Here's a theory: This new White Stripes video is a giant middle finger to CNN's anti-immigrant pundit Lou Dobbs. Co-directed by White Stripes frontman Jack White and The Malloys — who are newly signed to HSI Productions — "Icky Thump" is a faithful telling of White's lyrical story of a bizarre and borderline dangerous journey through Mexico. Things get a little political with some commentary that calls out the hypocrisy of most opposed to immigration reform. That said, have no fear: The song is built upon a mighty riff that I dare say betters, or at least equals Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song," while the video makes a humorous wink and a nod with subtitles that feature a loose Spanish translation of the lyrics. --> watch "Icky Thump" via AOL First View
White Stripes "Icky Thump" (Third Man/Warner Bros.)
Jack White and The Malloys, director | John Hopgood, producer | HSI, production co | Giles Dunning, DP | Tim Wheeler, editor
