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The White Stripes Greatest Hits

The White Stripes · 2020

81 min · 26 tracks · alternative rock · garage rock · blues rock

A raw and energetic blend of garage rock and blues, punctuated by Jack White's distinctive guitar riffs and Meg White's driving rhythms.

Why this album works

Best for
short bursts of energetic anthems nostalgic sing-alongs with friends raw emotional releases throughout
Context
Released in 2020, 'The White Stripes Greatest Hits' encapsulates the duo's journey following their split in 2011. This compilation arrives nearly a decade after their last studio album, 'Icky Thump', showcasing their influence on the garage rock revival and alternative music scene that they helped pioneer in the early 2000s.
If you like
alternative rock, garage rock, blues rock

The White Stripes Greatest Hits is an album by The White Stripes, released in 2020. A raw and energetic blend of garage rock and blues, punctuated by Jack White's distinctive guitar riffs and Meg White's driving rhythms. 'The White Stripes Greatest Hits' serves as a celebration of the band's legacy, highlighting tracks that reached critical acclaim and commercial success. Songs like 'Seven Nation Army' have become anthems within popular culture, often used in sports and other public events, solidifying their impact on contemporary music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The White Stripes Greatest Hits sound like?

A raw and energetic blend of garage rock and blues, punctuated by Jack White's distinctive guitar riffs and Meg White's driving rhythms. Rooted in alternative rock and garage rock.

What makes The White Stripes Greatest Hits by The White Stripes notable?

'The White Stripes Greatest Hits' serves as a celebration of the band's legacy, highlighting tracks that reached critical acclaim and commercial success. Songs like 'Seven Nation Army' have become anthems within popular culture, often used in sports and other public events, solidifying their impact on contemporary music. Released in 2020, 'The White Stripes Greatest Hits' encapsulates the duo's journey following their split in 2011. This compilation arrives nearly a decade after their last studio album, 'Icky Thump', showcasing their influence on the garage rock revival and alternative music scene that they helped pioneer in the early 2000s.

Who is The White Stripes Greatest Hits for?

The White Stripes Greatest Hits works well if you're into short bursts of energetic anthems, nostalgic sing-alongs with friends and raw emotional releases throughout.

How many songs are on The White Stripes Greatest Hits?

The White Stripes Greatest Hits has 26 tracks, running approximately 81 minutes.

Tracklist

26 tracks·81:42

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Let’s Shake Hands 2:04
  • 2 The Big Three Killed My Baby 2:29
  • 3 Fell in Love With a Girl Standout 1:50
  • 4 Hello Operator 2:36
  • 5 I’m Slowly Turning Into You 4:35
  • 6 The Hardest Button to Button 3:32
  • 7 The Nurse 3:47
  • 8 Screwdriver 3:14
  • 9 Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground 3:04
  • 10 Death Letter 4:30
  • 11 We’re Going to Be Friends 2:22
  • 12 The Denial Twist 2:36
  • 13 I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself 2:46
  • 14 Astro 2:42
  • 15 Conquest 2:48
  • 16 Jolene 3:17
  • 17 Hotel Yorba 2:10
  • 18 Apple Blossom 2:13
  • 19 Blue Orchid 2:37
  • 20 Ball and Biscuit 7:19
  • 21 I Fought Piranhas 3:07
  • 22 I Think I Smell a Rat 2:05
  • 23 Icky Thump Standout 4:15
  • 24 My Doorbell 4:02
  • 25 You’re Pretty Good Looking (for a Girl) 1:50
  • 26 Seven Nation Army Standout 3:52

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

81 min 42 sec