DJ effects & samplers. Other material is less controversial but no less inspired, e.g. Makes you wanna put on sunglasses, light a cigarette even if you don't smoke, grab a straight whiskey, and walk like a gangsta. One minute it reminds me of Led Zeppelin and the next it sounds like Neil Young and then Paul McCartney. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Other material is less controversial but no less inspired, e.g. A couple of OK tracks but not as good as some have made out. Location: Australia. This duo doesn't stick to just one formula and you never get tired of listening to it as a result. Elephant was the big one for Detroit blues rock duo the White Stripes following on the pretty big in itself White Blood Cells. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 March 2019. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Thirdman. Try again. Nope, instead we are basically a kind of brutalist Argos for vinyl records. Power supplies & cables. They do, and soon your getting that good feeling you had back in the 1970's. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2003. As with previous albums, this is a very organic affair, mostly just Jack on guitar and vocals and Meg on drums, with a few reassuringly ancient-sounding keyboards added here and there. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 June 2013. It sounds absolutely perfect. Darker and more difficult than White Blood Cells, the album offers nothing as immediately crowd-pleasing or sweet as "Fell in Love With a Girl" or "We're Going to Be Friends," but it's more consistent, exploring disillusionment and rejection with razor-sharp focus. Cannot recomend highly enough, this is a classic, especially compared to half of the tosh that I've had to endure with the other 'Greatest Albums'. When I brought this album, I brought it on the strengh of vinyl reviews. This pared-down ethic is in stark contrast to much chart pop, where one wonders if even the singers are computer generated, and it gives the Stripes a primaeval force rarely heard since Nirvana at their dirtiest (that's pretty dirty, in the nicest possible way, I'm sure you'll agree). Cookies are used for essential functions such as the shopping cart. Approved third parties also use these tools in connection with our display of ads. Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2003. 4 stars for the album but 5 stars if its on Vinyl, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 October 2018. The White Stripes - songwriter Jack White (vocals, guitar, piano, and once bass) and Meg White (drums and occasional vocals) - formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. When I brought this album, I brought it on the strengh of vinyl reviews. 10th anniversary reissue of the album, repressed from the original V2 vinyl masters (which had been sourced from the analog recordings) on colored vinyl for Record Store Day 2013 (on which Jack White was named its official ambassador), limited to undisclosed quantities. Buy ELEPHANT by THE WHITE STRIPES. Their best album, by a mile. Every single 'Vinyl essential' list had this on it. In Stock. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. I'm not sure how much was tinkered to get it to sound just right, but they did it. 0093624944003. eBay Product ID (ePID) 1109288238 . XL Records * 2LP * stereo * gatefold * inner(s) * EU * * *, Jokingly referred to as the White Stripes' "British" album, Elephant is scattered with little cultural references that give away the fact it was recorded far from home--just listen to the lyrics on "Seven Nation Army" ("..from the Queen of England to the hounds of Hell") or the album outro where someone chips in "jolly good, cup of tea?". Hannibal struck fear into the hearts of Romans when his armies advanced across the Alps riding elephants. Trying to give this album a balanced review has made me think back to that time. See all 7 - All listings for this product. ----Back cover: TITLES IN THIS SERIES SO FAR TMR042 THE WHITE STRIPES TMR032 DE STIJL TMR033 WHITE BLOOD CELLS Allways liked the White Stripes, but never got round to buying an album. There's a problem loading this menu at the moment. £37.69. This is the way to hear it..... on vinyl! Other material is less controversial but no less inspired, e.g. Decksavers & DJ equipment covers. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 March 2003. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. A defining event in the garage rock revival and The White Stripes' masterpiece, Elephant was miraculously cut in just two weeks at a London studio outfitted with an eight-track tape machine and recording gear that predates the Beatles. These cookies are also optional - amend them below. What the artist or label has to say for themselves. Buy a CD or Vinyl record and get 90 days free Amazon Music Unlimited. This album also has “The Hardest Button To Button” on it which is one of their very best songs. For the 2020 holiday season, returnable items shipped between 1 October and 31 December can be returned until 31 January, 2021. This pared-down ethic is in stark contrast to much chart pop, where one wonders if even the singers are computer generated, and it gives the Stripes a primaeval force rarely heard since Nirvana at their dirtiest (that's pretty dirty, in the nicest possible way, I'm sure you'll agree). Allways liked the White Stripes, but never got round to buying an album. Try again. PA & live sound. Elephant [VINYL] The White Stripes Format: Vinyl. Elephant Vinyl 12" Album Free shipping over £20. This is gradually becoming one of my favourite albums, the tracks are all so diffferent and each one could have stood up as a single. Which is funny for a guy who nicks part of "Heartbreaker" for the incandescent "Ball and Biscuit." Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 February 2013. It sounds absolutely perfect. Jack White used a traditional analogue workflow to record this album and it shows what a fabulous sound it can be. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Can the White Stripes do the same to many of the current occupiers of the charts? I really recommend it. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. the ultra-heavy "Ball and Biscuit", which could be a late Pumpkins number with the benefit of a pretension by-pass, or the stomping "Seven Nation Army" (look out, here come those elephants!). originally bought … Jack White used a traditional analogue workflow to record this album and it shows what a fabulous sound it can be. Available on: Vinyl Double LP £23.63, CD £7.99. Product Key Features. Despite the White Stripes' ambivalence, fame nevertheless seems to suit them: They just become more accomplished as the attention paid to them increases. Unable to add item to List. UPC. The sound blows the socks off cd, etc. Record Label. If you are as proficient in air guitar and air drums like myself (years of dedicated practice) you will love this CD. This pared-down ethic is in stark contrast to much chart pop, where one wonders if even the singers are computer generated, and it gives the Stripes a primaeval force rarely heard since Nirvana at their dirtiest (that's pretty dirty, in the nicest possible way, I'm sure you'll agree). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 June 2013. This album was recorded old school and so suits vinyl. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. When “Seven Nation Army” came out, it was amazing: Explosive, original. Mastered direct from the original, analog source from the 2002 recordings at Toe Rag Studios, the album includes two 180 gram black vinyl discs, a double-gatefold, printed inner sleeves and an MP3 download card. Despite the White Stripes' ambivalence, fame nevertheless seems to suit them: They just become more accomplished as the attention paid to them increases. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 May 2011. Approved third parties also use these tools in connection with our display of ads. This is the way to hear it..... on vinyl! . Then, a McCartney-esque tune, "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself ". Read more. These items are dispatched from and sold by different sellers. We use cart reminder emails to nag you to death about items in your cart that you have not checked out. Definitely recommend this pressing. The sound blows the socks off cd, etc. I saw the 2013 release got some bad reviews, complaints of noise and pops etc. But although there are some new twists here, from Meg discovering her voice to a tongue-in-cheek threesome with Holly Golightly, Elephant is no great departure; more a culmination of their preceding albums. If you like JW buy it, if you like blues, rock, country; buy it!!!! I'm not sure how much was tinkered to get it to sound just right, but they did it. If you are as proficient in air guitar and air drums like myself (years of dedicated practice) you will love this CD. Jack sings a couple of lovely ballads ("I've got you in my pocket" is my fave, and Meg sings a sexy, minimalist song, "In the Cold Cold Night" which reminds me of "Fever", the old standard that Madonna covered a few years back. I'd just beought a vinyl player and wanted something decent. Allways liked the White Stripes, but never got round to buying an album. I'd just beought a vinyl player and wanted something decent. Can the White Stripes do the same to many of the current occupiers of the charts? Order online today and get FREE UK delivery on orders over £50. -- one of the best oblique threats since Black Francis sneered "It's educational!" We also use cookies to enhance your experience on the site, such as for video and sound clips. I missed the boat on the first couple of White Stripes CDs and was fully prepared to hate them when I bought ELEPHANT--talk about a boatload of hype being forced down down your throat by Rolling Stone and every other out-of-touch music rag--but after four straight days of listening to ELEPHANT at top volume, I am here to say that the White Stripes have got it going on. © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Can the White Stripes do the same to many of the current occupiers of the charts? These cookies are optional and you can amend them below. 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