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The Strokes
Alt Rock

The Strokes are the voice of the current generation. Their lyrics cut straight to the souls of today's youth. All lyrics are written by the frontman Julian Casablancas (except Automatic Stop), son of modeling agent John Casablancas. All five meet them in a school for well-paid people. Their music has a sound of it's own; the guitar riff's are amazing alongside the catchy bass lines and unusual drum beats. The Strokes are an overall amazing band. Their live performances sound as if they were in the recording studio, serenading the anthem of their souls. The Strokes rock to the beat of their ...read more

The Strokes are the voice of the current generation. Their lyrics cut straight to the souls of today's youth. All lyrics are written by the frontman Julian Casablancas (except Automatic Stop), son of modeling agent John Casablancas. All five meet them in a school for well-paid people. Their music has a sound of it's own; the guitar riff's are amazing alongside the catchy bass lines and unusual drum beats. The Strokes are an overall amazing band. Their live performances sound as if they were in the recording studio, serenading the anthem of their souls. The Strokes rock to the beat of their own drum.





Discography:



Albums: Release Date: UK Chart Postion: US Chart Placing:

Is This It August 2001 #2 #44

Room On Fire October 2003 #2 #4

First Impressions Of Earth January 2006 #1 #4



Singles:

The Modern Age EP January 2001 #68 #N/A

Hard To Explain/New York City Cops July 2001 #16 #27

Last Nite October 2001 #14 #5

Someday May 2002 #27 #17

12:51 October 2003 #7 #15

Reptilia February 2004 #17 #19

The End Has No End November 2004 #27 #35

Juicebox December 2005 #5 #9

Heart In A Cage March 2006 #25 #14

You Only Live Once July 2006 #N/A #35













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First Impressions of Earth
2006

3.5
373 Votes
Room On Fire
2003

3.7
393 Votes
Is This It?
2001

4.1
395 Votes
Is This It (UK Version)
2001

4.2
152 Votes

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