Artist Spotlight: The Strokes

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The Strokes

The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band consists of lead vocalist Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr., bassist Nikolai Fraiture, and drummer Fabrizio Moretti. Known for their garage rock sound and indie rock influences, The Strokes rose to fame in the early 2000s with their debut album “Is This It.” Their music is characterized by catchy melodies, raw energy, and Casablancas’ distinct vocals. One of their popular songs, “Hard To Explain,” is a track from their debut album. Released in 2001, the song showcases the band’s signature sound with its driving guitars and infectious chorus. It was well-received by critics and helped solidify The Strokes’ place in the rock music scene.
Birthday: 1998

The Strokes's Top Tracks

The Strokes Discography

The Singles - Volume 01

Release: 2023-02-24
Label: Legacy Recordings
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1. The Modern Age – Rough Trade Version
2. Last Nite – Rough Trade Version – The Modern Age B-Side
3. Hard To Explain
4. New York City Cops (Hard to Explain B-Side)
5. Last Nite
6. When It Started (Last Nite B-Side)
7. Someday
8. Alone, Together – Home Recording – Someday B-Side
9. Is This It – Home Recording – Someday B-Side
10. 12:51
11. The Way It Is – Home Recording – 12:51 B-Side
12. Reptilia
13. Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men – Reptilia B-Side
14. The End Has No End
15. Clampdown – The End Has No End B-Side / Live at Alexandra Palace, London, UK – Dec. 5, 2003
16. Juicebox
17. Hawaii – Juicebox B-Side
18. Heart In a Cage
19. I’ll Try Anything Once (“You Only Live Once” demo) – Heart In a Cage B-Side
20. You Only Live Once
21. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) – You Only Live Once B-Side
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The New Abnormal

Release: 2020-04-10
Label: Legacy Recordings
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1. The Adults Are Talking
2. Selfless
3. Brooklyn Bridge To Chorus
4. Bad Decisions
5. Eternal Summer
6. At The Door
7. Why Are Sundays So Depressing
8. Not The Same Anymore
9. Ode To The Mets
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Comedown Machine

Release: 2013-03-25
Label: RCA Records Label
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1. Tap Out
2. All The Time
3. One Way Trigger
4. Welcome To Japan
5. 80’s Comedown Machine
6. 50/50
7. Slow Animals
8. Partners In Crime
9. Chances
10. Happy Ending
11. Call It Fate, Call It Karma</a
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The Strokes Lyrics and Songmeanings

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