The White Stripes - 7/25/07

Sometimes less is more.

In the case of cranking out loud guitar riffs and hammering drum kicks, less is definitely more for The White Stripes. The two-person band rocked harder Wednesday night in Wallingford than most "regular size bands" could ever dream of.

Jack and Meg White's set list comprised largely of songs from their first self-titled album, and from their newest album, "Icky Thump," released last month. Most songs were interwoven seamlessly into one-another, with such ease if one weren't familiar with the material, you might not even know they were on to a new song.

The big surprise- most of their "hit" songs were not performed, leaving a big fan of the band left wanting more. But I guess sometimes that's the point. If you are a fan of The White Stripes, you definitely need to check them out live... I know I will be again.







Set List:
Dead Leaves & the Dirty Ground
I Think I Smell A Rat
(Yer Blues)
When I Hear My Name
Icky Thump
Lafayette Blues
Sugar Never Tasted So Good
Hotel Yorba
I'm Finding It Harder To Be A Gentleman
The Big Three Killed My Baby
Now Mary
(Stones In My Passway)
Catch Hell Blues (w/ Little Bird)
I'm Slowly Turning Into You
Same Boy You've Always Known
As Ugly As I Seem
300 MPH Torrential Outpour Blues
Astro
Jack the Ripper

Encore:
Blue Orchid
Party of Special Things To Do
Ball & Biscuit
I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself