The White Stripes (official thread)

[Kid B]

Love this band. Hardly ever talked about, but everybody knows about this band. Let's get some discussion.

White Blood Cells > Elephant > Get Behind Me Satan > De Stijl > S/T > Icky Thump

[MADSTA]

I saw them live. Great show, wicked energy.

[OdeToTheSun]

Don't like their older stuff as much as newer. Other than that great ass band!

[Kid B]

If you're referring to Icky Thump, that was a dissapointing album imo.

[hailthewarrior]

I do not like this band, I've tried before, but every time I hear a different song on XM I just can't get into them.

[thespearkid]

I loved Icky Thump. It was my first Stripes album though so maybe that factors into it. White Blood Cells is a classic though.

[Kneeka]

Icky Thump was alright but I still think Get Behind Me Satan is much better. Which a lot of people say that it's not.

[GiggsOho]

Icky Thump was solid, not dissapointing at all.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Not a fan.

[OdeToTheSun]

If you're referring to Icky Thump, that was a dissapointing album.

I'm referring to anything after Elephant. I'm agree with all the people who are saying Icky Thump wasn't disappointing.

[AlternateToLife]

The White Stripes! I love these guys I do, I think Icky Thump is a great album.

[IWasaCamera]

Meh.

[CellarGhosts]

They have some decent songs but overall I'm not a fan. Jack White's vocals just grate on my nerves.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

How about Meg White's drumming? lolol.

[Praetor]

Love this band. Hardly ever talked about, but everybody knows about this band. Let's get some discussion.

White Blood Cells > Elephant > Get Behind Me Satan > De Stijl > S/T > Icky Thump
lol

[handlikesecret]

Jack White was named #17 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of all Time.

am i the only one who finds this odd? don't get me wrong, he's great, but you should see the people he's ahead of.

[AlternateToLife]

Jack White was named #17 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of all Time.

am i the only one who finds this odd? don't get me wrong, he's great, but you should see the people he's ahead of.

Well his contribution to The Raconteurs is pretty killer guitar. But who was he ahead of?




It is Rolling Stone though. I don't expect them to be correct.

[CatDiesel]

I love Icky Thump

[CellarGhosts]

Jack White was named #17 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of all Time.

am i the only one who finds this odd? don't get me wrong, he's great, but you should see the people he's ahead of.
Well, Rolling Stone and every other mainstream media magazine is full of shit and knows absolutely nothing. Entertainment Weekly for example, named Amy Winehouse's album Back to Black as like, number 5 on a list of "modern classics" or some shit like that. Not only is that a travesty, as Amy Winehouse is a trendy, forgettable coke head who tries too hard and sounds like she's singing through a cardboard tube, but they ranked her album above Tom Wait's Rain Dogs.

That right there should tell you how terrible those magaziens all are.

[Osto]

I have White Blood Cells and Icky Thump, but I don't love them enough to pick up anything else by them.

[OdeToTheSun]

Rolling Stone is the crappiest magazine ever. I wouldn't be getting it right now if it wasn't for my mom renewing the damn subscription without asking me!

[chipdip18]

Well i don't mind the White Stripes at all. I got two of their albums for free so i'm content.

[CellarGhosts]

Rolling Stone knows dick about the bands they write about that aren't flash-in-the-pan trends or massively popular artists (so basically, when they try and cover a fairly obscure band that's been around a while, they fail miserably)

for example, in a review for alkaline trio they said they formed as a "misfits-inspired hardcore punk band". fucking hell. they were never "hardcore punk". and then they said something like "when My Chemical Romance got popular last year with The Black Parade, Alkaline Trio might have wondered 'why not us?'"

Shut the fuck up.

[El_Jeffe]

"was anyone really waiting for a split enz box set?"

- rolling stone, july 2007

haven't read anything from them since

that being said, i had to laugh when tim finn said "meg white stole my sound" haha. anyone who's heard tim drum on the first finn brother album will know what i mean, meg sounds like tim would if he wasn't as good as he is. but i can see the appeal to the white stripes, i just can't get into them

[CellarGhosts]

hahaha, i love how you bring that quote up every time someone mentions Rolling Stone. but hey, i don't blame you.

