The White Stripes
The White Stripes · 1999
43 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · garage rock · blues rock
Raw, minimalist garage rock intertwines with bluesy riffs and Jack White's distinctive vocal growl.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in sparking the early 2000s garage rock revival, influencing countless bands that followed. It received critical acclaim, including a spot on many year-end lists and played a key role in establishing The White Stripes as a major force in alternative rock.
- Best for
- short, punchy listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys raw and energetic vibes
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'The White Stripes' marked the duo's debut album, introducing their stripped-down sound to the music scene. At this point, Jack White and Meg White were still relatively unknown, but they would soon become pivotal figures in the revival of garage rock and alternative music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Beck· Neil Young· Moby· Linkin Park· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jimmy the Exploder Standout 2:29
- 2 Stop Breaking Down 2:20
- 3 The Big Three Killed My Baby Standout 2:29
- 4 Suzy Lee 3:21
- 5 Sugar Never Tasted So Good Standout 2:54
- 6 Wasting My Time 2:13
- 7 Cannon 2:30
- 8 Astro 2:42
- 9 When I Hear My Name 1:54
- 10 Do 3:05
- 11 Screwdriver 3:14
- 12 One More Cup of Coffee 3:13
- 13 Little People 2:22
- 14 Slicker Drips 1:30
- 15 St. James Infirmary Blues 2:24
- 16 Broken Bricks 1:51
- 17 I Fought Piranhas 3:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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