Estranged Reality Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 First song has made its way online, and it's one of the catchiest pop/rock tunes I've heard in ages. It's been stuck in my head all day. Download/preview here: http://www.box.net/shared/static/6k11i2gind.mp3The riff is just ridiculously infectious.I didn't have much hope for this record because it was kinda announced out of nowhere and I didn't get the impression that it would be very focused, but I dunno, this is better than most of the material on the last actual Strokes album. Quote
Bucketslash Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 i dunno, it's very new wave.compared to the strokes, the sound is a bit of a turn off Quote
liquidmetal Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 wow, what a ridiculously fun tune. cant wait for the album. Julian Casablancas is cool as fuck. Hope the album leaks soon! Quote
Shuffle Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 A lot more synthy/electro-ish than I expected. Sounds really good though. Quote
highvoltage Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 It's been a we've heard anything new from Julian, so i'm looking forward to the rest.I remember when my sister bought Is This It? back in 01 or 02 and I thought it was the greatest thing my 13 year old mind had ever heard. I've had massive love for the Strokes ever since.Totally different style, but check out Fab's band "Little Joy" - they're lots of fun (in a different way) too. Quote
Estranged Reality Posted September 19, 2009 Author Posted September 19, 2009 It's been a we've heard anything new from JulianNot sure if you've heard these...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrw1BDv9iokhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZfgMrhUMGUBoth rock. It took me a few more years than you to discover Is This It?, but from the very first moment I saw the (awesome) video for "Last Nite," something really clicked. Quote
highvoltage Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I'd actually heard both... I just wanted an excuse to post My Drive Thru because it's so much fun... Quote
Estranged Reality Posted October 24, 2009 Author Posted October 24, 2009 This album is absolutely fantastic. It's a bit short but I love it. Plenty of catchy pop hooks masked under more complex and eclectic arrangements. Quote
Dead Flower Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I love that first single he released. Quote
Estranged Reality Posted October 25, 2009 Author Posted October 25, 2009 Forgiiiiive them, even if they are not sorrrryyyyyyyy.I've listened to that song about a dozen times today. Quote
KetchupNotMayo Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Did it leak yet? Seriously considering laying money down for the special edition... looks sexy. Quote
Shuffle Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Yep, it's leaked...but from what I gather it's a shitty rip so I'll wait. Quote
Nobodys_Fault Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 This album's catchy as hell. Been listening to it pretty much non stop since it leaked.Yes I know i'm going to hell in a leather jacket,least i'll be in another world while you're pissin' on my casket Quote
KetchupNotMayo Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Finally found a link for this, downloaded and have listened 3 times already, amazing album! Definitely a contender for best of year in my books. Quote
Shuffle Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 The album is really good...most of it isn't as catchy and single-ish as 11th Dimension, but it's really good stuff. Quote
axl_on_drums Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Wonderful album.It leaked without a sound though, hope it does well.Just bought tickets to see Julian in December. Quote
KetchupNotMayo Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Thinking of buying some tickets for one of his shows over here myself, managed to convince a girl I know to go with me so just depends how much they are and if I can organise transport. Quote
Shuffle Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Left & Right In The Dark is a great tune. Quote
axl_on_drums Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Bombed on the billboard 100, number 35, sad reallyTop 5 album of the year. Quote
Estranged Reality Posted November 13, 2009 Author Posted November 13, 2009 Bombed on the billboard 100, number 35, sad reallyTop 5 album of the year.Not really much of a bomb, considering the Strokes weren't exactly a powerhouse band (sales-wise) and he doesn't have much mainstream acknowledgment. I wouldn't think there were very high expectations in that regard. He'll probably sell better overseas where the UK press in particular can't get enough of him (he's seemingly been featured in the last three issues of NME). Quote
liquidmetal Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 It amazes me how a band as good as the strokes arent more recognised in the US.The US should be proud to have a band like the strokes. HUGELY influential band that came a long at just the right time, they single handedly changed the way people dressed. And without them the likes of Kings Of Leon, Killers, etc wouldnt even exist. In England there was a huge change in fashion and sound when IS THIS IT was released. What a truly great album. Im not saying their music was anything new, but the sheer force of the strokes cannot be denied, Their sound destroyed nu-metal and rap/rock. Quote
Estranged Reality Posted November 16, 2009 Author Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) It amazes me how a band as good as the strokes arent more recognised in the US.The US should be proud to have a band like the strokes. HUGELY influential band that came a long at just the right time, they single handedly changed the way people dressed. And without them the likes of Kings Of Leon, Killers, etc wouldnt even exist. In England there was a huge change in fashion and sound when IS THIS IT was released. What a truly great album. Im not saying their music was anything new, but the sheer force of the strokes cannot be denied, Their sound destroyed nu-metal and rap/rock.They're like the fathers of modern indie/hipster, but not as annoying as their offspring.Probably my favourite rock band of the '00s despite a lackluster third album. Edited November 16, 2009 by Estranged Reality Quote
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