My pre-conceived notions developed from apathetic listenings of the first two White Stripes records were fucking blown to smithereens when I saw ’em live.
Gone are the powerful instrumentals of previous albums. Gone too are the haunting vocals, which have been replaced by a virtually monotonous alternarock voice.
Metalion from Slayer Mag says “Sick music for sick people! HAIL HAIL HAIL! BANG YOUR HEAD FOR SATAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” That’s 20 !s, for those keeping score.