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THE REVIEW
Premise: I downloaded the songs from Winmx, so I'm not responsible if my review is not accurate. Moreover, the album has yet to be released... so don't be too picky.
Is This It ended quickly and swiftly after just over half an hour, Room On Fire follows this path left in the ears of those who wanted to dive back into the classic 60s-70s New York rock.
This album embraces and pleases just like the previous one, with those very raw guitar riffs, with that expertly played drum by that "thumper" Moretti, with that precision bass, and with that captivating voice. In this album, it is really Casablancas' voice that expresses itself fully, hoarse and deep, sharp and angry, melancholic and dreamy; in essence, this is everything that the Strokes are, guys with their everyday dreams and problems, who grow up but wish they didn't have to, lovers of chaos and fun.
The album does not present different variations of theme from the previous one: the riffs are there, see Meet Me In The Bathroom, the schizophrenia accompanied by those pure intensity variations, The Way It Is is tangible proof of that, and those choruses in the style of The Modern Age, broad and expansive, with You Talk Way Too Much, are not missing either.
So what's changed? Simple, the Strokes! They have matured, both musically and lyrically.
Now the lyrics, which talk about loneliness and painful experiences, have taken the place of those that spoke of antics; the search for sound has been much more refined than in their previous work, Moretti plays with more transitions, variations, and cymbals, the guitars play more complex riffs, and the bass covers the frequencies that suit it best (finally).
In any case, their typical genuineness also oozes from this lovely album that relaunches them into the music scene after a year and more of silence, although it must be said that if they want to last, they will have to renew themselves a bit more starting from the next album...
P.S.: I have a personal regret, this CD was supposed to be produced by Godrich (producer among others of the last four Radiohead albums) but in the end, the band returned to Raphael (the same as Is This It): I wonder what would have happened if they hadnât... In any case, great CD, the Strokes are back in great shape!
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Room On Fire, The Strokes' follow-up to Is This It, continues their signature sound with matured musicianship and deeper lyrics. The album features raw guitar riffs, refined drum work by Moretti, and expressive vocals from Casablancas. While similar in style, the band shows growth and polish, though further evolution is hoped for future releases. The choice to stick with producer Raphael over Godrich is noted with curiosity.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 themadcaplaughs
I just canât stand The Strokes, no use denying it, so I want to say this album is bad without having listened to it!
It turns out it confirms exactly what I thought: I canât stand these Strokes!! LONG LIVE PREJUDICE
By ED__D
The track no. 2, Reptilia, is perhaps the best piece written by these shady New Yorkers.
We are far from the glories of 'Is This It', but we stay afloat, which in this period is not bad at all.
By GATTINATOR
That crazy and fizzy style is still there but rock'n roll is missing!
It's certainly not an album worthy of a 5, not even a 4.
