Search - The White Stripes :: White Blood Cells [Limited Edition with Bonus DVD]

Breakthrough "Classic" Rock

Craig Clarke | New England | 09/02/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The White Stripes came from out of nowhere (although White Blood Cells was already their third album) to rise to the top of the Invasion of the Plural Nouns (The Hives, The Strokes, The Vines, etc.). Maybe it was their added adjective, or their simple color scheme, or their seemingly incestuous brother-sister/husband-wife relationship. After all, marketing has played a very important role in their success. But none of that would matter if not for the music. White Blood Cells is simply a fine album of simple rock and roll. Jack White's guitar and vocals and Meg White's drums lay down a basic attractive foundation on which to massage rock cliches while remaining true to themselves. The White Stripes are one of the most "influenced" bands I've heard recently, and yet that does not detract from the enjoyment of the music. I originally became interested as a fan of the film Citizen Kane. I heard that Jack had taken lines from the film and turned it into the song "The Union Forever." I had to hear it. In the process, I ended up listening to the whole CD over and over again. Its short length makes for such an easily repetitive experience. I look forward to more great things from the duo that calls themselves the White Stripes, whatever their relationship with one another. As long as they keep making music this good, I'll live with whatever marketing scheme they think of next."

Really good but still not their best

Craig Clarke | 01/17/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Sure, they got mucho press after the release of White Blood Cells, appearing on everything from MTV to the BBC. And WBC is a great album, no doubt. But I still prefer De Stijl. To me, it captures exactly what The White Stripes are all about--mixing The Beatles with Led Zep III acoustic blues and the raw energy of an Iggy concert.If you're just getting turned on, go with De Stijl first and then buy White Blood Cells later if you're digging what they're all about. And be sure to get this version of WBC, which includes the bonus DVD with some cool video material on it.Here's hoping the Stripes keep up the good work and stay away from Entertainment Weekly covers and TRL in 2003."

Don't Pass This Up.

Robert Alan Bryan | Waldorf, Maryland USA | 05/23/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"From the opening notes to the end I was enthralled by how GOOD this CD is. Don't miss it. Buy It or Borrow It. Just enjoy it.The Bonus DVD is excellent. the 4 vids are good and the 2 audio tracks are Great."