[El_Jeffe]

haha the magazine/site annoyed me many a times, but that was the last straw. the site said very little of worth anyway

to the bloke talking about their list of 100 greatest guitarists, where was ernest ranglin placed?

some of my mates are big on the white stripes. i don't mind it/almost enjoy it when they play the odd album. but i never find myself wanting to listen to them

[CellarGhosts]

oh i agree, most all mainstream music publications are crap. I mean Blender called Tom Waits "overrated" words cannot express how much fuck them for that one.

[handlikesecret]

Well his contribution to The Raconteurs is pretty killer guitar. But who was he ahead of?




It is Rolling Stone though. I don't expect them to be correct.
http://www.theinsider.com/news/316579_Rolling_Stone_s_The_100_Grea test_Guitarists_of_All_Time_Do_you_ agree

there's the list.

Well, Rolling Stone and every other mainstream media magazine is full of shit and knows absolutely nothing. Entertainment Weekly for example, named Amy Winehouse's album Back to Black as like, number 5 on a list of "modern classics" or some shit like that. Not only is that a travesty, as Amy Winehouse is a trendy, forgettable coke head who tries too hard and sounds like she's singing through a cardboard tube, but they ranked her album above Tom Wait's Rain Dogs.

That right there should tell you how terrible those magaziens all are.
haha yeah, this is true. i just wanted to know what fans of The White Stripes thought.

[CellarGhosts]

[quote=AlternateToLife;12508751]Well his contribution to The Raconteurs is pretty killer guitar. But
http://www.theinsider.com/news/316579_Rolling_Stone_s_The_100_Grea test_Guitarists_of_All_Time_Do_you_ agree

there's the list.


haha yeah, this is true. i just wanted to know what fans of The White Stripes thought.
ah, I see. I just can't stand that magazine so my opinion is incredibly biased haha.

[handlikesecret]

ah, I see. I just can't stand that magazine so my opinion is incredibly biased haha.
this is one of those situations where it's okay to be biased, the list blows. they did get a few things right though.

[CellarGhosts]

[quote=CharlieKilo;12573311]
this is one of those situations where it's okay to be biased, the list blows. they did get a few things right though.
ha, yeah I guess that's true enough.

[Dr. Acula]

Well, Rolling Stone and every other mainstream media magazine is full of shit and knows absolutely nothing. Entertainment Weekly for example, named Amy Winehouse's album Back to Black as like, number 5 on a list of "modern classics" or some shit like that. Not only is that a travesty, as Amy Winehouse is a trendy, forgettable coke head who tries too hard and sounds like she's singing through a cardboard tube, but they ranked her album above Tom Wait's Rain Dogs.

That right there should tell you how terrible those magaziens all are.

Well look at Chris spit fire!

[CellarGhosts]

Well look at Chris spit fire!
hahahahaha, those magazines just get me all riled up like that. I'm sure you could probably understand haha. They just hype the shit out of whatever happens to be the latest trend and act like it's amazing music. Like, remember the Darkness? Oh lord, the Darkness - they were being called "saviors of rock" haha.

like...it needs saving? what?

[Dr. Acula]

hahahahaha, those magazines just get me all riled up like that. I'm sure you could probably understand haha. They just hype the shit out of whatever happens to be the latest trend and act like it's amazing music. Like, remember the Darkness? Oh lord, the Darkness - they were being called "saviors of rock" haha.

like...it needs saving? what?

Hahaha. I know what ya mean. And I hate The Darkness, goodlord. I have nightmare's about that music video and the Peter Frampton look-alike's crotch shot's throughout the whole thing.

[CellarGhosts]

Hahaha. I know what ya mean. And I hate The Darkness, goodlord. I have nightmare's about that music video and the Peter Frampton look-alike's crotch shot's throughout the whole thing.
hahahahaha, exactly. it's just all these bands or singers that come out of nowhere and don't have much of a back catalog seem to get a landslide of hype from the media and then fizzle and fade out into the "where are they now?" file, ha. like Jet. they were more listenable than the Darkness, but they were essentially the same thing, throwback music that didn't work. much like the White Stripes HEEEEY OHHHH.

it's not like those magazines opinions really matter to me that much, but for one thing, it's the principle of doing something like putting Amy Winehouse above Tom Waits, but also people actually read those magazines and take what they say seriously.

