|
Elephant | 
| Artist: The White Stripes
Label: Xl
Category: Music
List Price: £15.99
Buy Used: £1.48
as of 24/11/2009 17:25 GMT details
You Save: £14.51 (91%)
New (25) Used (47) from £1.48
Seller: zoverstocks
Rating:  141 reviews
Sales Rank: 616
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.5
UPC: 634904016227
EAN: 0634904016227
ASIN: B00007KN36
Release Date: March 31, 2003
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
| |
| Tracks:
| • | Seven Nation Army | | • | Black Math | | • | There's No Home For You Here | | • | I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself | | • | In The Cold Cold Night | | • | I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mother's Heart | | • | You've Got Her In Your Pocket | | • | Ball And Biscuit | | • | Hardest Button To Button | | • | Little Acorns | | • | Hypnotise | | • | Air Near My Fingers | | • | Girl You Have No Faith In Medicine | | • | Well It's True That We Love One Another |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.co.uk Review
Jokingly referred to as the White Stripes' "British" album, IElephant/I is scattered with little cultural references that give away the fact it was recorded far from the duo's US 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?". But although there are some new twists here, from Meg discovering her voice to a tongue-in-cheek threesome with Holly Golightly, IElephant/I is no great departure; more a culmination of their preceding albums. Meg and Jack push their creativity (and the boundaries of their eight track) to new heights for the startling, Queen-inspired "There's No Home for You Here" while the (pedal-induced) deep bassline on "Seven Nation Army" is a classic indie dancefloor filler. But although some songs fly off into new realms there's plenty of that straight-up bluesy rock that makes the duo such an amazing prospect live--just listen to the sweat dripping off the overtly sexual "Ball and Biscuit". And amid all this there's that plaintive, resolutely unegotistical and yet theatrical voice that makes them so unique; when Jack cries out on "I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself" there's a dark desperation Bacharach and David certainly didn't put there. --ICaroline Butler/I
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 141
 breathtaking April 13, 2003
30 out of 31 found this review helpful
After three albums you wonder exactly what a guitarist and a drummer can do to keep things moving forward whilst maintaining the brilliance of previous efforts. The fact that creatively they have moved forward and musically they have exceeded any hopes I had of their forth album just shows how special The White Stripes really are. pElephant IS quite simply one of the finest records you will hear this year. As if Jack's heart was actually plugged into the amp it will take on a roller coaster journey that will leave you exhausted at the end. We are taken back to the rawer guitar sound of De Stijl and with a number of tracks like Ball Biscuit, Black Math and Girl You Have No Faith In Medicine rocking some amazing guitar work you can see that Jack is really having some fun on this record. The Stripes seem to be enjoying their new found fame rather than resenting it and with Elephant you can see how it's paid off. It is such an accomplished album that will be throttling your stereo all summer.pElephant proves beyond any doubt that The White Stripes are in a league of their own. All the hype and all the praise wouldn't be enough to describe how important this band are to music. God bless the drums, god bless the guitar, god bless The White Stripes.
most exciting album in years February 16, 2004
Ricky I. Mckinnon
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
i had heard a couple of songs off white blood cells but i never went any further. when i heard seven nation army i knew i had to buy elephant, and what a purchase. the most exciting album i have heard since nirvana's in utero. "little acorns" is for me the best track. jacks guitar hits you right in the chest and shows how rock and roll still has a few tricks up its sleeve.in contrast "you've got her in your pocket" is a beautiful little number and along with "hypnotize" are the other stand out tracks.i dont know how many times i have kicked myself for ignoring these guys for so long but believe the hype for a change and buy their music, become excited and passionate about music again.
Damn fine album! February 25, 2004
robojam
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
The White Stripes are a duo who record all their material on old analog recording equipment and refuse to embrace the digital revolution. The result? An album that sounds warmer and more real than just about anything that has been around in years!pThat's no exageration either, as this album just exudes a sound that is sadly being left in the past. There are not multiple takes to get the playing perfect either; all the little imperfections in the playing and singing are left in, so it doesn't have the cold feel that most music has now.pThe song are great too, starting with "Seven Nation Army", with a catchy bass line that gets the groove going, and then they just keep coming. Meg duets on "I Just Don't Know What to do With Myself", which wrenches the emotion from the words. "Ball and Biscuit" is my favourite - a kind of 21 century blues that Led Zep would be proud of.pThe only thing that puzzles me about this album is why there is a picture of Meg's feet on the inside of the cover...
