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THIRD MAN THURSDAYS ON NUGS

THIRD MAN THURSDAYS ON NUGS
The White Stripes

The Aragon Ballroom

Chicago, IL

July 2, 2003


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Arguably the best-known live show from the Elephant-era (with previous versions both vinyl and digital having been shared over the years) this July 2nd, 2003 outing at the "brawlroom" is unlike any other show that run. As one of the few shows on the tour to not feature "Black Math", the performance skips many of the more-familiar songs in favor of deep cuts like "Aluminum", "Black Jack Davey", "Candy Cane Children" and the live debut of "The Air Near My Fingers." The highlight though is undoubtedly the impromptu jam that would eventually turn into "Little Cream Soda." While still with much of the favorites present, the experimental and confrontational vibe of the show is palpable...both starting and ending with ominous walls of feedback. Equal parts mania, exhaustion and inspiration, it's crazy to think that *this* show tends to be the primary reference for the entire era. So while it can be one of the most challenging for a newcomer to the band, it's one of the most rewarding and unique performances that Jack and Meg ever gave. 

 

1. When I Hear My Name
2. Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground
3. Lovesick
4. Hotel Yorba
5. Aluminum
6. Cool Drink Of Water Blues
7. The Hardest Button To Button
8. I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mother's Heart
9. Stones In My Passway
10. Stop Breaking Down
11. Do
12. In The Cold, Cold Night
13. Seven Nation Army
14. The Same Boy You've Always Known
15. Black Jack Davey
16. We're Going To Be Friends
17. Offend In Every Way
18. Little Cream Soda
19. Cannon / Party Of Special Things To Do
20. Candy Cane Children
21. The Air Near My Fingers
22. This Protector
23. Screwdriver (intro)
24. Ball And Biscuit
25. Screwdriver (reprise)
26. Let's Build A Home
27. Goin' Back To Memphis

live sound by Matthew Kettle
mixed by Vance Powell at Sputnik Sound, Nashville
mastered by Bill Skibbe, Third Man Mastering

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