Under Blackpool Lights cover

Under Blackpool Lights

The White Stripes · 2004

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

A raw and raucous live album capturing the electric energy of The White Stripes' performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw energy for live settings
  • wave-like dynamics with peaks
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • cathartic release through performance
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek lengthy, experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2004, 'Under Blackpool Lights' came shortly after The White Stripes achieved mainstream success with their critically acclaimed album 'Elephant'. This live recording showcases their dynamic sound during a period marked by rapid ascent in popularity and artistic confidence, solidifying their place in the garage rock revival scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Black Keys· Jack White· The Raconteurs

Tracklist

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

  • 1 When I Hear My Name 2:04
  • 2 Black Math 3:00
  • 3 Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground 2:40
  • 4 I Think I Smell a Rat 0:56
  • 5 Take a Whiff on Me 1:36
  • 6 Astro 1:08
  • 7 Outlaw Blues 2:21
  • 8 Jack the Ripper 1:59
  • 9 Jolene 3:18
  • 10 Hotel Yorba 2:14
  • 11 Death Letter 7:19
  • 12 Do 3:26
  • 13 The Hardest Button to Button 3:36
  • 14 Truth Doesn’t Make a Noise 2:57
  • 15 The Big Three Killed My Baby 2:56
  • 16 Wasting My Time 2:10
  • 17 You’re Pretty Good Looking (for a Girl) 1:32
  • 18 Hello Operator 2:47
  • 19 Apple Blossom 1:57
  • 20 Ball and Biscuit 4:59
  • 21 Let’s Shake Hands 3:09
  • 22 I Fought Piranhas 3:16
  • 23 Let’s Build a Home 1:36
  • 24 Goin’ Back to Memphis 3:22
  • 25 Seven Nation Army 4:14
  • 26 De Ballit Of De Boll Weevil 3:00

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