Okay, the “EP” isn’t in the actual title of Blackpool Deluxe, but anything that preserves the concept of the EP is great. Just picked it up from iTunes ($2.97 - it’s a companion to the pending Under Blackpool Lights live DVD; there’s also a Jolene single that’s from the UK’s XL Recordings, from the same concert). Blackpool Deluxe is just three songs recorded live at the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool in January 2004- nothing too unusual, just “Hotel Yorba”, a cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene”, and “Seven Nation Army”. Everyone knows Jack and Meg love “Jolene” in that quasi-kitsch-yet-clearly-they-love-it way, and that they play the song at numerous gigs, but this is one of the only other legit recording of the Stripes’ version besides the one on the Hello Operator / Jolene 7" single and some promos floating around, so those bereft of the benefit of hearing Jack sing country might want to consider a purchase. Otherwise, there’re no earthshaking new arrangements on this, it’s basically the same old Stripes with the “woo"s of the crowd. Like it? Of course, all three songs are great. Essential? Not unless you’re a completionist.