The White Stripes turn the dictum “less is more” into rock perfection. Arguably the most influential band of the '00s, they invented a bluesy, groove-first style from nothing more than Jack White's spiteful shriek and efficient riff work and Meg White's cyclical drum patterns. The duo reached peak minimalism on 2003's Elephant, in particular with “Seven Nation Army,” a bold reframing of neo-Zeppelin immensity inside art punk's clean lines and sharp corners. Even when the Stripes augment their fuzzy garage stomp with folky guitars or keys, they remain steadfast in their love of economy.