Search - White Stripes :: White Blood Cells (Shm)

*Clone? I don't think so!* Recovered Revieew From 2003.

Underground Reborn | ny | 08/14/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Once I saw MAD magazine referring to The Strokes, The Vines, The White Stripes and The Hives as :The Attack of The Clones: I had to voice my own opinion where it can be heard. The White Stripes are in a category all their own. A true fan of rock music can appreciate this group. They may not be as talented as some acts on the scene, but then again most rock fans adore The Ramones. Listening to "White Blood Cells" is listening to a tribute to the lost sound of early '60's punk. From "Fell In Love With A Girl" (The Kinks) to "I Think I Smell A Rat" (The Who). The duo even shows its softer side with "We're Going To Be Friends" which sounds an awful lot like Paul McCartney's "Black Bird". Whether paying homage to the '60's or flat out originals like "Little Room" I would not be ashamed to call this album one of the best of 2002. As for the talk of clones, The White Stripes have already released two previous records while the other bands are just getting started. So with that I ask...who is copying whom?



Again, notice that this is a lost review of mine from a previous username. This review was written in March of 2003, look at how far The White Stripes have come since this breakthrough release? Hmm...I guess I know my bands after all! ;-)"