Elephant by White Stripes

Based on 588 reviews

Best of 2003, February 24, 2004

Reviewer: chauffer2 (see more about me) from Colorado Springs

I've been a fan of the White Stripes since their "White Blood Cells" album, but "Elephant" reaches a higher echelon of musical artistry. It's a throwback to the classic garage sound, but it's so rich in its simplicity that it's deceptive at just one listen. "Seven Nation Army" is a great song, but I love Meg's vocal contribution to "In the Cold, Cold Night". Some say the White Stripes are over hyped, but every album of theirs shows growth and musical advancement, that I am truly looking forwards to what they do next. Jack's not much of a singer, but the songwriting and guitar work is truly impressive, making this one of my favorite albums from the last year.

Three good songs...that's it, March 13, 2004

Reviewer: slobig12 from CA

This CD only has 3 good songs, Seven Nation Army, I don't know what to do with myself, and Hardest Button to Button. The lyrics on the rest of the songs are distracting and stupid. The lyrics distract from the song; they need more accustics in this CD. Jack and Meg are great artists, but they don't use thier ablility well. Don't buy this CD, there's only a couple of good songs and the rest of the songs are songs they made so they could sell an album.

Excellent Album, March 8, 2004

Reviewer: A music fan from New York, NY USA

I was turned on to the band after viewing their live appearance on (think) the grammy's. This happened for me last year as well when I saw the Foo Fighters completely ROCK at some european awards show as well. My feeling is that if a band can turn a lame live audience inside out- they deserve to have a listen.

Seven Nation Army is the album's stand out single- and deservedly so - but the rest of the album plays excellently and shows why the Whites have such a diverse following

My personal recommendation is to listen to as many of the cuts on the album as you can to get a sense of whether this is the album you want. I have seen many complaints from readers that they purchased Elephant b/c they loved the single and that they are unhappy with the other songs.