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Stephen King once warned that if you turn in an entirely different direction, you shall be punished. Whether itīs by an insane fan (Misery) or the simple fact that your new work is terrible (White Stripes).
About two months ago, I could claim to be the most enthusiastic Stripes that ever lived, two months on, I want nothing to do with them. īGet Behind Me Satanī is entirely different in two respects -
1. Jack White - in my opinion, one of the best guitarists today, only shows off his obvious talents on three out of the thirteen songs. Thatīs less than a quarter of the album, for those who cannot do simple mathematics.
2. Most of the songs are disappointing fillers, something non-existent in their previous records.
I shall stop the Stripes slagging (for the moment, at least) to concentrate on the opening track. I remember ripping into the album, putting it on at full volume, annoying my husband, and pressing play. Once again, as with all their other albums, I was transported into a little world, as Jack White played the first few notes in a brilliantly gothic style, in Blue Orchid. Followed by Megīs simple, yet effective drumming, I was amazed. THE STRIPES WERE BACK, thought I. But I was wrong. After the wonderful Blue Orchid, I clapped and turned on repeat, I should never have turned it off.
Next up was Jack on the marimba in a track called īThe Nurseī. Cool. But I did not realise that this hellishly un-rock n roll instrument would be played for the majority of the album. Later on, I got to a song called īLittle Ghostī. During this bore-fest, Jack adopts a rather Dolly Parton-ey voice and sings about - you guessed it - a little ghost. Aaaaaaargh!
Other White Stripes albums have been phenomenal rock records, this one is even too mellow to be called a country CD. Jack White used to be an icon for me, now he is a figure of hatred. There are only one or two tracks on this album worthy of the Stripes. The rest are, to put it simply, crap.
Stephen King was right, if you are good at something stick with it, donīt ar$e it up trying to be different.
About two months ago, I could claim to be the most enthusiastic Stripes that ever lived, two months on, I want nothing to do with them. īGet Behind Me Satanī is entirely different in two respects -
1. Jack White - in my opinion, one of the best guitarists today, only shows off his obvious talents on three out of the thirteen songs. Thatīs less than a quarter of the album, for those who cannot do simple mathematics.
2. Most of the songs are disappointing fillers, something non-existent in their previous records.
I shall stop the Stripes slagging (for the moment, at least) to concentrate on the opening track. I remember ripping into the album, putting it on at full volume, annoying my husband, and pressing play. Once again, as with all their other albums, I was transported into a little world, as Jack White played the first few notes in a brilliantly gothic style, in Blue Orchid. Followed by Megīs simple, yet effective drumming, I was amazed. THE STRIPES WERE BACK, thought I. But I was wrong. After the wonderful Blue Orchid, I clapped and turned on repeat, I should never have turned it off.
Next up was Jack on the marimba in a track called īThe Nurseī. Cool. But I did not realise that this hellishly un-rock n roll instrument would be played for the majority of the album. Later on, I got to a song called īLittle Ghostī. During this bore-fest, Jack adopts a rather Dolly Parton-ey voice and sings about - you guessed it - a little ghost. Aaaaaaargh!
Other White Stripes albums have been phenomenal rock records, this one is even too mellow to be called a country CD. Jack White used to be an icon for me, now he is a figure of hatred. There are only one or two tracks on this album worthy of the Stripes. The rest are, to put it simply, crap.
Stephen King was right, if you are good at something stick with it, donīt ar$e it up trying to be different.
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Stephen King once warned that if you turn in an entirely different direction, you shall be punished. Whether itīs by an insane fan (Misery) or the simple fact that your new work is terrible (White Stripes).
About two months ago, I could claim to be the most enthusiastic Stripes that ever lived, two months on, I want nothing to do with them. īGet Behind Me Satanī is entirely different in two respects -
1. Jack White - in my opinion, one of the best guitarists today, only shows off his obvious talents on three out of the thirteen songs. Thatīs less than a quarter of the album, for those who cannot do simple mathematics.
2. Most of the songs are disappointing fillers, something non-existent in their previous records.
I shall stop the Stripes slagging (for the moment, at least) to concentrate on the opening track. I remember ripping into the album, putting it on at full volume, annoying my husband, and pressing play. Once again, as with all their other albums, I was transported into a little world, as Jack White played the first few notes in a brilliantly gothic style, in Blue Orchid. Followed by Megīs simple, yet effective drumming, I was amazed. THE STRIPES WERE BACK, thought I. But I was wrong. After the wonderful Blue Orchid, I clapped and turned on repeat, I should never have turned it off.
Next up was Jack on the marimba in a track called īThe Nurseī. Cool. But I did not realise that this hellishly un-rock n roll instrument would be played for the majority of the album. Later on, I got to a song called īLittle Ghostī. During this bore-fest, Jack adopts a rather Dolly Parton-ey voice and sings about - you guessed it - a little ghost. Aaaaaaargh!
Other White Stripes albums have been phenomenal rock records, this one is even too mellow to be called a country CD. Jack White used to be an icon for me, now he is a figure of hatred. There are only one or two tracks on this album worthy of the Stripes. The rest are, to put it simply, crap.
Stephen King was right, if you are good at something stick with it, donīt ar$e it up trying to be different.
