| Full Review | Ratings (1962) |
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5.0 classic | BeatlesandOasis | November 19th 18 | Probably better than Is This It. It?s Is This It?s brother, I will always associate them with each other.
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4.0 excellent | Bandido | October 11th 09 | One of the most under-appreciated album of this decade. No, Room On Fire is not Is This It? but it sure isn't a sophomore slump album. One thing noteable on this album that isn't on Is This It? is more agression. "Reptilia" is easily the heaviest song they've ever written with guitar lines weaving through each other and Julian's voice on the verge of screaming, it's pure brilliance. This album matches their debut's emotion and the lyrics are equally as strong. Overall a very solid album from The Strokes.
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3.5 great | Introu1 | July 15th 21 | Insane guitar/hook and super good album. Im not a big fan of the style of voice The Strokes use, but its a pretty good album nonetheless 3,6/5
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3.5 great | olisz | May 2nd 21 | Definitely a great album, not falling short of expectations after their incredible debut. This one still features the catchy hooks and great energy, but with a cleaner sound. However, after many repeated listens I feel like the replayability of this album definitely does not keep up with the debut, but on a fresh listen it's just a lovely experience.
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3.0 good | Yahwehisking | July 21st 20 | Much poppier and also much less charming.
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3.5 great | charlopiano | July 2nd 20 | It has one of the best Strokes song it it: Reptilia, which makes it so the rest of the album is kind of overshadowed by it. Solid entry for the group though.
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4.5 superb | capes | September 25th 19 | It loses the impact that Is This It had for being the debut, but looking back at this next to their 2001 album? This one stands up just as strong. It's just as consistent and has a handful of their best songs on it. But, like the debut, there's nothing groundbreaking happening, here. Simple rock music, and they're great at it.
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4.0 excellent | Jacob Clark | July 31st 16 | Everybody, meet Is This It, Part Deux. Room on Fire doesn't sound exactly like The Strokes's monumental debut, but it's also too familiar to be anywhere as good. There's some really catchy tracks that also happen to be really solid once the shine wears off ("Reptilia" definitely comes to mind here), but sometimes there doesn't end up being much beneath the surface. Some innovative guitar from Nick Valensi keeps things more interesting as well (especially in "12:51"), but the fact that Room on Fire is so similar to Is This It brings it down a notch.
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4.0 excellent | Corde64 | March 29th 16 | Just as good as "Is This It", IMO. Awesome, I love it.
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4.0 excellent | Jared Floryan | October 6th 14 | My first introduction to The Strokes was through the song "Juicebox" and I instantly fell in love with its chorus; eventually I came across "Reptilia" through Rock Band and decided, 'Hey. Listening to one full album wouldn't hurt.' Lo and behold, Room on Fire - the garage rock/punk revival act's second full-length - stays catchy and offers a good balance of style and substance. The bandmates are practically in unity for most of the tracks, so this record hardly misses the mark. My only actual complaint (more of a nitpick) has to do with the song lengths: they're appropriate because of the consistent rhythms and whatnot, but Room on Fire could've benefitted from three or four 4-minute earworms.
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5.0 classic | SalteyBacon | April 18th 13 | This album is held close to my heart, not only is this a hidden gem that is in the shadow of the bands debut. It's the theme of this album that really is consistent and intriguing in my mind and heart. This is essential indie rock in its more rock and soft spoken styles merged at once, good job boys.
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4.0 excellent | lemondream | March 18th 12 | Their best and essential album, in my opinion, despite what everyone says about Is This It.
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4.5 superb | mockshock | June 27th 11 | In retrospect, one wishes the Strokes had merely tinkered with the formula, as here, for their third record, than destroyed it. An underrated classic that will hold up more effectively than their debut. 12:51 is among the most perfect songs ever penned.
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4.5 superb | 8AD | May 25th 11 | It's how The Strokes followed-up, and succesfully I must say, "Is This It". While not as functional as their debut, it sure is a heck of an amazing try-out to equal it. Real good album, I think.
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1.0 awful | aemaeth | August 28th 10 | I can see why people would like this album and this band, but they just dont do it for me, like at all. So yes this is a completely biased rating.
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1.5 very poor | Nerrt45 | July 9th 07 | I was very disappointed with this album considering how much I love "Is This It?". I think my musical tastes changed a bit between these two albums, but this felt so lazy. Reptilia is the one brilliant exception.
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4.0 excellent | prana37 | March 2nd 24 |
3.5 great | J | February 1st 24 |
3.5 great | doofy | January 8th 24 |
2.5 average | platttt | January 6th 24 |
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5.0 classic | Polvo | September 12th 23 |
5.0 classic | FunJan | June 30th 23 |
4.0 excellent | maxer | May 7th 23 |
3.0 good | blob64 | January 27th 23 |
3.0 good | Timmy | January 12th 23 |
4.0 excellent | MvdW | October 25th 22 |
4.0 excellent | osey | October 19th 22 |
4.5 superb | Skiiddz | October 14th 22 |
3.5 great | Risodo | October 10th 22 |
3.5 great | heck | October 1st 22 |
4.0 excellent | yinei007 | September 26th 22 |
5.0 classic | ino1000 | September 9th 22 |
2.0 poor | Reagan | September 5th 22 |
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5.0 classic | Watch | July 5th 22 |
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4.0 excellent | Wolfe | June 10th 22 |
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3.5 great | jsaf7 | December 23rd 21 |
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2.5 average | Collis | January 19th 21 |
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