[AlternateToLife]

I BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE!




I love that piece of shit song.

[chipdip18]

hahahahaha, exactly. it's just all these bands or singers that come out of nowhere and don't have much of a back catalog seem to get a landslide of hype from the media and then fizzle and fade out into the "where are they now?" file, ha. like Jet. they were more listenable than the Darkness, but they were essentially the same thing, throwback music that didn't work. much like the White Stripes HEEEEY OHHHH.

it's not like those magazines opinions really matter to me that much, but for one thing, it's the principle of doing something like putting Amy Winehouse above Tom Waits, but also people actually read those magazines and take what they say seriously.

Jet actually had a successful second release, i remember cause they played it all the time at pac sun haha. But the White Stripes don't fall into the same category as Jet and The Darkness in my opinion because they are still around with more than 2 releases.

I BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE!




I love that piece of shit song.


Such a catchy piece of garbage. I love it.

[AlternateToLife]

Such a catchy piece of garbage. I love it.

Exactly. It's ridiculous. And every other song they've ever written is even worse.

[chipdip18]

Exactly. It's ridiculous. And every other song they've ever written is even worse.


Hahah yeah. I never understood what he said in half those lyrics though.

[AlternateToLife]

Hahah yeah. I never understood what he said in half those lyrics though.

:-D I think I've got most of it.

[chipdip18]

:-D I think I've got most of it.


I believe in a thing called Love! J--da-dae---k- of my heart!

[AlternateToLife]

I believe in a thing called Love! J--da-dae---k- of my heart!

Just listen to the rhythm of my heart.

Bam! Score one Emily.

[chipdip18]

Just listen to the rhythm of my heart.

Bam! Score one Emily.


Well that makes more sense.

[AlternateToLife]

Well that makes more sense.

Jadedakake! MY HEART!

[chipdip18]

Jadedakake! MY HEART!


Hahah that's what i usually say, but more mumbled.

[AlternateToLife]

Hahah that's what i usually say, but more mumbled.

Haha I usually avoid singing it. Sounds awful, too high.

[chipdip18]

Haha I usually avoid singing it. Sounds awful, too high.


The guys's falsetto or whatever is whack.

[AlternateToLife]

The guys's falsetto or whatever is whack.

crack is whack.

The guy's voice is nuts. But I guess it'd have to be to fit in with the rest of him.

http://www.downtownuk.co.uk/images/the_darkness.jpg

[chipdip18]

crack is whack.

The guy's voice is nuts. But I guess it'd have to be to fit in with the rest of him.

http://www.downtownuk.co.uk/images/the_darkness.jpg



This is them? I never saw a picture before and i'm not going to look ever again. Look at his tight leather pants.

[AlternateToLife]

This is them? I never saw a picture before and i'm not going to look ever again. Look at his tight leather pants.

Delicious. JUST KIDDING.

I think the guy on the far right gives an image of musicians to come.

[chipdip18]

Delicious. JUST KIDDING.

I think the guy on the far right gives an image of musicians to come.


Hahaha he looks beyond tough in that vest! What are they doing now? Probably being fat somewhere with a beer in their hands.

[AlternateToLife]

Hahaha he looks beyond tough in that vest! What are they doing now? Probably being fat somewhere with a beer in their hands.

I just noticed the singer is wearing white nail polish. :eyebrow:

No doubt that's what they're doing. Mind you, it's probably in a big mansion seeing as they get payed every time that song is used.

[chipdip18]

I just noticed the singer is wearing white nail polish. :eyebrow:

No doubt that's what they're doing. Mind you, it's probably in a big mansion seeing as they get payed every time that song is used.

Ugh you're right. But they just look slimey and sticky to me. I'd rather be clean than a fool with a one hit wonder looking gross. I'd have more hits too.

[AlternateToLife]

Ugh you're right. But they just look slimey and sticky to me. I'd rather be clean than a fool with a one hit wonder looking gross. I'd have more hits too.

I agree. But I guess not everyone can take the clean route in life.

[sandra92]

That band's really cool ..

[Osto]

It's now a good five or more years since I've first heard of the White Stripes...and in the past few weeks they've finally clicked. I am in love with this band. Icky Thump is awesome I like it a hell of a lot more than Get Behind Me Satan.

