The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band is composed of lead singer and primary songwriter Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr., bassist Nikolai Fraiture, and drummer Fabrizio Moretti. They were a leading group of the early-2000s post-punk revival and garage rock revival movements.
The release of their debut EP The Modern Age in early 2001 sparked a bidding war among major labels, with the band eventually signing to RCA Records. That summer, they released their debut album, Is This It, to widespread critical acclaim and strong sales. It has since appeared on numerous "best album" lists. It was followed by Room on Fire (2003) and First Impressions of Earth (2006), both of which sold well but failed to match Is This It in immediate critical success, despite positive reviews nonetheless.
Following a five-year hiatus, they released Angles (2011) and Comedown Machine (2013) to generally positive receptions but dwindling sales. Following the end of their initial contract with RCA, they released the Future Present Past EP (2016) through Casablancas' label Cult. The band were relatively inactive throughout the decade, making infrequent live appearances and directing most media attention to individual projects.
In 2020, they released their first studio album in seven years, The New Abnormal, produced by Rick Rubin and released through Cult and RCA. The album received highly positive reviews and was considered a return to form by critics. It went on to win Best Rock Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Right, because when your'e '20's snotty' you cannot envision middle-age, much less paunch. When I was '20's snotty' myself the possibilty wasn't on the radar, and I don't think people have changed very much since the late 70s'.
We aquire wisdom when it's too late (If I had known at 22 what I know now...) - it's about as useful as a comb is to a bald person.
He's also the guy with the most money; the singer's father was a millionaire playboy and co-founder of Elite Modeling Agency. Pretty good tune, though.
P.S. That comment from pcicatar is hilariously true. I have a small amount of experience recording small bands in small studios....anyway, I always used to say that I was sick and tired of bands with singers who were the only person in the band who didn't feel any need to study music.
Comments like these make me want a comment-specific "like" feature.
An American girl
Indeed, very much alike.
An American girl
Let's do it!
too true, blue. Love it.
These guys would have to do a lot more heroin and chill out a bit to get close to Velvet Underground... Not to mention Lou Reed type would have to join the band.
But Im really liking this energy!:
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)
Strokes - Last Nite
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Impression That I Get
Fats Domino - Blue Monday
From their website:
When are the Strokes coming back?
The guys are set to get together and get back at it early 2009.
Seven years straight and haven't tired of it yet.
Shame everything after sucked.
What is Velvet Underground without art? Ok, that might be a bit harsh. But these guys are (were?) no Velvet Underground.