White Stripes shoot new video, record with Beck

All my Icky Thump fans out there, sing it with me: "Coooooooooonquuuest!" Jack and Meg White certainly spiced up that old Patti Page tune with their cover, much as they did to "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" a few years back. And soon we'll have a video to match the Spanish-inflected Stripes version of the number, according to a recent newsletter the band sent out.

Filmed in Artesia, Calif., the clip depicts Jack White as a heroic matador. The guitar-slinger actually trained with bullfighter Dennis Borba to bring some authenticity to his depiction. That's dedication, baby.

Here's the newsletter description of the video:

"Filmed with a visual urgency that brings the song's Spanish themes, frantic horns and compulsive pounding rhythm to life, the video follows an explosive - if unconventional - love story that pits man against bull in the ultimate conquest."

Now that we've piqued your interest, you're just going to have to wait. The video doesn't premiere until Nov. 26 on MTV (they still air videos?).

Ah, but there's always something else at work with these White Stripes. On Dec. 18, the duo will deliver three different versions of the "Conquest" single on 7" vinyl. Each edition corresponds to the group's iconic black, white and red color scheme. More than fashionable in appearance, each little package also includes a new song that the Stripes have recorded with Beck. Two former Paste cover stars on one single? Is it even possible? Well, yeah, apparently. Beck co-produced the new tracks, "Honey, We Can't Afford To Look This Cheap," "Cash Grab Complications On The Matter," and "It's My Fault For Being Famous," contributing vocals on the latter. Here are the track lists:

7" One (Black vinyl)
A: Conquest
B: It's My Fault For Being Famous

7" Two (White vinyl)
A: Conquest
B: Honey, We Can't Afford To Look This Cheap

7" Three (Red vinyl)
A: Conquest (Acoustic Mariachi Version)
B: Cash Grab Complications On The Matter

A digital maxi single (released in the U.S. only) will feature both versions of "Conquest" and all three b-sides. Ladies and gentlemen, the hiatus is over.

Related links:
Beck.com
WhiteStripes.com
YouTube: "Conquest" - Patti Page vs. The White Stripes

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