As some of you may have been informed by constant updates on Sean's blog, Icky Thump, the White Stripes' 6th Album was released on Tuesday.
I had arranged for Brett to buy me the album during the day so that I could get in maximum listening time during the evening. Currently I am finishing up my fourth full listen of the album and my opinions are starting to form.
I am completely loving this album. It is exactly what I needed to follow up a less rocking 5th album, Get Behind Me Satan.
This album is one of the most creative that I have listened to in a long while. There are some hard rocking, guitar heavy songs that I love seeing live balanced by some softer ones that have astounding lyrics, which I will love singing along with. I would name songs that I think really stand out as the best on the album, but I tried and ended up listing most of the album. Let's just say there are a number of rocking blues tracks that will really get you going.
The biggest surprise for me on the album is a few songs, namely Conquest, Prickly Thorn But Sweetly Worn and St. Andrew, that are practically caricatures of their genres. These songs are what I like about the White Stripes taken to the next level. They take a genre or certain sound, add some modern flare and wailing guitars and turn it into something completely their own and new sounding. Honestly, the first time I heard these songs I giggled and thought they were damn near bizarre, but after a few more listens they are really growing on me. I'm really appreciating the extra creativity that went into those songs and this album in general.
I highly recommend a listen or a purchase of this album. My picks/guesses for future singles are A Martyr for my Love for You and Little Cream Soda. Possibly Catch Hell Blues, but that might be a little too left of main stream for people.
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I have not had a chance to write down my thoughts for Icky Thump but you hit all of the ones I could think of.
The blend of songs is fantastic and the return of the slide guitar is very welcomed. I am looking forward to how these songs will be performed live than anything else.
At a recent show in New York Jack did A Martyr For My Love For You into Catch Hell Blues and then into Death Letter. Yes! Jack could just walk off the stage and that would be enough.
I am sure we will spend a lot of trip to Calgary next week discussing how great this record is so I will stop here before I hijack your comment form.
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