This final scene to the beautiful Under Great White Northern Lights is what convinced me of the absolute and resounding beauty. One of the most heartfelt songs White has ever written, White Moon is not your typical garage blues rocker. Instead it is, for a fleeting moment on Get Behind Me Satan, a moment of catharsis.
29. Let's Build A Home - De Stijl
This fantastic performance of track 10 from De Stijl represents the Stripes at their most wreckless and most care free. White screams 'alright' and 'come on' just the right number of times, and the song will forever have its place in Stripes history.
28. Jimmy The Exploder - The White Stripes
Nothing quite like a song about a monkey called Jimmy that blows up everything it sees. The opener to the White Stripes' first record is one of the few that open with drums. It's a great little song that does everything it needs to leave you wanting more. I love the 'Jimmy do you want to explode?!' lyric, it's just so damn fun.
27. Offend In Every Way - White Blood Cells
What a track! At first, I confused this song with Truth Doesn't Make A Noise, convinced that the lyrics were interchangeable. The lyrics are very smart, and very sing-a-long-able. The line 'offend in every way' as it swoops into the chorus is glorious, and so satisfying as the pre-chorus riff bleeds into the rest. Great song, just right for White Blood Cells.
26. I'm Slowly Turning Into You - Icky Thump
A song that became a live staple because of the audience cheers is a divisive tune. Arguably it lasts far too long - something The White Stripes have done well to limit in the past. On the flip side is a 4 and a half minute sing-a-long, perfect for a live show and is fun on all fronts. Coming on the last Stripes record it brings a somber sense, but reminds you how much of a bang they went out with.
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