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- De Stijl
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The White Stripes
Released 2000

Hello Operator
02:39
57,906 plays

You're Pretty Good Looking (For A Girl)
01:52
53,915 plays

Apple Blossom
02:15
44,281 plays

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- 1
- You're Pretty Good Looking (For A Girl)
- 01:52
- 53,915 plays

- 2
- Hello Operator
- 02:39
- 57,906 plays

- 3
- Little Bird
- 03:08
- 38,626 plays

- 4
- Apple Blossom
- 02:15
- 44,281 plays

- 5
- I'm Bound To Pack It Up
- 03:12
- 34,498 plays

- 6
- Death Letter
- 04:32
- 41,689 plays

- 7
- Sister, Do You Know My Name?
- 02:54
- 31,127 plays

- 8
- Truth Doesn't Make A Noise
- 03:17
- 34,462 plays

- 9
- A Boy's Best Friend
- 04:24
- 27,393 plays

- 10
- Let's Build A Home
- 02:01
- 28,376 plays

- 11
- Jumble, Jumble
- 01:56
- 26,896 plays

- 12
- Why Can't You Be Nicer To Me?
- 03:24
- 30,251 plays

- 13
- Your Southern Can Is Mine
- 02:30
- 29,001 plays

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album review

Despite their reputation as garage rock revivalists, the White Stripes display an impressive range of styles on their second album, De Stijl, which is Dutch for "the style." Perhaps the album's diversity -- which incorporates elements of bubblegum, cabaret, blues, and classic rock -- shouldn't come as a surprise from a band that dedicates its album to bluesman Blind Willie McTell and Dutch artist Gerrit Rietveld. Nevertheless, it's refreshing to hear the band go from the Tommy James-style pop of "You're Pretty Good Looking" to the garagey stomp of "Hello Operator" in a one-two punch. It's even more impressive that the theatrical, piano-driven ballad "Apple Blossom" and a cover of Son House's "Death Letter" go so well together on the same album. Jack White's understated production work and versatile guitar playing and vocals also stand out on the languid, fuzzy "Sister, Do You Know My Name?" as well as insistent rockers like "Little Bird" and "Why Can't You Be Nicer to Me?" As distinctive as it is diverse, De Stijl blends the Stripes' arty leanings with enough rock muscle to back up the band's ambitions. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide