The Strokes - Jan 2011

Stompbox · 2010-07-02 15:45:54

So, JC stated in Q that their follow-up to 2006's First Impressions of Earth is slated for an early 2011 release. :) Any thoughts on this? For me, FIOE had a clutch of stunners (Razorblade, You Only Live Once, Ize Of The World yadda yadda) but the later half of the album was dampened with extraneous filler (Anyone here…

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So, JC stated in Q that their follow-up to 2006's First Impressions of Earth is slated for an early 2011 release. Any thoughts on this?

For me, FIOE had a clutch of stunners (Razorblade, You Only Live Once, Ize Of The World yadda yadda) but the later half of the album was dampened with extraneous filler (Anyone here able to hum Fear of Sleep eh?). I really hope they can reinstate themselves as a vital force in Alternative music. Julian's solo outing contained touches of synthesized magic, would be nice to see the other boys help him push the boat further out.

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#2 03-07-2010 02:55AM

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I absolutely love First Impressions of Earth. One of my fave albums of the decade. They have a lot to live up to, really hope they do.

I don't mind if they stick to the tried and trusted formula of their music, as long as it's still catchy and leaving me wanting some more, then I can't complain :pac:

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#3 03-07-2010 02:33PM

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cherryghost wrote: »

I absolutely love First Impressions of Earth. One of my fave albums of the decade. They have a lot to live up to, really hope they do.

Do you prefer First Impressions to Is This It? Don't know many Strokes fans whose preferences lie that way.

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#4 03-07-2010 02:39PM

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I do, as a matter of fact :pac:

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#5 06-07-2010 12:33AM

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jules said recently that it looks like its more of a march release date it keeps and gettin futher and futher away why are the stokes torturing me http://www.nme.com/news/the-strokes/51859

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#6 06-07-2010 12:55AM

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I think this will actually be amazing.

More than anything though, whatever the new album is like, it also brings live performances!:D

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#7 06-07-2010 07:20PM

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love the band to bits.... haven't seen them yet in concert....gutted..

First impressions had some great tunes on it!

Razorblade and Redlight are the best for me..

cant wait for the new album...hope it is not electronic

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#8 01-08-2010 01:35AM

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i doubt it will be electronic. i think that was the point of the solo album, hopefully to get it out of his system.

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#9 05-08-2010 02:16PM

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Saw them live in June and I was left a little cold. I think they've lost their fire and or have given way to in-fighting/bitchiness...

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#10 04-09-2010 01:17PM

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I've seen them twice - March '02 at the Olympia and November '03 in the Ulster Hall. Looking forward to hearing their new stuff.

Gigs '24 - Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball (Gomez), The Jesus & Mary Chain, The Smashing Pumpkins/Weezer, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, Electric Picnic, Pixies, Ride, Therapy?, Public Service Broadcasting, IDLES, And So I Watch You From Afar
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#11 09-10-2010 01:24AM

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Can't wait for this. Any ideas on release dates yet?

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#12 09-10-2010 04:19AM

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JC is way better than the strokes but would be happy for any new stuff.

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#13 09-10-2010 04:36AM

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I have mixed feeling about this one, the album keeps getting pushed back and I've been hearing that they don't record the songs together.I just hope it's better than FIOE, which I did like, but next to their previous releases it doesn't quite stand up.

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#14 09-10-2010 04:36AM

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I also hope Fab gets more input as his solo project was brilliant.

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#15 09-10-2010 04:46AM

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why is julian casablancas called Fab? or is it one of the other guys?

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#16 09-10-2010 11:59AM

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ShoulderChip wrote: »

why is julian casablancas called Fab? or is it one of the other guys?

Another guy, Fab Moretti, think he's the drummer, although maybe getting mixed up with lead guitar.

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#17 09-10-2010 02:30PM

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He's the drummer and he's also in this band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhPREStJlTg

Which has the lead guitarist(Nick) playing drums in it.

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#18 01-03-2011 02:09AM

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Anyone heard Under Cover of Darkness? Musically it;s very "is this it" vocally it's like they got rid of JC

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#19 06-03-2011 12:47PM

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0Fz4eBmve0

For those who didn't catch it, the Strokes played on SNL last night, debuting new track 'Life Is Simple In The Moonlight'. Very chill Strokes tune, not sure what I make of it yet, really need to hear the studio version!

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#20 06-03-2011 06:43PM

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Second song reminded me of this, well the chorus did.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xa79n1CdKY

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#21 07-03-2011 07:32PM

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Just a friendly reminder to keep this point from the Alt/Indie charter in mind when posting please.

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#22 12-03-2011 04:22PM

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJdE_Ii86BI

Has anyone else noticed this youtube account? Has posted two new tunes, 'Machu Picchu' and 'Taken For A Fool' along with 30-second clips from each tune on 'Angles'.

How did these surface?

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#23 13-03-2011 09:22PM

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Sweet wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJdE_Ii86BI

Has anyone else noticed this youtube account? Has posted two new tunes, 'Machu Picchu' and 'Taken For A Fool' along with 30-second clips from each tune on 'Angles'.

How did these surface?

i don't know, but machu picchu is MEGA

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#24 13-03-2011 10:00PM

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Isn't it just? 'Taken For A Fool' is also an excellent tune IMO. There's one part around the 1.26 mark that actually left me foaming at the mouth with excitement.

My favourite of the new tunes, thus far, is probably 'You're So Right'. Absolute cracker of a tune.

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#25 13-03-2011 10:15PM

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Sweet wrote: »

Isn't it just? 'Taken For A Fool' is also an excellent tune IMO. There's one part around the 1.26 mark that actually left me foaming at the mouth with excitement.

My favourite of the new tunes, thus far, is probably 'You're So Right'. Absolute cracker of a tune.

you're so right is great yeah, kinda radioheadish but thats hardly a bad thing. i cannot wait until friday

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#26 15-03-2011 01:11AM

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You can stream it from their website:

http://new.thestrokes.com/featured/listen-to-angles-here

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#27 15-03-2011 06:19AM

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Just listened to the album twice, brilliant back to their best

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#28 15-03-2011 09:49AM

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Had my second listen through this morning, and i f*cking love it. First Impressions of Earth had far too many filler tracks and was just pretty weak in general, but this is definitely back to their best. Love every track, although You're So Right took some growing on me!

Also, is that Regina Spektor doing all the female back up vocals? Sounds very like her anyway and wouldn't be surprising as they've worked together before

Taken for a Fool and Metabolism are my favourites at the minute, but its changing a lot.

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#29 17-03-2011 12:23PM

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Metabolism here as well, it's excellent, Games is another one i like alot.

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#30 17-03-2011 07:15PM

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"Machu Picchu", "Life is Simple in the Moonlight" (instant classics) and to a lesser extent "Taken for a Fool" and "Under Cover of Darkness" - are the only songs that really seem to hold up to the quality of The Strokes back catalogue.

As interviews have suggested, this album is a missed opportunity - Comprised of Half brilliant songs with catchy hooks and Half unconvincing filler experiments (I actually loved First Impressions so I've nothing against a bit of experimentation).

Call me Back (the worst song I've heard by them), Metabolism and Two Kinds of Happiness just don't cut it at all - sound like songs that weren't good enough to make it on Julian's solo album.

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#31 20-03-2011 01:35PM

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From listening to it a few times I think that it is a big improvement on First Impressions on Earth.

Life is Simple in the Moonlight and Machu Picchu are great tracks.

Don't know is is as good as Is This It or Room on Fire but not far off...won't make up my mind until a few more listens.

All in all it's a very good album compared to what's out there at the minute!

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