White Blood Cells > Icky Thump > Elephant > Get Behind Me Satan

Haven't heard the others yet.

[Kid B]

I love Get Behind Me Satan.

Imo,
De Stijl = WBC >GBMS = Elephant > S/T > Icky Thump

[Osto]

They have some decent songs but overall I'm not a fan. Jack White's vocals just grate on my nerves.

Sorry to bring up such an old post, but since I finally discovered my love for this band one of the first things I thought about them when posting on this board that you would undoubtably be a huge fan considering your tastes. I'm surprised you dont dig them. What have you heard?

[Undue Noise]

I love Get Behind Me Satan.

Imo,
De Stijl = WBC >GBMS = Elephant > S/T > Icky Thump
Mine's similar to yours:

WBC > De Stijl > GBMS = Elephant > Icky Thump > S/T

[just.Starla.]

Has anybody heard they're playing Conan's final show on Friday?
http://perezhilton.com/2009-02-11-the-white-stripes-will-help-close-conans-nyc-edition

[CellarGhosts]

Sorry to bring up such an old post, but since I finally discovered my love for this band one of the first things I thought about them when posting on this board that you would undoubtably be a huge fan considering your tastes. I'm surprised you dont dig them. What have you heard?
I don't know, maybe if I gave them another shot I'd be into them. I've heard Get Behind Me Satan, White Blood Cells, Elephant most of Icky Thump. I'll probably revisit some of these and see if my opinion's changed.

[Rodeo]

Love this band soos oos oooooooo very much. Can't wait to see them on the last day of Conan. (They are Conan O'Brien's favorite band of all-time).

[Osto]

I don't know, maybe if I gave them another shot I'd be into them. I've heard Get Behind Me Satan, White Blood Cells, Elephant most of Icky Thump. I'll probably revisit some of these and see if my opinion's changed.


It was Icky Thump that did it for me, although White Blood Cells is my favorite. I know what you mean about not being able to get into them though, it took years for me but it's so totally worth it now.

[kearn1tm]

The thing I most enjoy about the White Stripes is that, of all the Garage Rock Revivalist bands to emerge in the last ten years, Jack White was the only man who found a formula that worked in the mainstream, used it to gain acceptance, and after getting to a certain level of recognition and fame, knew he could do whatever the hell he wanted, which is why we, the listeners, are given such charming syntheses of White's favorite genres and influences.

De Stijl through Elephant was essentially the Garage Rock formula (with the production increased at an exponential rate once they received major label backing), but starting with Get Behind Me Satan, White began integrating Blues, Country, Scottish Folk and intricate brass arrangements, which, while far from a novel concept, gave The Stripes a distinguishing edge from the gluttony of other garage rock revivalist acts to stick around following the boom in the early 00's.

Of course, they're still nowhere near as good as the Garage Rock acts that never hit the mainstream during the fad of The Strokes/The White Stripes/The Vines/The Black Keys domination of alternative radio in the earlier part of the year. Bands like Black Lips, King Kahn and the Shrines and The Kills are infinitely better in that, they never needed to refine their sound. They worked within the seemingly limited perameters of the genre and honed their sound under Low-Fi production.

[Rodeo]

The thing I most enjoy about the White Stripes is that, of all the Garage Rock Revivalist bands to emerge in the last ten years, Jack White was the only man who found a formula that worked in the mainstream, used it to gain acceptance, and after getting to a certain level of recognition and fame, knew he could do whatever the hell he wanted, which is why we, the listeners, are given such charming syntheses of White's favorite genres and influences.

De Stijl through Elephant was essentially the Garage Rock formula (with the production increased at an exponential rate once they received major label backing), but starting with Get Behind Me Satan, White began integrating Blues, Country, Scottish Folk and intricate brass arrangements, which, while far from a novel concept, gave The Stripes a distinguishing edge from the gluttony of other garage rock revivalist acts to stick around following the boom in the early 00's.

Of course, they're still nowhere near as good as the Garage Rock acts that never hit the mainstream during the fad of The Strokes/The White Stripes/The Vines/The Black Keys domination of alternative radio in the earlier part of the year. Bands like Black Lips, King Kahn and the Shrines and The Kills are infinitely better in that, they never needed to refine their sound. They worked within the seemingly limited perameters of the genre and honed their sound under Low-Fi production.


