It was inevitable that i was going to write a short personal review on this new album. After seeing them perform superbly live, i think its nothing but a glorification and down right neccesary to make as many people aware of this masterpiece.
As with every White Stripes album, i especially get the feeling that you need to keep playing it repeatedly, as you’re decended back in time to classic rock and blues.
It’s magical. Icky thump contains enough energy and intelligence to sustain your attention without skipping a beat. Which their album previous ‘Get behind me satan’ lacked in my opinion.
Songs which stand out are the title track, Conquest (Corky Robbins cover), Little cream soda and the ending track Effect and Cause.
Why Q magazine gave this album three stars out of five is beyond me. I shall have to seriously consider cancelling my subscription.