The Strokes

scottsy · 01-22-2009, 09:25 PM

I can see how they'd have a loyal fan base, but I honestly can't say I'd be part of said group...

Cast · 01-25-2009, 12:30 AM

started the whole garage rock thing for this decade so i give them props for that but after is this it they just slowly got worse. i recommend is this it though its a damn good album love the simple feel to it.

3sAnd7s · 08-02-2009, 04:12 PM

Man I used to love this band so much but now they just bore me

Neapolitan · 08-02-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 3sAnd7s

Man I used to love this band so much but now they just bore me

I love them still, but I wish they kept the same producer from the first two albums. I heard they were suppose to release an 4th album last year in '08 and then it was to be in '09 but it's to be released in '10. For me it's been a long wait. Albert Hammond Jr. managed to record two solo albums since First Impressions... still I wish they record more then they do.

sweet_nothing · 08-02-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 3sAnd7s

Man I used to love this band so much but now they just bore me

Same here. But does this band even still exist? It seems like forever since they've done anything, aside from average sounding solo work.

scottsy · 08-02-2009, 09:22 PM

I think I still have a copy of Is This It somewhere lurking around the house... goes to show much I listen to it presently... however, it was good catchy simple pop / punk album with nice hooks and good concise simple sound, that did kinda catch on in the early 00's....

Brad Stengel · 08-04-2009, 11:45 AM

I bought 'This is It' months ago, dug it out last week, and LOVED it. Not one bad song on the album.

The Monkey · 08-04-2009, 12:05 PM

What was the poll about, the best album?

Jester · 08-15-2009, 01:16 PM

I picked up Is This It again, and oh man, it's just so good. It's like 60's rock in a modern format that can be enjoyed by anyone (age wise). Everything is pretty much fun and upbeat, and the sounds are just so CLEAN. The slight distortion for the singer's voice is a nice touch, and he has such an indie rock kid attitude somewhere inside of it. If you don't look at them as attempting to be an innovation, than you shouldn't have any difficulty enjoying Is This It. It's simple, catchy, clean, upbeat rock and roll revival (maybe) that sounds like a Pavement / (early) Stereolab / Lou Reed / Beatles hybrid.

Rickenbacker · 08-15-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I picked up Is This It again, and oh man, it's just so good. It's like 60's rock in a modern format that can be enjoyed by anyone (age wise). Everything is pretty much fun and upbeat, and the sounds are just so CLEAN. The slight distortion for the singer's voice is a nice touch, and he has such an indie rock kid attitude somewhere inside of it. If you don't look at them as attempting to be an innovation, than you shouldn't have any difficulty enjoying Is This It. It's simple, catchy, clean, upbeat rock and roll revival (maybe) that sounds like a Pavement / (early) Stereolab / Lou Reed / Beatles hybrid.

The vocals are great, as if sung through a megaphone a la "Orange Crush".

01-22-2009, 09:25 PM	#121 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I can see how they'd have a loyal fan base, but I honestly can't say I'd be part of said group... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

08-02-2009, 09:22 PM	#126 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I think I still have a copy of Is This It somewhere lurking around the house... goes to show much I listen to it presently... however, it was good catchy simple pop / punk album with nice hooks and good concise simple sound, that did kinda catch on in the early 00's.... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

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Brad Stengel This Space for Rent Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 815	I bought 'This is It' months ago, dug it out last week, and LOVED it. Not one bad song on the album. __________________ These is the musics I own: http://rateyourmusic.com/collection/BradStengel/oo

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01-25-2009, 12:30 AM	#122 (permalink)
Cast Groupie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 10	started the whole garage rock thing for this decade so i give them props for that but after is this it they just slowly got worse. i recommend is this it though its a damn good album love the simple feel to it.

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3sAnd7s Groupie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 31	Man I used to love this band so much but now they just bore me

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The Monkey Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 803	What was the poll about, the best album?

08-15-2009, 01:16 PM	#129 (permalink)
Jester Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 752	I picked up Is This It again, and oh man, it's just so good. It's like 60's rock in a modern format that can be enjoyed by anyone (age wise). Everything is pretty much fun and upbeat, and the sounds are just so CLEAN. The slight distortion for the singer's voice is a nice touch, and he has such an indie rock kid attitude somewhere inside of it. If you don't look at them as attempting to be an innovation, than you shouldn't have any difficulty enjoying Is This It. It's simple, catchy, clean, upbeat rock and roll revival (maybe) that sounds like a Pavement / (early) Stereolab / Lou Reed / Beatles hybrid.