Get Behind Me Satan, by The White Stripes

Man, Jack White can craft some great songs. The White Stripes new album, Get Behind Me Satan is made up of 14 songs that resist classification. I guess this album is much different that the earlier White Stripe releases, but you can be the judge for yourself. I can’t see a White Stripes fan not enjoying their new album. The sounds are inventive, the lyrics are raw and intelligent, and the music is great.

My only concern is that it might not have much staying power in my rotation. Earlier White Stripes albums are great, but I don’t find myself returning to them regularly. Maybe that is because the music demands attention. I can’t listen to them in the background, which is what I like to do alot. When Jack White starts singing, I have to stop what I am doing and pay attention. That is more of a compliment than a complaint, so don’t let that discourage you from getting it. It really is an impressive album. The cover design is nice, too. Staying true to the White Stripes brand, they are sticking with the black/red/white color photography. You can’t go wrong with that.