About two months ago, I could claim to be the most enthusiastic Stripes that ever lived, two months on, I want nothing to do with them. īGet Behind Me Satanī is entirely different in two respects -
1. Jack White - in my opinion, one of the best guitarists today, only shows off his obvious talents on three out of the thirteen songs. Thatīs less than a quarter of the album, for those who cannot do simple mathematics.
2. Most of the songs are disappointing fillers, something non-existent in their previous records.
I shall stop the Stripes slagging (for the moment, at least) to concentrate on the opening track. I remember ripping into the album, putting it on at full volume, annoying my husband, and pressing play. Once again, as with all their other albums, I was transported into a little world, as Jack White played the first few notes in a brilliantly gothic style, in Blue Orchid. Followed by Megīs simple, yet effective drumming, I was amazed. THE STRIPES WERE BACK, thought I. But I was wrong. After the wonderful Blue Orchid, I clapped and turned on repeat, I should never have turned it off.
Next up was Jack on the marimba in a track called īThe Nurseī. Cool. But I did not realise that this hellishly un-rock n roll instrument would be played for the majority of the album. Later on, I got to a song called īLittle Ghostī. During this bore-fest, Jack adopts a rather Dolly Parton-ey voice and sings about - you guessed it - a little ghost. Aaaaaaargh!
Other White Stripes albums have been phenomenal rock records, this one is even too mellow to be called a country CD. Jack White used to be an icon for me, now he is a figure of hatred. There are only one or two tracks on this album worthy of the Stripes. The rest are, to put it simply, crap.
Stephen King was right, if you are good at something stick with it, donīt ar$e it up trying to be different.
Hmmm they started with nothing and now return to nothing.
Trouble is they were nothing in the middle part either.
Trouble is they were nothing in the middle part either.
I have to disagree with you, seeing as you are talking crap.
Which bands do you like then?
Which bands do you like then?
Arcade Fiver wrote:
> 1. Jack White - in my opinion, one of the best guitarists today
you make me weep.
> 1. Jack White - in my opinion, one of the best guitarists today
you make me weep.
I reckon so, he can play the guitar excellently while singing, so I rate him as brilliant.
Which guitarists are good in your opinion?
Which guitarists are good in your opinion?
Gotta love that Doorbell song.
Aaaargh, so repetitive yet so erotic. *drifs off*
Arcade Fiver wrote:
> I reckon so, he can play the guitar excellently while singing, so I
> rate him as brilliant.
...
White Stripes songs are practically all just power chords.
If you take up guitar you could be playing White Stripes to a decent quality within a few weeks.
...
> Which guitarists are good in your opinion?
Guitarists around today who are a LOT better than Jack White:
Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Joe Satriani, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Jonny Greenwood, Slash, John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert....the list goes on and on.
> I reckon so, he can play the guitar excellently while singing, so I
> rate him as brilliant.
...
White Stripes songs are practically all just power chords.
If you take up guitar you could be playing White Stripes to a decent quality within a few weeks.
...
> Which guitarists are good in your opinion?
Guitarists around today who are a LOT better than Jack White:
Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Joe Satriani, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Jonny Greenwood, Slash, John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert....the list goes on and on.
Memorandum! wrote:
> White Stripes songs are practically all just power chords.
> If you take up guitar you could be playing White Stripes to a decent
> quality within a few weeks.
That may be true, but I still think he is good.
> Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Joe Satriani, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Jonny
> Greenwood, Slash, John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert....the list goes on and
> on.
Slash is past it. Velvet Revolver suck ass. Matt Bellamy is good though, and he plays piano. Iīve not heard of the rest, donīt kill me.
> White Stripes songs are practically all just power chords.
> If you take up guitar you could be playing White Stripes to a decent
> quality within a few weeks.
That may be true, but I still think he is good.
> Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Joe Satriani, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Jonny
> Greenwood, Slash, John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert....the list goes on and
> on.
Slash is past it. Velvet Revolver suck ass. Matt Bellamy is good though, and he plays piano. Iīve not heard of the rest, donīt kill me.
Arcade Fiver wrote:
> Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Joe Satriani, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Jonny
> Greenwood, Slash, John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert....the list goes on
> and
> on.
>
> Slash is past it. Velvet Revolver suck ass.
I don't really like VR or GNR but Slash writes great guitar pieces.
> Iīve not heard of the rest,
> donīt kill me.
Morello - Rage Against The Machine/Audioslave (best stuff is RATM)
Satriani - ...just him. Solo material.
Omar - The Mars Volta/At the Drive-In
Greenwood - Radiohead
Petrucci - Dream Theater
Gilbert - solo material/Racer X
> Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Joe Satriani, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Jonny
> Greenwood, Slash, John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert....the list goes on
> and
> on.
>
> Slash is past it. Velvet Revolver suck ass.
I don't really like VR or GNR but Slash writes great guitar pieces.
> Iīve not heard of the rest,
> donīt kill me.
Morello - Rage Against The Machine/Audioslave (best stuff is RATM)
Satriani - ...just him. Solo material.
Omar - The Mars Volta/At the Drive-In
Greenwood - Radiohead
Petrucci - Dream Theater
Gilbert - solo material/Racer X
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