F*** You White Stripes

... And you're ability to make me care. More on that later. For now, I have a problem I need help with.

First some background: Listen to this Pogues song

Now listen to this Flogging Molly's Song without comparing it to the Pogues song

Now this Dropkick Murphy's song:

Ok now for the problem. Here is a band called The Killigans. They're pretty cool but I'm having issues figuring out what kinda style they've got going. Its kinda a mix between all three previous bands but I'm leaning more towards the Murphys. Either way, I'm digging the Killigans and I just got really stoked for St. Patty's Day (Only six more weeks!).

White Stripes Rant:
"Damn, we're out of money and I'm too lazy to write more songs for a new record. What are we gonna do?"
"I know, we'll breakup, release a bunch a songs that weren't good enough to make our other albums along with a live DVD. That should generate some hype and get the cash flowing again."
"Great idea. Then in 5 years we'll have a reunion tour where we'll just play old songs anyways. Maximium profit, least amount of effort. I like it."

This is most likely the conversation that was had before announcing their 'breakup'. Well FUCK YOU cause it worked. I decided I wasn't gonna care about this and now look at me, I'm blogging about it. Ridiculous. You win this round White Stripes. I of course blame this whole ordeal on CB40oz. who was the first point out the breakup to me and who also suggested I mention it in this blog. I'm 0-2 today, dammit.

The White Stripes apparently broke up because they wanted to preserve the 'musical image and integrity" of the band. Fair enough, but how hard it is to put out some more music? You have 2 instruments in your band, all your songs are the same 2-3 catchy rifts played over and over again, and no one can really understands your lyrics anyways. I'm pretty sure you could keep this gig rolling for another decade at least.

Alright, I'm done. Blah.

Wait, just listen to this tune and tell me who it sounds like.