The American British Album October 20, 2003
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
White Blood Cells made The White Stripes big stars but the follow-up Elephant makes them global superstars, and one listen to it and it's difficult not to agree with NME and Kerrang. Since it's such a great album it's only fitting for a track by track analysis:pSeven Nation Army- lead off single and possibly the greatest tune to be released in 2003, the unlikely bassline and rolling percusion make it a classic 10/10pBlack Math- this sounds like a robert plant/led zeppelin inspired tune,with Jack howling at the same tempo but it's still a great tune 8/10pThere's No Room For You Here- this one doesn't quite catch my attention like the rest, it sounds too similar to dead leaves, so it's not too good 5/10pI Just Don't What To Do With Myself- cover of the burt bacharach anthem and one of the shortest songs, great video accompanied it as well. a knock out cry , sweet stuff 9/10pIn The Cold, Cold Night- Meg's Debut on vocals on this acoustic driven tune about love,and surprisingly it's quite catchy but the vocals are best with her brother 7/10pI Want To Warm Your Mothers Heart- this is a somber sad little number about gaining the adulation of a partner's parent, not the best of songs, but still great 6/10pYou've Got Her In Your Pocket - more somber songs, but this one is more uplifting making it more enjoyable than the previous one 7/10pBall and Biscuit- a brilliant track, a long track, great solos, enough said 10/10pThe Hardest Button To Button- current single and personal favourite, everything here is brilliant another classic courtesy of The White Stripes 10/10pLittle Acorns- a reporter kicks this off which seems strange but it works anyways, Jack's vocals go really funny on this one. weird stuff 9/10pHypnotize- the shortest song, but one of the best 9/10pThe Air Near My Fingers- i think this is my mum's favourite, and i can't blame her, it's just like seven nation army, brilliant 10/10pGirl, You Have No Faith In Medicine- the most rock bluesy song on the album, but it seems too overhyped making somewhat of a dissapointment 4/10pWell It's True We Love One Another- this is where the british references come into play, with Holly Golightly guesting on vocals with Jack and Meg, this is the perfect end to a perfect albumpwhy are you reading this??? just buy it!!
White Stripes create an instant classic May 15, 2003
Jeff Markham (Walton-on-Thames, UK)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
After resisting the hype but following with interest the rise of this uniquely talented duo, their 4th offering is simply breathtaking and fully deserves all the accolades. Often mentioned in the same breath as The Strokes due to the classic combo of good old fashioned guitars, drums and an admirably ironic 'attitude', The Stripes are by some way the superior band. This album is destined to be a classic. From the brilliant, pounding opener 'Seven Nation Army', with its floor-shuddering bassline, immediately followed by the thunderous rock riffing of the sinsisterly titled 'Black Math', to the deceptively sweet closer 'Well It's True That We Love One Another', with Meg and Jack joshing with Holly Golightly, this is incendiary rock music that delights, disturbs and moves in equal measure. 'Ball and Biscuit' swaggers with bluesy eroticism, whilst Jack's voice on the superb Bacharach cover 'I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself' and 'I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mother's Heart' knocks spots off more vaunted crooners whilst retaining a winning self-mockery. The lyrics are smart and often poetically funny and speak of the perennial themes of love and loss with a nice line in ironic humour and deft observation. The highest compliment I can pay is that the energy, surprising humour and sheer unpredictability of the music evokes the early Pixies, especially that of 1988's 'Surfer Rosa' and 1989's 'Doolittle' LPs. The Stripes have a similar genius for mixing fast and slow numbers seamlessly whilst retaining an exhilerating momentum and originality all their own. If you like your guitars raw, your riffs fierce and your tunes catchy, this is the album for you. An unqualified masterpiece. Enjoy!
Showing reviews 1-5 of 141
|
|
|
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON EU S.à.r.l. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME. | |
