad "Apple Blossom" and a cover of Son House's "Death Letter" go so well together on the same album. Jack White's understated production work and versatile guitar playing and vocals also stand out on the languid, fuzzy "Sister, Do You Know My Name?" as well as insistent rockers like "Little Bird" and "Why Can't You Be Nicer to Me?" As distinctive as it is diverse, De Stijl blends the Stripes' arty leanings with enough rock muscle to back up the band's ambitions.
Last summer, 24th of July 2007. I had the chance to attend a White Stripes concert at the Madison Square Garden in NYC, and I have to tell I was amazed. Even if I knew the quality of musicians they are, I never expected to see a show like that, the scenario, the lights, the people, the music, everything about that show was unbelievable. I couldn't sing along all the songs from the new album, be...
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Just wanted to give Jack and Meg some love today. *muah*
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I went to my friend, Nathan's, Halloween party last night, dressed as Syd Barrett. And it was marvelous. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to snap any photos. But I will on Tuesday, when I dress up again.What are you all doing for Halloween, if anything?
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All I can say right now is, if you don't dig this, your soul is probably horribly broken...
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Just wanted to give Jack and Meg some love today. *muah*
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I went to my friend, Nathan's, Halloween party last night, dressed as Syd Barrett. And it was marvelous. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to snap any photos. But I will on Tuesday, when I dress up again.What are you all doing for Halloween, if anything?
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Last summer, 24th of July 2007. I had the chance to attend a White Stripes concert at the Madison Square Garden in NYC, and I have to tell I was amazed. Even if I knew the quality of musicians they are, I never expected to see a show like that, the scenario, the lights, the people, the music, everything about that show was unbelievable. I couldn't sing along all the songs from the new album, be...
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