Fucking incredible commentary. Great job!

[Undue Noise]

It was Icky Thump that did it for me, although White Blood Cells is my favorite. I know what you mean about not being able to get into them though, it took years for me but it's so totally worth it now.
It took me a good couple of years for me to really like them. I immediately got hooked on any single I heard, but never could develop an interest further than that. WBC is what made me a bigger fan of them.

[CellarGhosts]

It was Icky Thump that did it for me, although White Blood Cells is my favorite. I know what you mean about not being able to get into them though, it took years for me but it's so totally worth it now.
Gotcha. Perhaps one day they'll click for me too.

[Osto]

The thing I most enjoy about the White Stripes is that, of all the Garage Rock Revivalist bands to emerge in the last ten years, Jack White was the only man who found a formula that worked in the mainstream, used it to gain acceptance, and after getting to a certain level of recognition and fame, knew he could do whatever the hell he wanted, which is why we, the listeners, are given such charming syntheses of White's favorite genres and influences.

De Stijl through Elephant was essentially the Garage Rock formula (with the production increased at an exponential rate once they received major label backing), but starting with Get Behind Me Satan, White began integrating Blues, Country, Scottish Folk and intricate brass arrangements, which, while far from a novel concept, gave The Stripes a distinguishing edge from the gluttony of other garage rock revivalist acts to stick around following the boom in the early 00's.

Of course, they're still nowhere near as good as the Garage Rock acts that never hit the mainstream during the fad of The Strokes/The White Stripes/The Vines/The Black Keys domination of alternative radio in the earlier part of the year. Bands like Black Lips, King Kahn and the Shrines and The Kills are infinitely better in that, they never needed to refine their sound. They worked within the seemingly limited perameters of the genre and honed their sound under Low-Fi production.


Now I say this admitting I am far less informed about a lot of the garage rock revivalist bands that have popped up in the past few years. I agree that, yes, there are plenty of other bands that are clearly better than The White Stripes in their respective genre, but I find it hard to believe that any of them come close to bringing the character that Jack White has into their music. That's probably their greatest appeal to me at least.

[Regards]

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[11:11]

I've liked all the songs I've heard by them, so I figure I'll try and get into them. Where should I start?

[Kid B]

I've liked all the songs I've heard by them, so I figure I'll try and get into them. Where should I start?
I'd say that it's safe to start anywhere with them. White Blood Cells balances the bluesy-ness and with the slightly harder aspect well, and Elephant is probably the most accessible. I wouldn't worry too much about it, just start anywhere.

[BadRomance]

Elephant is my favorite.

[SLoT]

Elephant is my favorite.
Elephant's great, but I just can't get over Icky Thump. I will be putting this on next actually. What are your thoughts about them coming out with a live album? Think it'll be any good, I've never seen them.

[BadRomance]

Elephant's great, but I just can't get over Icky Thump. I will be putting this on next actually. What are your thoughts about them coming out with a live album? Think it'll be any good, I've never seen them.
Icky Thump is a great effort, but it wasn't much of a stretch when compared to their previous works, thats why I dont consider it a favorite.


I think the live album should be great, I always look forward to their performances and they rarley fail to deliver.

[SLoT]

Icky Thump is a great effort, but it wasn't much of a stretch when compared to their previous works, thats why I dont consider it a favorite.


I think the live album should be great, I always look forward to their performances and they rarley fail to deliver.
Alright I can see where you're coming from, I don't know what it is about Icky Thump though, it's just something I can see being talked about years from now. I want to see them live pretty badly, I guess I'll have to settle for the live album until that happens. I'm hoping it's great, although I love this band so much I don't think it'd be bad regardless.

[BadRomance]

Alright I can see where you're coming from, I don't know what it is about Icky Thump though, it's just something I can see being talked about years from now. I want to see them live pretty badly, I guess I'll have to settle for the live album until that happens. I'm hoping it's great, although I love this band so much I don't think it'd be bad regardless.
I do think Icky Thump is a grower, and I would possibly rank it second with Get behind me Satan when it comes to their albums, its definitely superior to White Blood Cells.

