(February 2015) I have completed phase 48 of my “opus project” in which I listen to the full discography of an artist from beginning to end. This episode: the WHITE STRIPES, plus RACONTEURS, plus DEAD WEATHER, plus JACK WHITE solo. My sister told me that the first album, which I always thought too raw, was the best. Upon further listen, she may be right, but I’m still listing Elephant for its diversity. Ask me again next year, though, and I may be there.
Favorite album: Elephant
Favorite song: Blue Orchid
Least favorite: the Dead Weather albums
Compared to expectations: same
Opus Project 