Get Behind Me Satan

Get Behind Me Satan
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 7, 2005 (2005-06-07)
RecordedFebruary–March 2005
StudioThird Man (Detroit, Michigan)
Genre
Length44:07
Label
ProducerJack White
The White Stripes chronology
Elephant
(2003)
Get Behind Me Satan
(2005)
Icky Thump
(2007)
Singles from Get Behind Me Satan
  1. "Blue Orchid"
    Released: April 18, 2005
  2. "My Doorbell"
    Released: July 11, 2005
  3. "The Denial Twist"
    Released: October 31, 2005

Get Behind Me Satan is the fifth studio album by the American rock duo the White Stripes. It was released in June 2005, with V2 and Third Man handling distribution in the United States, and XL and Third Man handling international distribution. It was recorded in Jack White's home between February and March 2005, and Jack produced the whole album.

Described as the "most misunderstood entry in the White Stripes discography", Get Behind Me Satan musically diverts from the band's previous works with experimental production and lyrics that reference truth and actress Rita Hayworth. The album was promoted with early previews to journalists and releasing "Blue Orchid", "My Doorbell" and "The Denial Twist" as singles. It was not released in a vinyl format until 2015, as the band wanted to record a separate live version which never came to fruition. In the years following its release, Get Behind Me Satan has continued to be reissued.

Get Behind Me Satan charted within the top ten of nine countries, reaching number three on both the US Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart. The album received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its experimentation but some felt its production was too constricted. It received two nominations at the 2006 Grammy Awards, winning Best Alternative Album.