"The White Stripes Greatest Hits" is a compilation album by American rock duo, The White Stripes. The album was released on December 4, 2020 through Third Man Records and is their first-ever greatest hits collection. It includes 26 songs from all six of the band's studio albums, along with non-album singles, B-sides and covers, spanning their entire career from 1998 until their dissolution in 2011.
The White Stripes, consisting of Jack White and Meg White, emerged from Detroit, MI in the late 90s. They quickly gained popularity due to their unique style of raw garage rock mixed with punk, blues, and indie influences. Their emphasis on minimalism, both in their music and their aesthetic, set them apart in the music scene.
The duo’s top hits in "The White Stripes Greatest Hits" Compilation include the essentials like "Seven Nation Army," "Fell In Love with a Girl," "Icky Thump," and "Hotel Yorba," among others. The inclusion of lesser-known but fan-favorite tracks also gives a comprehensive view of the band's musical journey.
Over their career, The White Stripes produced a large body of work with a distinctive and influential sound, and this album encapsulates that evolution. This collection serves as an excellent reminder of the band's impact on the rock genre over the course of their active years.
