Disco de The White Stripes: “Blue Orchid [US CD]”

OK, ignore the other reviews found here none of them helped me. Here is a true description of what you will find on the Blue Orchid EP.

Blue Orchid: This is the album version. 8/10

Who's a Big Baby: This is a song, as opposed to what others may say. It has a very definite melody, though I do not like it much. If you are a die-hard fan, you will listen to it and be glad to have it in your collection. It is obviously experimental, and for some reason reminds me of a song from some type of really lame 80's cartoon Halloween special. This song has primarily sinth, mild drums, marimba outro, Meg on vocals and her voice has been digitized or something of that nature. 4/10

Though I Hear You Calling I Will Not Answer: This song has a very Led Zeppelin vibe, maybe along the line of thier classic "Friends". Not the rocking kick ass Zeppelin vibe but the acoustic bluesy vibe. Jack's vocals are rough and under produced but very good none the less. I do not like the "chipmunks" speed-up vocals. I do like the deep vocals towards the end of the song. This song has no signs of Meg, no drums. Just acoustic guitar, marimba and Jacks vocals. 7/10 (under produced) would have been a 9/10

You've Got Her In Your Pocket (live): This is an absolute gem, I prefer unreleased tracks to live track on my EP's but this is an amazing version with very tender guitar and is near accapella. This song very much complements the EP and is a perfect anchor after "Though I Hear You Calling I Will Not Answer". I actually think this is among the best live tracks ever released by The White Stripes and it gives a nice alternative to the album version of the song should you ever be in the mood for a little Elephant with your Satan. 10/10

This EP is well worth the money for any collector and it is safe to say that if you want this EP, you probably are.

I have to agree, unfortunately, with "A music fan" on this one. I am an avowed, obsessed Candy Cane child myself, but when I heard this single (well, the B-sides at least) I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Blue Orchid" is an incredible, thumping rock song, but the B-sides "Who's A Big Baby" and "Though I Hear You Calling..." are simply bizarre.

When I listened to "Who's A Big Baby" my first reaction was "What the fudge?" (or something like that...). I was embarassed just listening to this song; I cannot believe that Jack White -- musical genius that he is -- had the balls to actually release this appalling piece of claptrap and to admit to having created it... But on the other hand, perhaps that's the point... and he's playing a big joke on all of us. After all, the song is pretty funny in a cringe-inducing sort of way...

"Though I Hear You Calling..." has potential, it's just that Jack unfortunately decided to ruin what could have been a powerful, haunting blues / bluegrass song by adding horrid chipmunk-pitched backing vocals to the mix, making a joke of an otherwise excellent piece of music... And I really wanted to like this song! Maybe it'll be good live?

The live "...In Your Pocket" is a relief to hear after that; a comforting return -- at the end of this noodle-scratcher of a single -- to the classic, safe, White Stripes that we all know and love. But like "A music fan" pointed out, this track and "Blue Orchid" don't really redeem the rest of the cd, or make it worth purchasing.

My advice is, download "If You Hear Me Calling..."; stay the hell away from "Big Baby" (unless you need a good laugh); and, if you love "Blue Orchid" (which of course you must!) go out and buy "Get Behind Me Satan". That's definitely worth your while, and your money.

If you want to put in this CD and hear Jack and Meg rock through 4 solid tunes, go elsewhere. That's not what this CD is about. For all those on here who ask "Does Jack really mean for 'Who's A Big Baby?' to be a legitimate song?" I answer to you, of course not. It's a joke. If you don't like it, fine, but at least understand it. "Though I Hear You Calling I Will Not Answer" is another odd song, more legitimate than "Who's a Big Baby?" but still not meant to be taken entirely seriously. "You've Got Her In Your Pocket" is one of the best songs the Stripes perform live, and this lives up to that reputation--it's passionate, the guitar work is wonderful, and more than satisfies the original "Elephant" track. The White Stripes get 4 stars for continually innovating, even at the expense (sometimes) of legitimacy. It's a joke, to be sure, but let's get some real material next time, ok, Jack?

that they broke up. at least i have this album to keep my heart warm. such great music. stop calling stop calling i don't want to talk anymore, i left my hand and my heart on the dance floor.

It really pains me to give such a fantastic band three stars. The song "Blue Orchid" is just great. It's guitars and fascinating lyrics are captivating. But the b-sides could have been done better.

"Who's A Big Baby" is appaling. When I bought the single (before the album came out), I was kinda afraid that the album might not be that good. Thankfully, the album was great, but this song is really terrible.

"Though I Hear You Calling" is only OK. It's a hell of a lot better than Who's A Big Baby. It has an interesting riff, and was a relief after Who's A Big Baby.

The live version of "You've Got Her In Your Pocket" is great.

Overall, this is not worth your money. Spend your money on the singles that came afterwards, "My Doorbell" and "The Denial Twist". Those singles are excellent, but not Blue Orchid.