The White Stripes - Under Blackpool Lights

The White Stripes - Under Blackpool Lights


Starring:The White Stripes
Studio: V2
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Recorded in Blackpool, England's Empress Ballroom in January 2004 with 8mm cameras, the White Stripes' Under Blackpool Lights comes dang close to capturing the feel of their live show. The band has always eschewed the modern contrivances of digital music-making, opting for vintage guitars, a trap kit, and tube amps to lay down their synthesis of Americana and British invasion fuzz. The grainy film stock is the perfect visual complement to the peals of feedback and strong-armed beats the band delivers in 26 tunes that keep the audience bouncing. Highlights include a cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene," Leadbelly's "De Ballit of de Boll Weevil," and the band's own "Ball and Biscuit" and "Seven Nation Army." Fans who cherish the songs in this set on CD (or, better yet, vinyl) are in for a treat as every number is reinterpreted, with Jack White mining for new licks and singing like he's imbibing on a secret stash of Howlin' Wolf's moonshine. Meg, stomping her bass drum barefoot, has never looked or sounded as confident behind her kit, especially when she plays whole songs--literally, folks--with one hand behind her back. The disc contains no extras to speak of, just wall-to-wall rock, but true disciples of the Stripes won't leave disappointed. --Ryan Boudinot
The White Stripes - Under Blackpool Lights
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Avant-Garde or...?
  • impressive!!!!
  • simply electrifying...
  • David Lee Roth called...Wants his pants back!
  • I love this!!
 The White Stripes - Under Blackpool Lights
Starring: The White Stripes
Manufacturer: V2
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00064AM6C
Release Date: 2004-12-07

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Recorded in Blackpool, England's Empress Ballroom in January 2004 with 8mm cameras, the White Stripes' Under Blackpool Lights comes dang close to capturing the feel of their live show. The band has always eschewed the modern contrivances of digital music-making, opting for vintage guitars, a trap kit, and tube amps to lay down their synthesis of Americana and British invasion fuzz. The grainy film stock is the perfect visual complement to the peals of feedback and strong-armed beats the band delivers in 26 tunes that keep the audience bouncing. Highlights include a cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene," Leadbelly's "De Ballit of de Boll Weevil," and the band's own "Ball and Biscuit" and "Seven Nation Army." Fans who cherish the songs in this set on CD (or, better yet, vinyl) are in for a treat as every number is reinterpreted, with Jack White mining for new licks and singing like he's imbibing on a secret stash of Howlin' Wolf's moonshine. Meg, stomping her bass drum barefoot, has never looked or sounded as confident behind her kit, especially when she plays whole songs--literally, folks--with one hand behind her back. The disc contains no extras to speak of, just wall-to-wall rock, but true disciples of the Stripes won't leave disappointed. --Ryan Boudinot

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Avant-Garde or...?.......2007-07-01

The herky-jerky grainy thing really bothers me: Meg looks like a white blob with arms. Even the Beastie Boys' "Awesome..."--which had many reaching for the Gravol--wasn't as bad as I had been told, given that it took the occasional breather and offered up a clear, well-composed static shot. Rather than being indie, hip, or uncompromising, the visualization approach taken here seems merely lazy and thoughtless. Still waiting for the video collection...

5 out of 5 stars impressive!!!!.......2007-06-28

When I bought this dvd I was a casual white stripes fan,, now im a HUGE fan,, its unbelievable how many good songs they have that many people are not acquainted with..
this in particular is the ultimate rock show,, it has more awesome guitar solos than a led zeppelin and GNR concert together,, black math, dead leaves, death letter, ball and biscuit all have amaaazing guitar solos,, jolene is obviously incredible and their best recording of that song ever,, many people agree that this arrangement is better than the album version,,

the visuals are amazing,, it has a vintage / old school look and the camera angles make you feel like you at the actual concert,, the visuals go with the music perfectly,,
26 song set filled with gold old fashion rock and roll,,if you are a rock and roll fan you will not be dissapointed
enjoy

5 out of 5 stars simply electrifying..........2007-03-30

everything about this dvd is great.. the music is excellent and the stage performance is compelling... the grainy effect is oddly appealing.

i saw them perform live at berkeley and then bought this.

don't miss them if they play an arena near you. ofcourse, their music takes a little time to grow into.. but you will eventually love them..

5 out of 5 stars David Lee Roth called...Wants his pants back!.......2006-03-07

I have to wonder what Jack was thinking when he put them on. All I can say is that the seam in the front is mesmerizing. Can't take my eyes off the pants. Was this strategically planned? Hmmmm...leaves little to the imagination. Besides the pants, there are plenty more reasons to buy this DVD.

1. You like the White Stripes (obviously)
2. To watch Meg assault the drums (in a nice "Meg" sort of way)
3. Overamped, seemingly posessed Jack (as usual)
4. Raw, grainy concert footage, no glossy foo-foo stuff
5. Goes straight up the spine to the pleasure-sensing cortex in the brain, much like the feeling one gets when eating Godiva chocolates.

That's it....that's the best I can do to describe it. Now go buy it. TRUST ME!!!

5 out of 5 stars I love this!!.......2006-02-25

If you like The White Stripes you will love this video. It is high energy rock and roll!

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