![]() ![]() The decision to put their most inescapable song, "Seven Nation Army," at the end is an unusual move and also a fitting one, adding an extra sense of finality to the proceedings. The compilation's nonchronological approach allows for some clever song pairings, such as the floral theme of "Blue Orchid" and "Apple Blossom" and the animal-related duo of "I Think I Smell a Rat" and "I Fought Piranhas." Jack and Meg's flair for covers is well represented by "I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself," "Conquest," "Death Letter," and "Jolene," the latter of which became nearly as iconic as Dolly Parton's original. Elsewhere, the marimba-driven "The Nurse" sounds just as eerie as it did on Get Behind Me Satan, serving as a potent reminder that the group's artiness was as vital to their music as their dedication to rock. "Astro" and "Screwdriver," both from 1999's The White Stripes, reaffirm just how bold and clearly conceived the band's music was from the start, while the brash hooks of De Stijl's "Hello Operator" foreshadow the massive success they earned with White Blood Cells just a year later. While there are plenty of expected choices here ("Fell in Love with a Girl," "Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground," "The Hardest Button to Button") that still sound great, the set goes deeper with songs that are just as strong if not quite as well known. The idiosyncratic track list shuffles the pages of the Stripes' songbook, bringing new life to their music in the process. As with all things involving Jack and Meg White, the collection's hand-curated feel is much more personal than the average best-of or streaming play list. Their last three albums, Elephant (2003), Get Behind Me Satan (2005), and Icky Thump (2007), each won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.Like the other archival releases that appeared after the White Stripes called it quits in 2011, The White Stripes Greatest Hits is filled with the same detail, wit, and willingness to subvert expectations that made the band so dynamic when they were active. Their total discography consists of six studio albums, 13 live albums, one extended play, one concert film, one tour documentary, 29 singles, and 17 music videos. They also developed their own color scheme of red, white, and black, which appeared on each of their album and single covers.Īfter a long hiatus from performing and recording, The White Stripes disbanded in 2011. The White Stripes’ trademark was their uncomplicated, technically simple writing and recording style, with musical production influenced by garage rock, blues, and early punk. Their single “Seven Nation Army,” and its unique guitar riff, brought the band further acclaim. They were called “the greatest live act since Jimi Hendrix” by the British Guardian newspaper, earning them fans overseas. Two of their albums, White Blood Cells and Elephant, were particularly popular. The White Stripes rose to prominence in 2002 after releasing several singles and three albums within the Detroit music scene. The divorce didn’t affect their performance and musical collaboration, the couple remaining inseparable as musicians and creating a dynamic tension onstage. The couple divorced in 2000 but created a myth that they were brother and sister. They subsequently released five albums between 20, titled De Stijl, White Blood Cells, Elephant, Get Behind Me Satan, and Icky Thump. The band’s debut album, The White Stripes, was released on June 15, 1999. Their first public performance was at the Gold Dollar in Detroit on August 14, 1997. They were part of the Michigan underground garage rock scene, playing with many local bands including the Detroit Cobras, the Dirtbombs, the Paybacks, and Rocket 455. They married in 1996 with Jack taking his wife’s surname.Īfter teaching Meg to play the drums they formed a band, naming themselves The White Stripes because of Meg’s fondness for red and white peppermint candy. ![]() ![]() Gillis at the time was playing drums with friends and in a local group, Goober and the Peas. The two met at a local restaurant and became friends. Jack White was born Jack Gillis on Jin southwest Detroit and Megan White was born on Decemin Grosse Pointe Woods. Formed in 1997, members were Meg White (drums and occasional vocals) and songwriter Jack White (vocals, guitar, and keyboards). The White Stripes was a two-person rock band from Detroit, Michigan that has added to the lexicon of Detroit sound. ![]()
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