Have you heard their pre-White blood cells material?.

[SLoT]

I do think Icky Thump is a grower, and I would possibly rank it second with Get behind me Satan when it comes to their albums, its definitely superior to White Blood Cells.

Have you heard their pre-White blood cells material?.
Unfortunately I have not. I should though right?

[Formatfun]

They were my favorite band a few years ago. I listened to them everyday, over and over. Still my top band on Last.fm, and I only listened to them primarily in the summer of 07. They have 2,895 plays.
I was crazy about them. Still love everything Jack White does.

[MyWorldEntire]

Don't be surprised if they never play a show together again.

[yoyostring]

i love this band.

[CoheedForever]

Just saw their new doc! It was really really good!! Great band!

[ppt4895]

Currently my favorite band. Really want some new material. Under Great White Northern Lights was so great. What other bands perform at all the odd sites they did?

[Ari Christos]

I just watched Under The Great White Northern Lights. I kinda had it on in the background and didn't pay great attention to it, but I remember Jack White playing an acoustic song in what I think was a retirement home or something, and there was a lyric that was like "these red head girls won't leave Jack White alone." He said it was a cover, but I can't for the life of me find the song. If anyone could help me out, that'd be great.

[AP_Punk]

from Third Man newsletter:

THE WHITE STRIPES RE-ISSUES
So lots of big news this week first of all we’re proud to announce the long-overdue reissues of the first three LP’s by The White Stripes.

Out-of-print in North America since 2005, the utmost care was taken in presenting these records in the best way possible. We started by mastering each LP from the original analog master tapes, the first time this process had been used for any of these titles. While extremely labor-intensive, this method ensured that the material was never converted into a digital signal. The result is an audio quality that stiffens the hairs on the back of your neck.

We pressed each record on 180-gram vinyl, again, the first time any of these three albums have been afforded this superior vinyl weight. For artwork, we started from scratch and went back and tracked down all the source material, working from the original photographic prints to provide the crispest versions possible of these album covers.

From there, we printed the artwork on the deluxe old-style, tip-on sleeves from the wonderful folks at Stoughton Printing in California. This process involves printing the artwork on on sheet of paper (a slick) which is then folded over and hand-glued to a heavy board blank jacket. The difference in the final product of a tip-on sleeve as opposed to a regular, direct-to-board sleeve is akin to the difference between hardcover and paperback books.

Also, for the first time ever, each record comes with a coupon for MP3 downloads of the entire album.

All these factors together makes these versions of The White Stripes, De Stijl and White Blood Cells the DEFINITIVE editions of these albums. These are the versions The White Stripes want people to have for posterity.

And to tickle the collectors, we pressed limited numbers of each title on split-color red and white vinyl. All three albums will be available on black vinyl for purchase from our online store starting on November 30th. The split-color and black vinyl of The White Stripes will be available for purchase on November 30th in our Third Man Records store front, with the split-color and black vinyl of De Stijl and White Blood Cells to follow on December 7th and December 14th, respectively.

yowzas

[seraph1214]

Definitely feels like a White Stripes day for me. Cranking De Stijl now.

[jbaseball44]

Word round the campfire is they've broken up

[CellarGhosts]

Yep.

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lg04ieJuUW1qcp7mao1_500.png

[WhoSaidThat?]

:-(

[SophGod]

sad news

[CoheedForever]

Such a bummer.

[Philthy_PA]

Awwwwww shit! Two unreleased White Stripes were sent out to people signed up for the Third Man Records Vault Subscription. Covers of Otis Redding and Love. Check it out... http://newjawn.com/2011/07/13/white-stripes-covers-from-the-third-man-records-valut-mp3/

[oddwithoutend]

What does everyone think of the new Jack White single? Will Blunderbuss be good, or a collection of boring blues tunes?

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[xJesusFreakx]

Not crazy into this. Granted, I'm only a passing White Stripes fan, but still. I think I've enjoyed most White Stripes songs I've heard more than this. Not bad, but kinda dull.

[ppt4895]

I love it. But I love everything Jack does (except for his "work" with ICP)

[chordwings]

I dig the new song. He/WS aren't my favorite(s), but I do enjoy his music.