That feeling's in the air: it's almost time for a new White Stripes record! This one's gonna be called Icky Thump and it comes out June 19. Part of the excitement of a new White Stripes record is always seeing what their new style will be. I would even go so far as to say they are Beatles-esque-- between each record they disappear for a bit and come back with a totally different look. So here's what we have this time:
Woo hoo! I gotta get me a pi....I mean, a copy of that magazine!
Despite not really being all that concerned with fashion, per se, myself, I have to give Jack White (we all know he is the mastermind of the group) credit for being such a fashion forward kind of guy. He is always off on his own trip, whether its music or style or anything and I respect that....even if I dont always love the look! Let's take a moment to ponder the many looks of the White Stripes, shall we? For a band that only limits itself to dressing in three colors (red, black & white, in case you hadn't heard), they sure go crazy!
Exhibit A, The Early Years:
This is when they were going for that childlike thing, circa 1998.
Exhibit B, The Uber Arty Years:
This is when they were going for that "We are Serious Artists" thing. And it's my favorite of their records too. Guess that one worked for me.
Yes, that IS a white belt. Guess no one told him. Circa 2000ish
This is their "Oh God, What Have We Done?!" phase, circa 2001.
A personal fave of mine, circa 2003.
The Stripes rock Brazil and Jack brings back souvenier bad facial hair. Circa 2005.
Circa 2006
Sure, Phil Spector is a genius producer and gun wielder, but did ya hafta copy his hair? Circa 2007.
Are they Mariachis? Maybe they will be playing at Puerto Allegre one of these nights.
This is when they were going for that "We are Serious Artists" thing. And it's my favorite of their records too. Guess that one worked for me.
Exhibit C, The Euro Year:
Yes, that IS a white belt. Guess no one told him. Circa 2000ish
Exhibit D, Fame Is Scary:
This is their "Oh God, What Have We Done?!" phase, circa 2001.
Exhibit E, Are You Ready For the Country Era:
A personal fave of mine, circa 2003.
Exhibit F, Bolero...:.
The Stripes rock Brazil and Jack brings back souvenier bad facial hair. Circa 2005.
Exhibit G, Goth Time-- Everyone Else Is Doing It...:
Circa 2006
Exhibit H, And Then There's the Phil Spector Misstep:
Sure, Phil Spector is a genius producer and gun wielder, but did ya hafta copy his hair? Circa 2007.
And here, apparently is the Icky Thump album cover, Exhibit I:
Are they Mariachis? Maybe they will be playing at Puerto Allegre one of these nights.
I'm sure the only person that is at all interested in this is me....and maybe Corrie...but um....how many other bands are working it this hard? I mean, bands that make quality music and work it....
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um...i'm listening to the new song right now!
and it is awesome of course! i can't wait to go see them live on this tour!
'Despite not really being all that concerned with fashion, per se, myself' what? you're concerned, lady! don't you have a subscription to elle? xo
I too cannot help but let my eyes wander to Jack's lower half ever since he hit the Amoeba stage with the Raconteurs. Between him and Meg they are the eye candy of the century for sure.
Oh my god! He works it as hard as Madonna! The new look is excellent, Mister Stripe. Excellent!!! ........... Please bring yer show to Amoeba SF! We need Meg on our stage again after all these years. Also, the icky thump you speak of, I hope it replaces my illness-begotten, sporadic and hissy heart beat that nature gave me. Maybe he and Meg shall set the beat aright and I will no longer have to suffer the sudden terrors of when the beat of my heart goes backward and and stops suddenty. Come, Jack and Meg, we are your brethren. Come and thump us like musical EMTs!!