Name: White Blood Cells
Brand: The White Stripes

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

19439842381

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Black

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Discogs ID

[r20662744]

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl. Cut Directly from the Original 1/4" Master Tapes. Stoughton Tip On Sleeve.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-10-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Sony

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

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2021-04-23

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The White Stripes

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

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Rough Trade Essential

The White Stripes are a bluesy garage rock band from Detroit, Michigan (USA). Formed in 1997 by the duo of Jack White and Meg White, they gained recognition for their lo-fi sound and minimalist stage presence. Their music is influenced by folk blues, country, 60s Britpop, and Broadway show tunes. With their astute cover versions and original songs, they received acclaim for their self-titled debut album released in 1999. The media buzz surrounding them reached new heights with the release of their third album "White Blood Cells" in 2001 and "Elephant" in 2003.
By the time of their second album "De Stijl" in 2000, the White Stripes had already garnered attention in the UK where they were praised by national media outlets. They were compared to influential acts like Jimi Hendrix and the Sex Pistols. Their success continued with "White Blood Cells", which offered a contrast to digital conformity with its analogue recording process using vintage equipment. The album achieved commercial success worldwide.
The White Stripes officially ceased performing as a band in February 2011 but left an indelible mark on rock music with their unique blend of genres and undeniable talent.

In an age where rock is becoming progressively more slick and studio enhanced, it's quite refreshing to see a band like White Stripes come up from the underground and play raw, sloppy, and soulful rock and roll the way it was meant to be played - straight out of the garage. On the Stripes' third album White Blood Cells, their songwriting and playing has become more focused and slightly more accessible than on their earlier releases (1999's self titled debut and 2000's De Stijl). This is evidenced by such selections as The Same Boys You've Always Known and We're Going to be Friends. but White Stripes' earlier direction can still be detected on several cuts, most noticeably on the cut Now Mary. With the release of White Blood Cells, White Stripes are getting closer and closer to perfecting and bringing their modern blues-rock craft and bringing it to the masses.

White Blood Cells

Music GB

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