The White Stripes

It is a commonly held opinion that by the time a band makes it to the big time, their best years are behind them. Some bands, however, rise to the occasion. There was something exciting about Nirvana's rise to stardom. Who knew what they would do next? What band would they bring on tour? What would they do on the MTV awards? Everyone knows how that story ended but out of that media shitstorm came their best album (In Utero) and it was fun to root for them while it lasted.

The White Stripes, to some extent, are now in that position. Success has given them the ability to resucitate careers, carefully control their image and even record their albums for less money than a catered meeting at V2. On top of all this, each record has been better than the last. Just when you thought they might jump the shark (celebrity romances and movie roles had many worried), they sneak up with sweaty little number like Blue Orchid.

If you have iTunes, you can download this track from the upcoming Get Behind Me Satan. I was considering throwing it up here but in the last 24 hours, anyone that has put it online has taken it down (someone must be turning the screws). Besides, this song is worth the 99 cents. Otherwise, stream it here.