The White Stripes & Jack White – Elephant

Album Info

Artist: The White Stripes & Jack White

Title: Elephant

Year: 2003

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Tracklist

  • 1. Seven Nation Army (3:52)
  • 2. Black Math (3:03)
  • 3. There's No Home For You Here (3:43)
  • 4. I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself (2:46)
  • 5. In The Cold, Cold Night (2:58)
  • 6. I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mother's Heart (3:20)
  • 7. You've Got Her In Your Pocket (3:40)
  • 8. Ball and Biscuit (7:18)
  • 9. The Hardest Button to Button (3:32)
  • 10. Little Acorns (4:09)
  • 11. Hypnotize (1:48)
  • 12. The Air Near My Fingers (3:40)
  • 13. Girl, You Have No Faith In Medicine (3:17)
  • 14. It's True That We Love One Another (3:39)

Review

The White Stripes' fourth studio album, 'Elephant,' unleashed in 2003, radiates a raw, untamed energy, showcasing the duo’s inventive twist on rock. Jack White, at the helm of production, roots the album in a "back-to-basics" ethos, reminiscent of their previous work, 'White Blood Cells.' Recorded in the analog sanctuaries of Toe Rag Studios and Maida Vale Studios in London, the album thrives on a gritty, vintage charm, shaped by an absence of digital interference and powered by their minimalistic arsenal of guitar, drums, and occasional keyboards.

Immersed in garage rock revival, blues rock, and punk blues, 'Elephant' spins tales of love, loss, and the fading allure of the American sweetheart. 'Seven Nation Army' stands tall as an anthem, a global rallying cry echoing from sports arenas to stages worldwide. With tracks like 'Black Math,' 'There’s No Home for You Here,' and 'The Hardest Button to Button,' the White Stripes craft melodies that linger long after the final note. Acclaimed by critics and showered with Grammy accolades, 'Elephant' resonates as one of the defining albums of the 2000s, earning a revered spot on Rolling Stone's '500 Greatest Albums of All Time.' In essence, 'Elephant' encapsulates the raw spirit and innovative fervor that define the White Stripes. - Micah