The White Stripes - Get Behind Me Satan
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Free Music Review: Hesitated on buying a WS album before? This one is for you!
Hit: 5 Stars
It's hard to say anything in a post like this now that hasn't already been stated in prior comments, so I'm going to address you folks who may have heard good reviews of past WS albums but you couldn't get into them because you thought they were too hard or too loud.
At least listen to the 30 second clips of this new album. There will be songs on here that you will enjoy. Listen to "My Doorbell" and "Denial Twist" and tell me you can actually get those melodies out of your head. I can't. If you want to get deeper into the Stripes traditional vibe, listen to "Take, take take" and "Instinct Blues." When you hear "Red Rain" you'll get that traditional Stripes sound along with a guitar riff hook that is bound to make one of your appendages start pulsing along with the rythm.
I've been listening to this band (and seen them live) for the last four years. GBMS is easily their deepest and most wide ranging effort and it is also probably the most melodic album they've brought out. It is definitely an evolution point in their development as a band. Think: would the Beatles have been as renowned in their 10th year together if they were still playing songs like "Please please Me?" Did Zepplin become legendary because CODA sounded exactly like LED ZEPPELIN II 10 year earlier. Of course not. Will you like all 13 songs equally? -- of course not. There are very few albums I can think of in which I do. But there is enough here that will provide a tremendous entree for WS novices. To those more familiar with past WS' efforts and who were surprised by the new musical lexicon that was introduced in this album, take this as a chance to explore new territory with a band that is "all about the music" and less about the fame/marketing/promotion that is typical of today's music industry. Enjoy.
Free Music Review: Eclectic and Awesome
Hit: 5 Stars
After 3 listens, I really like this album. In fact, I can't stop listening to it. Of their other albums, I think this album most resembles De Stijl. It's certainly the most eclectic of their albums, but it works really well. With songs borrowing from the Beatles, Motown, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Queen, soul, the blues, C&W, bluegrass, and calypso, Get Behind Me Satan has foot-stompers, heartbreakers, and catchy pop songs. There is more piano and less guitar in this album than in past albums. Jack's songwriting is as colorful and imaginative as it's ever been. After this album, there should be no doubt that Jack can successfully write any kind of song he wants: ball-busting rock, hook-laden pop songs, ballads, blues, bluegrass, Lady-Madonna-esque soulful rock, and toungue-in-cheek fun songs.
My favorite songs on the album:
-Blue Orchid - you've probably heard this, so I don't need to tell you how much it rocks
-My Doorbell - the most catchy and addictive song on the album, it has elements of the Beatles and Motown
-Forever For Her (Is Over For Me) - great, soulful ballad with marimbas (which they somehow make work really well here without sounding cheesy)
-The Denial Twist - another really catchy, soulful toe-tapper
-As Ugly As I Seem - an uptempo, stripped-down acoustic song that could easily fit onto Led Zeppelin III or IV.
Bottom line, this is a really good album, and it's probably unlike any other album that you own. If you're confused by the conflicting reviews, many record stores have listening stations so you can listen to it before you buy it. Listen to the whole album before you make a decision. If you're the kind of person who likes listening to different genres of music, then this is an album you will like.
Free Music Review: The White Stripes strike again
Hit: 5 Stars
I could go on and on about the White Stripes because they are that kind of a band - one with innumerable levels. They leave room for artistic and critical interpretation, which is one of the things I love about them; a Stripes song is never just a Stripes song.
What I will say is that if you are looking to buy this CD, listen to the songs first. If you like them, by all means buy the album, it will be endlessly rewarding. If they annoy you, dissapoint you, weird you out, or make you wish for more Detroit garage, I kindly and respectively direct you to the new Kings of Leon CD (Aha Shake Heartbreak, if you would like to seek it out -also a very good album). My point is that not all people will like this CD, but that does not change the fact that it is more artistically developed than 95% of other recent releases, and that on the whole, it is very, very, VERY good music.
Do not listen to bitter, ignorant Seattle "young hip"sters ramble on about how they're too cool for the Stripes, because they're apparently much too mainstream to be any good. That kind of arrogant, indie-brat attitude missess the point - music is music, no matter what the sales. If you like the way it sounds, you buy it. And that's the bottom line.
I pray that people who have no idea what they are talking about (and who wouldn't know an artistic concept if it walloped them over the head [which might be nice]) should keep their immature, nonsensical, elitist rants to themselves, and focus on that sound coming from the speakers, instead of the hype and buzz that, for better or for worse, surrounds a group.
If you enjoy interesting, complex, challenging music (that also happens to kick some serious marimba ass) please buy this album. You will not regret it.
Free Music Review: Multi-colored Stripes
Hit: 5 Stars
The White Stripes have gone heads and shoulders above other bands in the retro-rock circuit since they're debut. They've stood out through their mind-boggling two-man(one man, one woman to be specific) attack, their genra defying style of rock, and Jack White's unmatched witty and profound songwriting. With each album the band seems to get better and putting other bands to shame. Now with their fifth release they have yet again blown the competition away.
The album starts out with the raunchy first single "Blue Orchid" a little ditty that must bring a smile to the face of any fan of The Darkness. Then out of nowhere comes the captivating "The Nurse" comes in to the tune of a childrens show jingle. An even more interestingly the Whites pull off a perfect Jackson 5 sound with the funky, groovy "My Doorbell". Then comes one of the finest songs the Stripes have done yet with "Forever for Her (Is Over for Me)" where Jack's voice tears through the record deep into your heart and there's no doubt he means the words "let's do it, just get on the plane and do it like the birds and the bees, let's do it", regardless who the message belongs to we feel it.
The album rolls along at this great pace and seems to end before the listener is ready and closes with the amazing and straight-forward "I'm Lonely (But I Ain't That Lonely Yet).
This may not be The Stripes most successful album or even their best but there is no doubt it is their tightest. Every song keeps it's energetic, if not upbeat, loose style. And the one thing good about being quick it leaves you desiring a second listen and boy is it better with each listen.
Regardless of popular opinion I believe "Get Behind Me Satan" is another step forward for one fo the greatest rock bands in the world.
Free Music Review: Apples and Oranges
Hit: 5 Stars
The White Stripes is my favorite post-1996 new music discovery (yes, I am old school). They don't sound like anything else out there, and that's pretty refreshing in comparison to the Nouveau Punk and Retro-New Wave music on the radio today.
Their new album, Get Behind Me Satan, is certainly different from their last release, Elephant. This is more a drums and piano set rather than a typical rock album. And make no mistakes, there is nothing typical about it.
Most of the songs, such as the campfire sing-a-long "Little Ghost" and "My Doorbell" are simple, catchy tunes that you just can't get out of your head.
Then there's the blues number, titled (appropriately enough) "Instinct Blues". One of the things I love about this band is how they use a variety of genres, mixing and matching elements from each. Jack White always seem to be able to make something new and innovative but somehow still sound familiar.
There are some loud guitars and crashing drums for those into heavier listening. Besides the radio friendly hits "Blue Orchid" and "The Denial Twist" there is also "The Nurse" and "Red Rain". These last two songs are a little more eclectically put together, however.
My absolute favorite song is the last one on the album, "I'm Lonely (But I Ain't That Lonely Yet)". It's very minimalist, featuring just Jack playing a piano and singing slightly off-key. It's beautiful and silly all at once. (It would make a great country music cover if anyone had the balls to do it.)
Overall, this is a great album. The slower songs are mixed in well with the punchier ones. It definitely is an interesting listening experience. Pick it up and give it a try if you can.