Is anyone else obsessed with the white stripes?

DeadChannel · 10-21-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RebelliousTaco

I feel like they help open a lot of doors, into punk, blues, and country

Yeah, I think they were a pretty essential starting point for me to be where I am now w/r/t my taste.

Oddly, I think they were a big part of why I listen to a lot of experimental music. Songs like Aluminum allow me to take noisier stuff seriously, and those Captain Beefheart covers gave me something in the genre to pursue (even if it didn't necessarily click upon first listen).

They also got me into punk, which somehow lead me to Hella and Melt Banana.

_VincentAnthony · 12-16-2015, 01:12 AM

Damn good band, especially considering it's only a duo

Mr. Charlie · 01-29-2016, 09:38 AM

Great band. I preferred The Raconteurs though.

Black Francis · 01-29-2016, 10:10 AM

The White Stripes are alright but ive always perceived that they don't have an original sound that defines them as an original band. ive always thought Jack emulates the sound of other bands and just adds a pinch of originality to it. I think he's a great guitarist and that Meg is a good minimalistic drummer but again, to me their work sounds more derivative than original.

I respect them both as a musicians but idk, their music to me just sounds alright but it doesn't reach me on a personal level. Also he totally ripped off Charles thompson's stage name.

Black Francis = Jack White

Sh*t can't be a coincidence..

**Frownland** · 01-29-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Francis

The White Stripes are alright but ive always perceived that they don't have an original sound that defines them as an original band. ive always thought Jack emulates the sound of other bands and just adds a pinch of originality to it. I think he's a great guitarist and that Meg is a good minimalistic drummer but again, to me their work sounds more derivative than original.

This.

Mister Mushroom · 01-29-2016, 03:39 PM

I'm a fanboy of Jack White, specifically early White Stripes.

Especially live performances. He's the epitome of what I look for (and wish to emulate) in terms of energy and emotion.

megandol · 04-19-2016, 11:40 AM

They are goooood

Shadou Dan · 07-15-2016, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Francis

The White Stripes are alright but ive always perceived that they don't have an original sound that defines them as an original band. ive always thought Jack emulates the sound of other bands and just adds a pinch of originality to it. I think he's a great guitarist and that Meg is a good minimalistic drummer but again, to me their work sounds more derivative than original

A few years ago, I found myself going thru all the led zep albums looking for this opening riff I had stuck in my head. Without even second guessing myself, I said "ok, this is a Zeppelin song... But which one!?!?"

Long story short, I later discovered by accident that the guitar riff I had in mind was actually the opening riff of The White Stripes' - Icky Thump.

With that said, I still think it's a pretty good song, but derivative for sure...

Zhanteimi · 07-15-2016, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Neapolitan

What's up with that band. Is Meg his wife or sister or what?

Wait, what? Tell me more!!

**Frownland** · 07-15-2016, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mordwyr

Wait, what? Tell me more!!

White Stripes gimmick: they're siblings

Real life stripes: Meg is Jack's ex-wife.

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Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	The White Stripes are alright but ive always perceived that they don't have an original sound that defines them as an original band. ive always thought Jack emulates the sound of other bands and just adds a pinch of originality to it. I think he's a great guitarist and that Meg is a good minimalistic drummer but again, to me their work sounds more derivative than original. I respect them both as a musicians but idk, their music to me just sounds alright but it doesn't reach me on a personal level. Also he totally ripped off Charles thompson's stage name. Black Francis = Jack White Sht can't be a coincidence.. __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!"* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

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Mister Mushroom Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 91	I'm a fanboy of Jack White, specifically early White Stripes. Especially live performances. He's the epitome of what I look for (and wish to emulate) in terms of energy and emotion. __________________ Last.FM

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_VincentAnthony Groupie Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 17	Damn good band, especially considering it's only a duo

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Mr. Charlie Shoo Thoughts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: These Mountains Posts: 2,308	Great band. I preferred The Raconteurs though.

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megandol Groupie Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 3	They are goooood