What's the new album like? Strangely muted publicity in comparison to the last one.

I like it. It's completely different to Elephant, not as much heavy guitars at all. But the songs are still weird and brilliant especially Little Ghost and My Doorbell. Blue Orchid is the closest to the Elephant sound (I think it actually sounds a little like Black Sabbath). Here's a recent gig in Atlanta with some album tracks on there: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~gcerbus/WhiteStripes/Atl/

actually, the best part of that recording is listening to the dumb audience members

Ok, you've sold me! I have it on order.

The record reminds me so much of Physical Graffiti or Houses of The Holy by Zeppelin.