The American duo

the White Stripes The White Stripes were an American rock duo from Detroit formed in 1997. The group consisted of Jack White (songwriter, vocals, guitar, piano, and mandolin) and Meg White (drums and vocals). After releasing several singles and three albums wit ...

has released six studio albums, two live albums, four

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s, one

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, 28 singles, and 20

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s. After three singles, the White Stripes released their self-titled debut album in June 1999. Their second studio album, the well-received ''

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'', followed in June 2000. The band's third studio album, ''

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'', became their breakthrough album, receiving much acclaim while pushing the band to the forefront of

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. They later signed to

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and released their fourth studio album ''

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'' in April 2003. The album was a commercial success, peaking at number six on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and reaching the top ten in multiple other countries. ''Elephant'' has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album spawned the single "

Seven Nation Army "Seven Nation Army" is a song by American rock duo the White Stripes. It is the opening track on their fourth studio album, ''Elephant'' (2003). V2 Records released the song to American alternative radio on February 17, 2003, as the lead single ...

", which topped the US '' Billboard'' Alternative Songs chart and became the group's first appearance on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it peaked at number 76. The band then released their fifth studio album '' Get Behind Me Satan'' in June 2005. The album peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned three singles, including the hit single " Blue Orchid". ''

Icky Thump ''Icky Thump'' is the sixth and final studio album by American rock duo The White Stripes, released through Warner Bros. and Third Man Records in June 2007, with XL Recordings handling the United Kingdom release. Its first release came on June ...

'', the band's sixth and final album, followed in June 2007. ''Icky Thump'' became the band's highest-charting album on the ''Billboard'' 200, peaking at number two on the chart. The album also spawned the single "

", which peaked at number 26 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and became a top 10 hit in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Albums

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilation albums

Video albums

Extended plays

Singles

Promotional singles

Split singles

Music videos

Notes

References

External links

Official website

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