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Icky Thump
- By The White Stripes
- Genre: Alternative Rock
Common Sense Media says
Raw and raucous rock for adventurous teens.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there's nothing objectionable here, though the lyrics tend toward the vivid and caustic ("I can't help but wonder if after I'm gone will I still have these 300-mile-per-hour, finger-breaking, no answers makin', battered dirty hands, bee stung and busted up, empty cup torrential outpour blues"). The CD is an eclectic mix of musical styles that can be melodic, melodramatic, and manic -- sometimes all at the same time.
What's the story?
As always, The White Stripes steer clear of highly produced albums with their sixth studio album, ICKY THUMP. To an unfamiliar listener, this album may feel like an assault on the ears. But remember, this is Jack White and Meg White -- the Detroit-bred duo who shun the rules of rock and embrace their eclectic-ness. They deliver heaps of raw energy and quirky combinations of sounds. You won't find anything objectionable in the lyrics, and you'll most likely find (and feel) -- a good deal of passion for the music.
Is it any good?
Musically, Icky Thump runs the gamut, taking listeners on a stylistic trip through genre after genre, with sounds reminiscent of Led Zeppelin, Elvis Presley, old Irish ballads, and Spanish mariachis. Jack's voice is as much an instrument as his guitars; Meg rocks on the drums and brings out the occasional bagpipes and trumpet. The lyrics move from real and raw to poetic and pure, and even though there isn't always a logical narrative to follow, there's always a clever line or musical surprise just around the corner.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how original and different these songs are from what other popular bands typically produce and why it's good to step outside of the box. Try to name other artists who have pushed the musical envelope and still found fans. Families can also discuss how artists can make powerful albums without iffy content. Does it make it more powerful to skip the sexual references or harsh language? Why or why not?
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I love the White Stripes!
If you love The White Stripes then this is perfect...
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We love it
We love this album. My 6 year old actually carries it around in his Dora CD player and sings into the microphone. And it's perfect for our family band!!! There are two of them and three of us so there's a job for each family member
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Kid, 7 years old
March 23, 2012
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wstripes
awesome we have the album, but the disc is scratched up
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Awesome
The White Stripes are great! The songs are very un-produced, but that's what makes it great. In the title song, "Icky Thump" there is one reference to prostitution. (Well you can't be a pimp and a prostitute, too) Other than that it's a powerful album with great songs.
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it's not as 'unique' as people claim it is
in this release, the white stripes touch base with a lot of genres without actually innovating anything. shuffle (rag & bone), gospel (i'm slowly turning into you), metal (little cream soda), blues (icky thump), folk (prickly thorn), hard rock (catch hell blues) are displayed, but in reality only show one color of the band; being referential and not unique. the highlights on this album include the warlike 'you don't know what love is', the beatlesque 'effect and cause', and the power ballad 'a martyr for my love for you'. unfortunately, the remainder of the album consists of novelty filler, pointlessness, and odes to queen and led zeppelin. in the end, all the whites stripes have a knack for is simplistic indie-pop and trying to sound like the royal trux, who, a decade before them, were more innovative, passionate, and competent than they could ever dream to be.
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Hmm.
Ahem.
I LOVE THIS SONG.
Yes, the Stripes are very quirkey and awesome.
My only concern is, after listening to this song
fifty-thousand times, I realize that they do say
"Well Americans, What, nothin' better to do?
Why don't you kick yourself out, you're an immigrant too.
Who's usin' who what should we do..." and then very
quietly "Well you can't be a pimp and a prostitute too."
If you can get past that, then enjoy the music!
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A must-read book for every 8 year old
great album voice got better and it is pretty good
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| Artist: | The White Stripes |
| Release date: | June 7, 2007 |
| Label: | Warner Brothers |
| Genre: | Alternative Rock |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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