deranger Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 http://arts.nationalpost.com/2011/02/02/the-white-stripes-announce-split/from the post....Remember back in, like, 2001, when all these bands with “The†in their name broke onto the scene and everyone was really excited about the return of good rock music or whatever? We remember that time rather fondly, which is why today’s news that brother-sister ex-husband/wife duo The White Stripes are no more makes us very sad. There’s still a new Strokes album coming out this year, right?According to a bulletin posted on the band’s official website, Jack and Meg aren’t sick or fighting or anything like that — they just want to end on a high note: “[The breakup] is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve what is beautiful and special about the band and have it stay that way.†The notice on the website also promises that live and previously unreleased material will be released under Jack White’s Third Man Records imprint.The silver lining, of course, is that now we can all look forward to the reunion gig at Coachella 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 This feels like a kick in the gut, and repeat. One of my top bands ever. I love The Dead Weather and like the Raconteurs, but the Stripes are one of the best and innovative rock bands of their era. Thanks for all the fresh, exciting and devolved takes on rock, blues and folk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I thought they broke up after that last album/tour. Maybe that was just a hiatus. I thought I had read that Meg White refused to tour anymore due to anxiety issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 They went out on top like a Super Bowl MVP- good on them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 The White Stripes = Ray BourqueThe Rolling Stones = Brett Favre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsamuel3 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I truly never understood the hype around The White Stripes. I tried time and time again to get into their music and I never could. When playing in The White Stripes, I think Jack White's skills as a guitar player are completely overrated. That being said, I do enjoy The Raconteurs and I dig Jack's voice. On the whole though, I think they were way way way over hyped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I think Jack White's skills as a guitar player are completely overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I truly never understood the hype around The White Stripes. I tried time and time again to get into their music and I never could. When playing in The White Stripes, I think Jack White's skills as a guitar player are completely overrated. That being said, I do enjoy The Raconteurs and I dig Jack's voice. On the whole though, I think they were way way way over hyped. There you go. You like the power-pop/classic rock sides of Jack.The Stripes were a breath of fresh air. Raw, primal and uncompromising, but with keen songwriting chops and the ability to produce thoughtful folk tunes too. Jack is an emotional and aggressive blues-based lead and rhythm guitarist, much more in the mold of old-school garage rockers, punk and Delta blues. He also doesn't care about perfection and goes for it on every song, which is a pretty thrilling ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deranger Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I truly never understood the hype around The White Stripes. I tried time and time again to get into their music and I never could. When playing in The White Stripes' date=' I think Jack White's skills as a guitar player are completely overrated. That being said, I do enjoy The Raconteurs and I dig Jack's voice. On the whole though, I think they were way way way over hyped. [/quote']There you go. You like the power-pop/classic rock sides of Jack.The Stripes were a breath of fresh air. Raw, primal and uncompromising, but with keen songwriting chops and the ability to produce thoughtful folk tunes too. Jack is an emotional and aggressive blues-based lead and rhythm guitarist, much more in the mold of old-school garage rockers, punk and Delta blues. He also doesn't care about perfection and goes for it on every song, which is a pretty thrilling ride. At first I thought there was far too much smoke being blown up Jack Whites ass than deserved. But the fact the White Stripes are considered mainstream says a lot about how every once in awhile, popular music can have a shit load of integrity and get it right. His output is ridiculous and although I don't love the Stripes the man is undeniably a huge talent and will be listened to for decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Suddenly The Black Keys have become the garage/ blues-rock torchbearers by default, although I love them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsamuel3 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 White is raw as shit, I'll give the man that. I'll take The Black Keys over TWS anyday (over most bands for that matter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 White is more of a Muddy Waters meets Jimmy Page mix, with Troggs/Blue Cheer garage. Dan from the Keys is even more bluesy, but less accomplished (but oddly, more polished). I love those bands and we are all lucky to have them producing records and touring in our lifetime - and if ou haven't done it yet, get out and see the Keys before they inevitably implode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 My dad can beat up your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Isn't this announcement a little late? I thought they packed it in 2 years ago.I think Meg White's skills as a drummer are completely overrated. Fixed it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Everyone bags on Meg for her drum skills. Most tired criticism ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I don't know about that Ollie. Criticism of The Tea Party (the band, not the movement) has gotten pretty tired too.Meg's drumming though was perfect for the Stripes. She's no Peart though (just sayin'!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Meg's drumming was perfect for the Stripes.Exactly.Ringo would suck in other bands - he was perfect for the Beatles. A good analogy I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I don't know about that Ollie. Criticism of The Tea Party (the band, not the movement) has gotten pretty tired too.Yeah but, the Tea Party really does suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peipunk Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Meg's drumming was perfect for the Stripes.Exactly.Ringo would suck in other bands - he was perfect for the Beatles. A good analogy I think.Well to each their own to be sure, but I disagree. I don't give a shit about chops or how flashy a drummer is, as long as they can keep time. In my opinion, she has bad time and I can't get past it. Even on some studio tracks. When I saw them live, there sure were a lot of guys captivated by her.....moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Meg's drumming was perfect for the Stripes.Exactly.Ringo would suck in other bands - he was perfect for the Beatles. A good analogy I think.Well to each their own to be sure' date=' but I disagree. I don't give a shit about chops or how flashy a drummer is, as long as they can keep time. In my opinion, she has bad time and I can't get past it. Even on some studio tracks. When I saw them live, there sure were a lot of guys captivated by her.....moves.[/quote']Do you think the Stripes would be the same without Meg inspiring Jack to write the songs? Almost all the songs were in some part inspired by Meg and/or their relationship. Sub in Terry Bozio for Meg and you get a whole lot of shit. Anyway, Meg played a lot like what I hear in early Muddy Waters records, plus her drums acted more as a bass guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peipunk Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Man, I ain't knocking the style that's for sure. Just saying she always detracted from Jack's playing for me. Like Ollie said this is a tired argument, to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Man, I ain't knocking the style that's for sure. Just saying she always detracted from Jack's playing for me. Like Ollie said this is a tired argument, to each their own. And I prefer early nero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayr Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 The White Stripes kick(ed) ass. Sorry to hear I'll never see them live again. What wasn't perfect about their music is what made it so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry_llama Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I also assumed they had been broken up for years. It has been great to hear jack white play in some other projects that don't suffer from shitty drum timingthe drum argument may be tired, but to all of you who clearly have no sense of musical time yourselves (i.e. those who love meg's drumming), don't take it out on those of us who do, you are welcome to your wrong opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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