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Jokingly referred to as the White Stripes' "British" album, Elephant is scattered with little cultural references that give away the fact it was recorded far from the duo's US home--just listen to the lyrics on "Seven Nation Army" ("..from the Queen of England to the hounds of Hell") or the album outro where someone chips in "jolly good, cup of tea?". But although there are some new twists here, from Meg discovering her voice to a tongue-in-cheek threesome with Holly Golightly, Elephant is no great departure; more a culmination of their preceding albums. Meg and Jack push their creativity (and the boundaries of their eight track) to new heights for the startling, Queen-inspired "There's No Home for You Here" while the (pedal-induced) deep bassline on "Seven Nation Army" is a classic indie dancefloor filler. But although some songs fly off into new realms there's plenty of that straight-up bluesy rock that makes the duo such an amazing prospect live--just listen to the sweat dripping off the overtly sexual "Ball and Biscuit". And amid all this there's that plaintive, resolutely unegotistical and yet theatrical voice that makes them so unique; when Jack cries out on "I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself" there's a dark desperation Bacharach and David certainly didn't put there. --Caroline Butler
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- Seven nation army
- Black math
- There's no home for you here
- I just don't know what to do with myself
- In the cold cold night
- I want to be the boy to warm your Mother's heart
- You've got her in your pocket
- Ball and biscuit
- Hardest button to button
- Little acorns
- Hypnotise
- Air near my fingers
- Girl you have no faith in medicine
- Well it's true that we love one another
Fourth album from Detroit duo The White Stripes and the follow up to their critically acclaimed and commercially successful LP 'White Blood Cells', which was released in 2001. A fusion of garage-rock, folk-blues, country and 60's Britpop. Drummer Meg White lends her vocal skills on the track 'In The Cold Cold Night' and Holly Golightly makes a guest appearance on the album
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After three albums you wonder exactly what a guitarist and a drummer can do to keep things moving forward whilst maintaining the brilliance of previous efforts. The fact that creatively they have moved forward and musically they have exceeded any hopes I had of their forth album just shows how special The White Stripes really are.
Elephant IS quite simply one of the finest records you will hear this year. As if Jack's heart was actually plugged into the amp it will take on a roller coaster journey that will leave you exhausted at the end. We are taken back to the rawer guitar sound of De Stijl and with a number of tracks like Ball & Biscuit, Black Math and Girl You Have No Faith In Medicine rocking some amazing guitar work you can see that Jack is really having some fun on this record. The Stripes seem to be enjoying their new found fame rather than resenting it and with Elephant you can see how it's paid off. It is such an accomplished album that will be throttling your stereo all summer.
Elephant proves beyond any doubt that The White Stripes are in a league of their own. All the hype and all the praise wouldn't be enough to describe how important this band are to music. God bless the drums, god bless the guitar, god bless The White Stripes.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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i had heard a couple of songs off white blood cells but i never went any further. when i heard seven nation army i knew i had to buy elephant, and what a purchase. the most exciting album i have heard since nirvana's in utero. "little acorns" is for me the best track. jacks guitar hits you right in the chest and shows how rock and roll still has a few tricks up its sleeve.in contrast "you've got her in your pocket" is a beautiful little number and along with "hypnotize" are the other stand out tracks.i dont know how many times i have kicked myself for ignoring these guys for so long but believe the hype for a change and buy their music, become excited and passionate about music again.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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The White Stripes are a duo who record all their material on old analog recording equipment and refuse to embrace the digital revolution. The result? An album that sounds warmer and more real than just about anything that has been around in years!
That's no exageration either, as this album just exudes a sound that is sadly being left in the past. There are not multiple takes to get the playing perfect either; all the little imperfections in the playing and singing are left in, so it doesn't have the cold feel that most music has now.
The song are great too, starting with "Seven Nation Army", with a catchy bass line that gets the groove going, and then they just keep coming. Meg duets on "I Just Don't Know What to do With Myself", which wrenches the emotion from the words. "Ball and Biscuit" is my favourite - a kind of 21 century blues that Led Zep would be proud of.
The only thing that puzzles me about this album is why there is a picture of Meg's feet on the inside of the cover...
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it's just a great album
This is the first White Stripes album I bought, I like every song on it, I couldn't rank them. Very raw and full of emotion. Read more
Published 5 months ago by lucy
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Hi i bought this record for my grand son he tells me it plays very well and his girl friend love it other than that it is ok
Published 10 months ago by sweapper
Amazing album
Ever since the first time I've heard "Seven nation army" i knew I have to buy this album.
When it was delivered I started to listning to it and I must admit that the rest of... Read more
When it was delivered I started to listning to it and I must admit that the rest of... Read more
Published 11 months ago by gakusei
The way White Stripes are meant to be heard!
Don't hesitate for a moment and get this album on vinyl. I have heard Elephant plenty of times from itunes bought mp3s, but it's 2 different worlds - from the wall shaking thumping... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Peter Orsag
I'm bowled over!
This is so much more than the cd version of the album. I'm not sure how much was tinkered to get it to sound just right, but they did it. THIS IS AN AWESOME vinyl album!!!!!!!!! Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. Bowles
Catchy at first - White Stripes
The opening track, 7 Nation Army, is undoubtedly the selling point, but beyond that it becomes a bit wearisome. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr Kelvin S Taylor
Classic white Stripes
Didn't even know they had announced their break up before I had ordered this so it makes it an extra special buy for me. Read more
Published 15 months ago by D. J. Collison
CD
This is exactly what I was looking for and cheaper than anywhere else so very pleased and so was the receipiant. Thank you.
Published 16 months ago by Angie
Jolly good indeed!
Definitely deserves its place in virtually every "Best Albums of the 00's" list.
Starting with the brilliant "Seven Nation Army" the high quality is maintained... Read more
Starting with the brilliant "Seven Nation Army" the high quality is maintained... Read more
Published 20 months ago by haunted
The best sounding Stripes record EVER.
The most classic White Stripes album still. The 14 songs we all know and love. Fantastic songwriting, catchy riffs and the most epic tracks are here in VINYL format! Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by Fid3l
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