De Stijl (/də ˈsteɪl/) is the second studio album by the American rock duo the White Stripes, released on June 20, 2000, by the Sympathy for the Record Industry.
De Stijl received positive reviews from critics, and earned a gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry.
[4][5] Its cover art sets Jack and Meg against an abstract background of rectangles and lines in red, black and white,[6] and utilizes common elements from the aesthetics of its namesake.
[18][19] De Stijl earned positive reviews from critics, who noted its simplicity, and fusion of blues and "scuzzy garage rock".
[28] Heather Phares of AllMusic said that "As distinctive as it is diverse, De Stijl blends the Stripes' arty leanings with enough rock muscle to back up the band's ambitions.
[29] Jenny Eliscu of Rolling Stone called it "feisty and clever" and praised the drumming, guitar and vocal performances, stating that "like everything about the White Stripes, it [De Stijl] proves that you don't need bombast to make a blues explosion.