Under Blackpool Lights

Under Blackpool Lights is The White Stripes live at The Empress Ballroom Blackpool England January 2004. The dvd of the event is an excellent example of their brilliance when playing live and is host to 26 [yes 26!] fucking amazing songs from some of their very early work [first album The White Stripes] which I don't even have a copy of on cd to tracks off 2003's Elephant and some songs off White Blood Cells [Hotel Yorba possibly being my favorite]. Included in the package is a very 'arty' booklet which features a 'Set List Notes' with details including when they were written and released. The suitably epic Jolene which has been released recently as a single features half way through [originally released as the B-side to the Hello Operator picture-disc in 2000]. The only thing I initially disliked was the almost grainy appearance of certain camera shots although you soon warm to it as it suits the feel of the event perfectly. Worthwhile for long time fans and newbies alike as it's a great place to start. The White Stripes are music.