it wasn't just about the sound.
it was more like an experiemnt in minimalism.

not saying you have to like it,
but it wasn't just a gimmick.
some of those riffs were cool as fuck to me.


they're an example of how much you can
strip out of a song,

and still have rock & roll.


it's not for everybody, but i dig the
white stripes. (i wouldn't say he has "soul," though).