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THE REVIEW
The third chapter of the American band is more ambitious, both musically and visually!
Indeed, the band's rhythm section has improved greatly, although there are few structural innovations. This time there are 14 songs, but in the end, one can also get a bit tired: in the first half, in my opinion, are the best songs the band has ever written ("You Only Live Once", "Heart in a Cage", "Vision of Division", and "Ask Me Anything") while in the second part, one can easily doze off (the only one to engage the listener might be "Fear of Sleep").
Surely this work is better than the previous one, although it remains barely sufficient, perhaps because it is not as genuine as "Is This It". Casablancas and Moretti hit higher, and that solo by Albert Hammond Jr in "Vision of Division" can save the band's face.
In the end, nothing new: 3 more songs, some technical improvements, a visibly more polished album... but it's not quite what one expects. This suggests that The Strokes have quite significant creative limitations.
The album can be purchased calmly, although at this point, a bit more originality would be expected. Great live, but not very inventive in the studio!
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Summary by Bot
The Strokes' third album, 'First Impressions Of Earth', shows ambition and technical improvements, especially in the rhythm section. The first half features some of their best songs, though the second half lacks impact. While better than their previous work, it doesnât reach the originality of 'Is This It'. Notable solos and vocal performances stand out, but the album suggests creative constraints. Recommended mainly for purchase but with tempered expectations.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
The Strokes
The Strokes are an American rock band from New York City, formed in 1998, widely associated with the early-2000s garage rock/post-punk revival and breakthrough success with their debut album âIs This Itâ.26 Reviews
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By Alberto Giordano
"You Only Live Once" is truly a beautiful song, fully in the Strokes' style.
The 4 is for the passion I have for this band whose brazenness is exhibited in such a way that it canât be considered anything but elegant.
By JULIANHAMPSHIRE
After the first listens, quite disappointed.
Julianâs voice, which had impressed me so much, is at times incredibly dull and highlights its limits.
By Adil
"You Only Live Once" is the best calling card they could rely on; Julian Casablancas's whining voice perfectly settles on a melody that's bland just enough.
The fourteen tracks do not seem like a faded or watered-down version but rather a natural evolution of a path characterized by strict mannerism.
By theJOKE
The albumâs production differs significantly from their truly Indie first CD, from the rawness of a low-budget production to the sparse yet effective style.
What should have been the album of maturity still proves too immature.
By whereismymind
'First Impressions Of Earth' is Matrix 2 of The Strokes' discography.
The album is harmless, useless, actually just bad, but really bad.
