Which band won Best Alternative Music Album at the 2006 Grammys for "Get Behind Me Satan"?

The White Stripes won Best Alternative Music Album at the 2006 Grammys for “Get Behind Me Satan.”

Released in June 2005, the album marked a striking change in the duo’s sound. Jack White leaned heavily on piano, acoustic guitar, and marimba, while Meg White’s drumming remained central to the band’s raw, minimalist style. The record followed their breakthrough albums White Blood Cells and Elephant.

At the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, “Get Behind Me Satan” defeated albums including Arcade Fire’s Funeral, Beck’s Guero, Death Cab for Cutie’s Plans, and Franz Ferdinand’s You Could Have It So Much Better. The win recognized the album’s unusual blend of garage rock, blues, folk, and experimental arrangements.

A common mix-up is confusing this victory with the duo’s later 2008 win for Icky Thump, which also took Best Alternative Music Album. “Get Behind Me Satan” also earned a nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “My Doorbell.”