Elephant
The White Stripes · 2003
49 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · garage rock · blues rock
Raw, gritty guitar riffs meet minimalist percussion, enveloping listeners in a world of blues-infused rock chaos.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experience
- Context
- Released on April 1, 2003, 'Elephant' was The White Stripes' fourth studio album and marked their commercial breakthrough following the critically acclaimed 'White Blood Cells.' At this point, the duo had already established a distinctive sound that blended garage rock with blues influences, but 'Elephant' solidified their place in the mainstream music scene and showcased their artistic evolution.
- If you like
- alternative rock, garage rock, blues rock
- What next
- Get Behind Me Satan — Continues the raw energy with a mix of blues and experimental sounds.
Elephant is an album by The White Stripes, released in 2003. Raw, gritty guitar riffs meet minimalist percussion, enveloping listeners in a world of blues-infused rock chaos. 'Elephant' is celebrated for its influence on the post-punk revival movement and features the iconic single 'Seven Nation Army,' which became a global anthem. The album received widespread critical acclaim, earning a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album and landing on numerous year-end best lists, reinforcing The White Stripes’ status as pivotal figures in early 2000s rock. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Elephant sound like?
Raw, gritty guitar riffs meet minimalist percussion, enveloping listeners in a world of blues-infused rock chaos. Rooted in alternative rock and garage rock.
What makes Elephant by The White Stripes notable?
'Elephant' is celebrated for its influence on the post-punk revival movement and features the iconic single 'Seven Nation Army,' which became a global anthem. The album received widespread critical acclaim, earning a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album and landing on numerous year-end best lists, reinforcing The White Stripes’ status as pivotal figures in early 2000s rock. Released on April 1, 2003, 'Elephant' was The White Stripes' fourth studio album and marked their commercial breakthrough following the critically acclaimed 'White Blood Cells.' At this point, the duo had already established a distinctive sound that blended garage rock with blues influences, but 'Elephant' solidified their place in the mainstream music scene and showcased their artistic evolution.
Who is Elephant for?
Elephant works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experience.
How many songs are on Elephant?
Elephant has 14 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Seven Nation Army Standout 3:51
- 2 Black Math 3:03
- 3 There’s No Home for You Here 3:43
- 4 I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself 2:46
- 5 In the Cold, Cold Night 2:58
- 6 I Want to Be the Boy to Warm Your Mother’s Heart 3:20
- 7 You’ve Got Her in Your Pocket 3:39
- 8 Ball and Biscuit Standout 7:19
- 9 The Hardest Button to Button Standout 3:32
- 10 Little Acorns 4:09
- 11 Hypnotize 1:48
- 12 The Air Near My Fingers 3:40
- 13 Girl, You Have No Faith in Medicine 3:17
- 14 Well It’s True That We Love One Another 2:42
Release Date
April 1, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
49 min 54 sec
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