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Whirlwind Heat

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 15, 2003)
• Original Release Date: April 15, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: V2
• ASIN: B00008W2R9
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #223,562 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done!!, July 27, 2003

By A Customer

Man, what delicious base lines! The minute the disc gets whirring theres that wonderful blast of deep-throated base which fills your soul, makes your foul day seem not worth whining about. All that can be said is that these boys are very talented, and will go far. The White Stripes connection indeed earned them that all important recognition, and Jack's done them proud, but from now on, they are sure to be able to run on their own steam. Singer David Swanson gives it his all, full of strange voice quirks and ticks, he makes things interesting, coughing in mid soul-shaking howl. Admittedly, he does get a little carried away with the old synthesizer, but who can blame him, he has so much pent-up energy. He's hyperactive, man! The drums are pleasantly energetic, carying more than just the beat, but helping those songs flow. Although there is no mellow side to this album, and much is sinister and strange with rabid fast beats, these guys have done well, and the lack of guitar is refreshing and exciting. Well done, guys, and I like your shoes!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's actually just LIKE a trash bag helmet, April 29, 2004

By A Customer

I expected no less amount of one star reviews to be listed under this album. Personally, I love Whirlwind Heat and I love their music. To be perfectly honest, I can't recommend it to anybody unless I knew them personally. Quite frankly, their music is not for everyone, and while it gets annoyingly cliched to say they sound like primates equipped musical instruments, it could be true depending on your own individual tastes.

I don't think anyone I know who likes Whirlwind Heat (and who wasn't introduced to it with an open mind) liked them at first--it's usually a gradual process in which the realization dawns that "hey. They're pretty damn cool." At any rate, I think the fact they're produced by Jack White puts very much stock into what they would sound like--the only thing it guarantees is that they'll be <i>original</i>. If you're open to original, and are have a pretty stable and broad definition of what is enjoyable, then you may like this album.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars for sure..., March 13, 2005

By	superinkygrrl "fixating daily so you don't ha... (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

I just can't give them anything higher or else my entire rating system goes out the window! The thing is, these guys are totally out there on their own. I could try and find comparisons and pigeon-hole them into some kind of genre. But instead I'd rather just tell you how they made me feel, and hopefully that'll be more helpful than trying to describe what their music sounds like.

Imagine being lost while on vacation and getting really frustrated and maybe a bit freaked. But then relaxing into the unknown and just plodding onward, not knowing where the road you're on is going to take you. That's Whirlwind Heat for me.

What might sound annoying at first listen, is actually fraught with humor and fun. I can't help but think these guys were having a laugh the entire time they recorded this album. At the same time, they hit the rock button heavy and really deliver. Let them karate chop you into being a believer.