Under Great White Northern Lights
The White Stripes · 2010
59 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · garage rock · blues rock
Raw energy and gritty blues-infused rock echo through the band's triumphs and tribulations on stage.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks raw energy for live environments short bursts of infectious energy
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Under Great White Northern Lights' came shortly after The White Stripes announced their hiatus. Capturing a live tour across Canada, the album showcases the duo’s unique chemistry at a pivotal moment when they shifted from commercial peak to introspection. This live album followed their last studio effort, 'Icky Thump' (2007), marking a moment of reflection for the band.
- If you like
- alternative rock, garage rock, blues rock
Under Great White Northern Lights is an album by The White Stripes, released in 2010. Raw energy and gritty blues-infused rock echo through the band's triumphs and tribulations on stage. This album is significant for its raw depiction of The White Stripes' live performances, emphasizing their influence in the revival of garage rock. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Top Music Videos chart, illustrating the band's continued popularity despite their impending hiatus. Critics praised it for capturing the spirit of their live shows, solidifying their legacy in rock history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Under Great White Northern Lights sound like?
Raw energy and gritty blues-infused rock echo through the band's triumphs and tribulations on stage. Rooted in alternative rock and garage rock.
What makes Under Great White Northern Lights by The White Stripes notable?
This album is significant for its raw depiction of The White Stripes' live performances, emphasizing their influence in the revival of garage rock. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Top Music Videos chart, illustrating the band's continued popularity despite their impending hiatus. Critics praised it for capturing the spirit of their live shows, solidifying their legacy in rock history. Released in 2010, 'Under Great White Northern Lights' came shortly after The White Stripes announced their hiatus. Capturing a live tour across Canada, the album showcases the duo’s unique chemistry at a pivotal moment when they shifted from commercial peak to introspection. This live album followed their last studio effort, 'Icky Thump' (2007), marking a moment of reflection for the band.
Who is Under Great White Northern Lights for?
Under Great White Northern Lights works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, raw energy for live environments and short bursts of infectious energy.
How many songs are on Under Great White Northern Lights?
Under Great White Northern Lights has 16 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let's Shake Hands 3:11
- 2 Black Math 3:06
- 3 Little Ghost 2:23
- 4 Blue Orchid 2:55
- 5 The Union Forever 4:26
- 6 Ball and Biscuit Standout 3:07
- 7 Icky Thump 4:12
- 8 I'm Slowly Turning Into You 5:32
- 9 Jolene 3:54
- 10 300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues 4:52
- 11 We Are Going to Be Friends 2:24
- 12 I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself Standout 3:10
- 13 Prickly Thorn, but Sweetly Worn 3:23
- 14 Fell in Love With a Girl 2:26
- 15 When I Hear My Name 2:40
- 16 Seven Nation Army Standout 7:29
Release Date
March 16, 2010
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
59 min 16 sec
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