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~ The White Stripes
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  • Audio CD (31 Mar 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Xl
  • ASIN: B00007KN36
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (141 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 968 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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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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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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5.0 out of 5 stars breathtaking, 13 April 2003
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.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars most exciting album in years, 16 Feb 2004
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.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Damn fine album!, 25 Feb 2004
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars One amazing album
Had very little knowledge of the White Stripes except that there were only 2 people in the band and the sound they generate is truly amazing! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The (second) best Stripes album
A lot of people describe this as Jack and Meg White's finest accomplishment to date. Where it is impressive, it doesn't have the same fluidity as its predecessor, 'White Blood... Read more
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How far can you develop your sound with just electric guitar and drums. Quite a way though surely the point comes when your increasing creativity and musicality demands the... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Decent rock
Although this style of music isn't really my scene, i got this just due to seven nation army, but also really like the squirrel song (Can't remember the titile) and i love this... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2007 by YoungB

5.0 out of 5 stars The White Stripes at their peak
This is by far the White Stripes's finest album of a noteable career. Jack's superb guitar playing anchored by some charmingly uncomplicated drumming by sister Meg. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2007 by T. Riley

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Black and White Stripes
Looking at the group's back catalogue, (so much so quickly !), there's been no difficulty finding wildly varying songs, tunes and themes. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2006 by Mr. J. L. Boutcher

3.0 out of 5 stars #Findin it harder, to write a decent tune every day#
When the White Stripes arrived on a wave of media hype back in 2001 - about a month after NME et al had tired of hyping up The Strokes - it was clear to the world that here was a... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2006 by Daniel Arnold

5.0 out of 5 stars The best album of this century
Elephant is fantastic. Elephant is the best album of this century. Elephant is the White Stripes' masterpiece. Elephant is one of the best rock albuns of all time!!!!!!!!
Published on 20 Dec 2005 by picolotto

5.0 out of 5 stars the album of the gods
alternative music is the best there is, and the white stripes are the best alternative artists ever. this is an album for the history books. i cant think of many better. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2005 by Stuart Holloway

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