Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The Strokes... back or gone for good?

After a five year long give and take, The Strokes have finally released the fourth album 'Angles' that many were beginning to doubt would ever come. I've listened through about three times and I have to say that while it might not be the most solid album I've heard lately, there was enough there to keep me pleased with the result.


The signs of the changes the band has been facing over the last couple of years are definitely evident. It's a lot less Julian and a lot more Strokes, so to speak. As you might guess, there's definitely a new kind sound here that we have not heard before. There are spots where I definitely felt the album faltered, but not enough for me to be disappointed with the direction they've taken. Strokes fans are probably going to have to accept that there will never be another album like Is This It, but I say give 'Angles' a listen through once or twice, its worth it. "Under the Cover of Darkness" is a song definitely worthy of some attention...

14 comments:

  1. I really like the new song. Have always been a fan of the strokes.

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  2. I liked the song when I heard it initially, but at least on the stations I listen to I feel it's a little overplayed ~_~

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  3. I used to listen to the Strokes a lot. I wouldn't say this is on par with their earlier work but it is definitely a solid album; I was pleased.

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  4. I'll be seeing them at Leeds festival :) Really looking forward to it. Should check out that new album, really.

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  5. The Strokes are great. Hope to be seeing more of them in the future!

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  6. I love the strokes, I hope they're back for good. I'mma follow btw, add another to your list of awesome people. Haha.

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