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I think Jack White is a remarkably complete package - I like his guitar playing, his sound, his voice, his lyrics. The latter two are particularly hard to pull off, I think. And to hear a guy with such a b*lls out guitar sound on non-classic rock radio is refreshing.

Meg White is ok. She should never get behind the microphone again, but I think she otherwise fills her role. She is sorta Ringo-esque, in that a busier (or better, in her case - Ringo wasn't that bad) drummer might detract from the music, and the singular figure of Jack White. Duos are the big thing these days, especially co-ed ones. The White Stripes seem like the only rockin', non-gimmicky one to me.

You'll discount everything I say up to this point after this: I think the MC5 are/were overrated. Sorry.

You lost me far before you said the MC5 is overrated, friend!!!

Yes, it's good to hear something "throwback" on the radio nowadays, with garage-esque tone, but it's been happening since 1979. It just hasn't been on the radio.

Jack White's lyrics are alright, but I know tons of folks writing some good lyrics these days. Meg White sucks. Period. There's nothing you can say to change that. As far as gimmick duos goes, I can't think of a better or more cheesey one right now. But feel free to help me out!

Thats the point with them: they're a gimmick. If she was a better drummer it would take away from Jack's personality, or the songs? That's a statement I really think is kinda dumb. Their whole thing is a gimmick. "I'm a good singer/songwriter/guitar player, but if we want to make it, we need a gimmick... hmmm, good thing you have nice breasts... you'll play drums!"