The White Stripes Greatest Hits
by The White Stripes
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Ricko
    Mar 10, 2021
    9
    For all their perceived simplicity, The White Stripes are a very unique sounding band. Rooted in more in blues traditions than in garage revival, The White Stripes sound hasn't dated a bit in the 20 or so years since they first came on the scene. Their sound, in part due to their dedication to analog, is timeless. In the age of streaming and playlists, this release has led to a discussionFor all their perceived simplicity, The White Stripes are a very unique sounding band. Rooted in more in blues traditions than in garage revival, The White Stripes sound hasn't dated a bit in the 20 or so years since they first came on the scene. Their sound, in part due to their dedication to analog, is timeless. In the age of streaming and playlists, this release has led to a discussion of the relevance of "Greatest Hits" but in keeping to form, Jack White has never cared much for relevancy. The man has had a big part to play in the initial stages of the mainstream vinyl revival through the activities of his Third Man record label. To the collection itself, it serves its purpose well, covering all the albums fairly while providing a few bonuses to boot. It's missing a few of the bangers from "Elephant" and "White Blood Cells" but this is more than made up for by the inclusion of some of the rarer early material. It's a great introduction to the band and is an excellent example of what a "Greatest Hits" should be.… Expand
  2. Azzura
    Dec 16, 2020
    4
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Metascore
89

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Mojo
    Jan 12, 2021
    80
    A useful and thoroughly entertaining precis of one of the great 21st century rock projects. [Jan 2021, p.101]
  2. Uncut
    Dec 15, 2020
    90
    What strikes you, above all, is the innocence and affection in their breezy blues, at odds with the heavy weather White has made of his post-Stripes career. [Feb 2021, p.49]
  3. American Songwriter
    Dec 8, 2020
    70
    Other than basic songwriting credits, there are no liner notes, no band history, no lyrics, no indication of which album each selection originated on, a few unimpressive pictures in the skimpy four page pamphlet and an overall lackadaisical artistic presentation. ... Musically this is an impeccable set of classic, edgy rock that captures the essence of an eclectic couple that stayed honest and true to their uncompromised sonic vision. [Music: 5 Stars/Packaging: 2 stars]
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