But though I've mentioned that this song reminds me, in particular, of Led Zeppelin, I still see it as wholly original. All music is derivative in some sense these days, it seems, and no one lacks musical influences that surface occasionally. The real achievement here is that while you can track the roots of the songs on The White Stripes, the album doesn't sound like anything else. And in twenty or thirty years, people are going to be writing about how the latest hot new thing sounds just like Jack and Meg.
Before the Generalissimo starts threatening violence, I'd best get back to stumping for the revolution, however. To that end, I'd just like to say that while preparing for this review, and researching, I think I just listened to "Jimmy" upwards of fifty times. It's a pretty short song, weighing in at just under two and a half minutes, and I've been here for a while. And yet, I don't feel like turning off repeat just yet. If that's not a ripping endorsement, I'm not sure what else I can do for you guys. Unless, of course, you'd like me to start jumping on the bed and employing my powers of head-explody. If Jimmy can do it, why not this monkey?
GA: Alrighty then, all you monkeys in White Stripes nation: Watch the apples of oppression exploding as you jump on the bed. Woo hoo hoo hoo hoo! Revolution is fun!
Viva la revolution!
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LegendaryMonkey Alisha Karabinus provides the inner voice of sweet reason for evolved primates at Sudden Nothing.
Al Barger plots the overthrow of the government and his continuing crusade for Moorish dignity at More Things.
Article comments
1 - Zach
I just want to let you know that somebody's reading and express my appreciation for this series. What a great idea!
2 - LegendaryMonkey
Thanks, Zach! It's tremendous fun to write, what with the back-and-forth and the arguing and the threats of violence on both sides. :)
3 - Generalissimo Alberto
I agree with our proletarian Monkey that it is fun. Moreover, it is both an honor and a privilege to be a humble servant of The People in this revolutionary endeavor.
4 - LegendaryMonkey
Why do I have to be the prole? That was NOT in my contract. I call shenanigans!