Genre: Indie Rock
Members: Julian Casablancas (lead vocals), Nick Valensi (guitar), Albert Hammond Jr. (guitar), Nikolai Fraiture (bass), Fabrizio Moretti (drums)
Distributor(s): Sony Music Entertainment, BMG Rights
Label(s): RCA
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The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band consists of Julian Casablancas (lead vocals), Nick Valensi (guitar), Albert Hammond Jr. (guitar), Nikolai Fraiture (bass) and Fabrizio Moretti (drums). They are known for their garage rock sound infused with elements of post-punk and new wave.
The Strokes gained significant attention with their debut album, 'Is This It', released in 2001. The album has a raw and energetic sound, coupled with Julian Casablancas' distinctive vocals, resonated with audiences and critics alike. Songs like 'Last Nite' and 'Someday' became popular hits and helped define the band's sound.
Following to their successful debut, The Strokes released several more albums, including 'Room on Fire' (2003), 'First Impressions of Earth' (2006), 'Angles' (2011), 'Comedown Machine' (2013), and 'The New Abnormal' (2020). While their music evolved over the years, the band maintained their style and continued to be praised for their songwriting and performances.
Their music is often characterized by catchy guitar riffs, infectious melodies, and a distinct retro vibe that draws inspiration from the 1970s and 1980s rock scenes. Their songs often tackle themes of youth, love, and urban life, while their lyrics showcase Julian Casablancas' introspective and sometimes cryptic storytelling.
The band's influence can be seen in the resurgence of garage rock and indie rock in the early 2000s. They have inspired numerous artists and bands with their sound and style, and their impact on the alternative rock genre is widely recognized.
Overall, The Strokes have achieved both critical and commercial success throughout their career and have solidified their place as one of the influential rock bands of the 2000s and beyond.
Hard to Explain / New York City Cops
Hard to Explain / New York City Cops
Alone, Together (Fatboy Slim Remix)
Hard to Explain / New York City Cops
When It Started (Live in Iceland)
Someday (Before U Get Bored) (PO clean edit) (Jack Bruno feat. The Strokes)
Last Nite, the Modern Age, Soma, Hard to Explain (The Strokes, )
Trying Your Luck, Barely Legal, New York City Cops, Someday (The Strokes, )
Oblivius - Fab Moretti Remix (The Strokes, Fabrizio Moretti)
Albert and Julian 1999 Home Demo
Alone, Together (Home Recording - Someday B-Side)
Alone, Together (home recording)
Alone, Together (live, 2001-02-02: Astoria Theatre, London, UK)
Barely Legal (live, 2001-02-02: Astoria Theatre, London, UK)
Clampdown (The End Has No End B-Side / live at Alexandra Palace, London, UK - Dec. 5, 2003)
Conclusion: the World Is Waiting
Hard to Explain (live, 2001-02-02: Astoria Theatre, London, UK)
I'll Try Anything Once ("You Only Live Once" demo)
Intro: an Untouchable Mystique
Is This It (Home Recording - Someday B-Side)
John Peel Radio Session, Broadcast 27th June 2001
Jucebox (live in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil)
Juicebox Censored - Fuse Version
Last Nite (Rough Trade version - The Modern Age B-Side)
Last Nite (live, 2001-02-02: Astoria Theatre, London, UK)
Laying Down Foundations, Creating a Blueprint
Life Is Simple in the Moonlight
Life is Simple in the Moonlight
Live for Ground Zero, KCRW Radio, Santa Monica, USA 2001
Meet Me in the Bathroom (home recording)
Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) (You Only live Once B-Side)
Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men
Modern Girls & Old Fashioned Men
Modern Girls and Old Fashion Men
New York City Cops (Hard to Explain B-Side)
New York City Cops (live in Iceland 2002)
New York City Cops (live in Iceland)
New York City Cops (live, 2001-02-02: Astoria Theatre, London, UK)
New York City Cops (version 1)
New York City Cops (version 2)
One Way Trigger (alternate mix)
Paris La Ville Lumière : Live at the Mutualité, Paris, March 18th 2002
Recorded Live at the Monarch, Camden, London 7th February 2001
Soma (live, 2001-02-02: Astoria Theatre, London, UK)
Someday (live, 2001-02-02: Astoria Theatre, London, UK)
Take It Or Leave It (live, 2001-02-02: Astoria Theatre, London, UK)
Take It or Leave It (live in LA)
The Modern Age (Rough Trade version)
The Modern Age (live, 2001-02-02: Astoria Theatre, London, UK)
The Strokes Live at T in the Park 2006
The Way It Is (Home Recording - 12:51 B-Side)
The Way It Is (Home demo version)
The Way It Is (home recording)
Trying Your Luck (live, 2001-02-02: Astoria Theatre, London, UK)
Under Control / a Salty Salute
When It Started (Last Nite B-Side)
When It Started (live in Iceland)