R.I.P-The White Stripes

The White Stripes would like to announce that today, February 2nd, 2011, their band has officially ended and will make no further new recordings or perform live.

The reason is not due to artistic differences or lack of wanting to continue, nor any health issues as both Meg and Jack are feeling fine and in good health.

It is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve what is beautiful and special about the band and have it stay that way.

Meg and Jack want to thank every one of their fans and admirers for the incredible support they have given through the 13 plus years of The White Stripes' intense and incredible career.

Third Man Record will continue to put out unreleased live and studio recordings from The White Stripes in their Vault subscription record club, as well as through regular channels.

Both Meg and Jack hope this decision isn't met with sorrow by their fans but that it is seen as a positive move done out of respect for the art and music that the band has created. It is also done with the utmost respect to those fans who've shared in those creations, with their feelings considered greatly.

With that in mind the band have this to say:

"The White Stripes do not belong to Meg and Jack anymore. The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want. The beauty of art and music is that it can last forever if people want it to. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful."

Sincerely,
Meg and Jack White
The White Stripes

Aint that just fucked up?

The White Stripes: Under Blackpool Lights [Dvd Rip]

Tracklist

When I Hear My Name
Black Math
Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground
I Think I Smell a Rat
Take a Whiff on Me
Astro
Outlaw Blues
Jack the Ripper
Jolene
Hotel Yorba
Death Letter
Do
The Hardest Button to Button
Truth Doesn’t Make a Noise
The Big Three Killed My Baby
Wasting My Time
You’re Pretty Good Looking (for a Girl)
Hello Operator
Apple Blossom
Ball and Biscuit
Let’s Shake Hands
I Fought Piranhas
Let’s Build a Home
Goin’ Back to Memphis
Seven Nation Army

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Maybe Tesla does the astro..Maybe Edison is AC/DC

The White Stripes-Wasting my time

And if i'm wasting my time
then nothing could be better
than hanging on the line
and waiting for an honest word forever

And if you're saying goodbye
please don't you think me bitter
for recalling every rhyme
from the book the page
the line the word the letter

Well the windows turning blue
and the waters ever flowing
and i hope i'm not a fool
for laughing at myself
as you are going

Ahhh...Jack'n'Meg duo is still the best. Especially with their older stuff, y'know their classics like Canon, Astro and covers of Death Letter(Son House) and One More Cup of Coffee(Dylan) from their self-title and De Stijl album. I know Jack had been messing around with a couple of band aside White Stripes-The Racounteurs and Dead Weather, I think maybe he miss the sound of a full band, though the new bands sound more hollow to me if you compare them with the 'Stripes.
The 'Stripes is currently working on their seventh album after Meg recovered from her acute anxiety that forced the band to cancel their US tour in '07, and Meg need some time to start over from her 'one year dead-halt' as Jack put it. The latest offering from the duo is the film "Under Great White Northern Light", document their Canadian tour which include live concert and off-stage footage. Gonna post them links as soon as somebody rip 'em cos I dont think its even on sale now(only can order from their site).

Jack White' word of wisdom-

" It seems like everybody today is so available - ready, willing and available for anything, and will go on and be part of a reality show at the drop of a hat. It seems like nobody has any sort of dignity any more. Dylan was trying to maintain his dignity, and a lot of people from an era earlier than maybe 40 or 50 years, it was easier to maintain that dignity. But I think something's really been lost world-wide. They don't want you to have dignity, they just don't want you to. It pisses them off. They wanna tear you down if you have dignity. It scares them. They're not jealous. They're just scared I think."-The White Stripes Uncut

Oh yeah, before I forget.. if you cats out there dig the 'Stripes maybe you want to check out this band from Vancouver called The Pack A.D (stand for after death); a blues-rock, guitar-drum duet similar to the 'Stripes concept but the difference is that they are both girls. Dont be mislead tho, these chicks fuckin rocks, HARD! And their blues have this kind of old school vibe whereas White Stripes bend the blues to fit the ears of the modern masses. Still they both sound kind of similar on your first 2-3 round of their albums, Tintype and Funeral Mixtape..
Tintype, Funeral Mixtape credit to the dudes from Pascalito's Way blog.


“the Pack A.D., a Vancouver blues-punk duo that proves you don’t need a bulging package to play the devil’s music. You do need balls, though. And drummer Maya Miller and guitarist-vocalist Becky Black are packing some pretty serious gonads—musically speaking, of course.”
- Sarah Rowland (Georgia Straight) from straight.com-