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The Strokes- Is This It
Julian- vocals
Albert- guitar
Nick- guitar
Nickolai- bass
Fabrizio- drums
In late 2001 the opening of the new rock movement bringing in the likes of the four 'the' bands: The White Stripes, The Hives, The Vines and The Strokes all had big debuts during 2001-2002. These bands have influenced bands of today. The Strokes are 5 people from the New York City music scene. This Is It.
Is This It:- The Strokes having a short opener to preview what the CD will sound like. There is no actual drum beat; just a tapping on the cymbals
"The Modern Age": This has a drum beat the pushes the song along. The lyrics tell a story as most of Julian's work does. This song was released in the UK on an EP.
"Soma": Fast paced song. Different people have different meanings for "Soma" you will have to listen to it yourself.
"Barely Legal": Oh how I love this song. The lyrics are great! On the EP version my favorite lyric is 'I took 5 dollars won't get me far; my last resort is to steal your car'. Great song about 'stealing your innocence' and being with your friends and what they think.
"Someday": A US single. The lyrics are about what you miss and what you enjoy. There are a great variety of tempos.
"Alone, Together": The drums and the bass don't sound alike but complement each other. This is many people's favorite song and it's easy to see why.
"Last Nite": The Strokes very first single. This video doesn't give the song justice. Great beat to keep the song moving.
"Hard To Explain": A fun song! About things that are there but 'hard to explain'. Fab's skills are keeping the basic rhythm while Nick hastens or slows it. Classic.
"When It Started": Great B-side. A 'slow Strokes' song if it exists. The beginning drums lick is awesome.
"Trying Your Luck": This sounds like a retro song. Could have existed 20 years ago and still be a great song or 20 years in the future. The guitar has a lick that is the beat versus the usual drum.
"Take It Or Leave It": Normally I don't like repetitative songs, but this is an exception. A great closure sending the message 'Do you like it or Not?'
Julian- vocals
Albert- guitar
Nick- guitar
Nickolai- bass
Fabrizio- drums
In late 2001 the opening of the new rock movement bringing in the likes of the four 'the' bands: The White Stripes, The Hives, The Vines and The Strokes all had big debuts during 2001-2002. These bands have influenced bands of today. The Strokes are 5 people from the New York City music scene. This Is It.
Is This It:- The Strokes having a short opener to preview what the CD will sound like. There is no actual drum beat; just a tapping on the cymbals
"The Modern Age": This has a drum beat the pushes the song along. The lyrics tell a story as most of Julian's work does. This song was released in the UK on an EP.
"Soma": Fast paced song. Different people have different meanings for "Soma" you will have to listen to it yourself.
"Barely Legal": Oh how I love this song. The lyrics are great! On the EP version my favorite lyric is 'I took 5 dollars won't get me far; my last resort is to steal your car'. Great song about 'stealing your innocence' and being with your friends and what they think.
"Someday": A US single. The lyrics are about what you miss and what you enjoy. There are a great variety of tempos.
"Alone, Together": The drums and the bass don't sound alike but complement each other. This is many people's favorite song and it's easy to see why.
"Last Nite": The Strokes very first single. This video doesn't give the song justice. Great beat to keep the song moving.
"Hard To Explain": A fun song! About things that are there but 'hard to explain'. Fab's skills are keeping the basic rhythm while Nick hastens or slows it. Classic.
"When It Started": Great B-side. A 'slow Strokes' song if it exists. The beginning drums lick is awesome.
"Trying Your Luck": This sounds like a retro song. Could have existed 20 years ago and still be a great song or 20 years in the future. The guitar has a lick that is the beat versus the usual drum.
"Take It Or Leave It": Normally I don't like repetitative songs, but this is an exception. A great closure sending the message 'Do you like it or Not?'
In the UK, The Strokes released a different song instead of 'When It Started' called 'New York City Cops'. In spite of September 11th, they took it off the CD and replaced it with the B Side. I own the American version and I have not heard this song.
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Always great music from them.
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