Is This It

Very good I like the strokes I like rock

I might like if the vocals weren't so full of angst.

An incredible example of tone based musicality

Good

Probably in my all time top 10. Didn't even need to listen. A classic.

I dunno, it somehow feels like a bad imitation of something which could have been good

Those melodies, raw / vintage sound and simple hooks still works after those years.

Biblical

"Make Vintage Rock & Roll Great Again." As a Mexican, I'm terribly sorry for using a variation of the aforementioned fascist campaign slogan, but this is indeed the best description of the effect this album had on rock and indie music. It hasn't aged a bit over these 20 years.

Completely an avarage album - no reason to be in 1001 album selection

next one

Torn here. There are some real bangers here. If it wasn't alternative that I already loved, would it be a 5? I dunno. The back half of this album especially is SO good. This entire album is tight and interesting, and I've listened to it so many times. But it's one of those - every time I listen to it it's a good idea, rather than something I'm always playing. I dunno. I think I'm going to regret not giving it a 5, but it's not perfect end to end. I may never give out any 5s and come back and regret (already do once), but fine for now saying this is a stellar, relistenable album. Send me Sgt Peppers pls so I can give a 5.

Un des albums les plus marquant et inspirant pour moi au début de ce siècle avec Aha Shake heartbrake de Kings of Leon, alors qu'on ne s'était pas encore remis de la décennie complètement incroyable qui venait de passer.

Well, I have completely missed the Strokes in the early 2000s, too soft sounding maybe...Finally I got to listen to the song Reptilia (on the following album) which made me discover this band with a very unique sound and interesting guitar interplay. Is This It, has 2-3 good songs, no more...

Not bad. Goo dintentions, A bit tiring in the end

Album vraiment sympa à écouter dont le tube Last nite est un petit régal pour les oreilles mais pas qu’hier soir ;-)

Yeah!!!!!

I liked it however i would not really listen to it again

Well, this is something I really like. Good tempo, good rhythm. Nice variation in songs.

Raised on alternative rock, I completely snubbed The Strokes when they came to fame. To me, everything had already been done in the genre, and the essential quality of this band was that they played a part in ending the Britpop movement. And yet, I was never objectively indifferent to The Stroke’s sound, so this is exactly the kind of album that this project allows me to revisit with a fresh perspective. Well, I think I preferred their next album, especially the excellent « The End Has No End ». While some moments are exciting, « Is This It » as a whole feels more flat to me, lacking the intensity I was hoping for. Their sound, though, really stands out and really makes me want to like them. But throughout the album, I keep waiting for something to click, and it rarely does. All in all, I feel more disappointed than really negative.

Way more fun than expected

What a bop

What a throwback. Great album. Not much more to say!

I have weirdly conflicted feelings about ‘Is This It’, even though I ultimately think it’s quite good. Its status as this all-time great, unimpeachable album though, is something I find slightly bemusing. First of all, I think this album made more sense at the time than it does now. In an era where everything was all about Travis and people moping around in beige T-shirts and combat trousers, a “cool” band who dressed like they’d made an effort and played snappy, CBGB-style post-punk would’ve seemed like a force for good, and one that helped lead the way to more exciting things like electroclash. Nowadays though, after living through decades of bands citing The Strokes and their brand of post-punk as major influences, it’s hard to view ‘Is This It’ in quite the same way. The album is basically ‘Some Weird Sin’ by Iggy Pop, covered by Television, over and over again for 37 minutes. The Strokes do a good job of this; it’s a collection of snappy, well-written indie pop songs. At the same time, all the excitement or beauty of the bands they’re influenced by is missing here. The songs are good enough to keep The Strokes from coming across as just a cooler Greta Van Fleet, but in some ways, that’s exactly what they are. Is This It sounds purposely nostalgic on first listen. You can almost hear the Polaroid flash in things like “Someday,” a song that sounds almost built to be played during a montage of 16-year-olds enjoying some memorable summer. This nostalgic element also helps create the idea that there’s more going on here or some deeper meaning, but I’m not sure there actually is. The best songs like “The Modern Age” and “Hard to Explain,” follow the formula perfectly and do all the right tricks to make you “feel” something, but I’m unconvinced there’s much actually behind that. It’s all a bit hollow. That’s not to say the album is bad — it’s not, and I like it (although I’d actively choose to erase “Last Nite” from existence). It just doesn’t quite deserve its ever-growing title as the GOAT indie album. Maybe my opinion should be taken with a grain of salt, though, since I seem to be alone in far preferring The Strokes post ‘Is This It’ period. Personally, I find The Strokes’ ill-conceived attempts at mimicking other genres far more interesting than the thing they’re actually good at. That’s why I’m especially fond of the hated, half hearted, and messy ‘Comedown Machine’. Despite it being everyone’s least favourite Strokes album, how anyone could prefer any of the perfectly competent songs on ‘Is This It’ to the mangled brilliance of ‘One Way Trigger’ is beyond me. Sure, the songs on here may be actually good, but which of them features Julian Casablancas wailing over the top of the synth line from ‘Take on Me’ in a bizarre falsetto? That’s right; none of them do. Aha ‘Comedown Machine’ is better. I win. Everyone else is wrong. (One Way Trigger has retrospectively become even funnier and more lovable to me, as a Strokes song reimagined as synth-pop with heavy musical influences from Take on Me is essentially ‘As It Was’ by Harry Styles. Well done boys. You got there first. Sort of…)

Already knew this album 5/5

Hhhm. I think this is my first time listening to the whole album, mostly I hear singles (well, THE single). It's odd, like they've deliberately chosen boring minimalism. Was that the turn of the century thing? I swear there's at least two consecutive tracks that exactly the same rhythm section. But I know they can be interesting, there are flashes of inspired playing.

A pretty good template for much of the indie rock that followed and better than a lot of it.

The album title is appropriate because I don't get the hype. This is a perfectly fine album, but definitely nothing groundbreaking. It's just a whole lot of sameness.

From fresh to classic and still blowing everyone else out the water. (Note: this is considering the UK release; the American alternate cover and track listing significantly weakens the package.)

The early 2000’s was truly the golden age of Indie Rock, and this album is absolutely no exception. I really liked listening to this record, and for some reason I’d never really paid any attention to the Strokes previously. I’ve always been a big fan of some of the indie bands from this era; Death Cab, Modest Mouse, and Franz Ferdinand to name a few. This particular album has all the same vibes that I’m used to, but this undercurrent of almost post-punk. The verging on monotonous vocals they employ at times fit the music so well. This is a record I’ll probably revisit in the future.

Julian Casablancas kinda comes off as a scumbag but i really help can’t help but love this album. It’s really fun to listen to, it feels cool and makes you want to feel cool in 2000 New York City, and it really set the tone for a lot of really good indie/alt rock for the next like… 10? years? The Strokes just now how to craft a really good rock song.

Supposed to like this, tried to like it, didn't like it. Not my type of rock. Too...light? Whiny?

One of my favourite bands of all time. Faultless.

Så jävla nice

eu amo the strokes e não n poderia botar menos que 4 estrelas nesse album maravilhoso

pela importancia 4 estrelas . Inauguraram o "Post-Millenium rock"

They were so cool man. Defined the era.

Litt sånn… kjedelig rock eller slapp punk. Helt kult, men ikke like kult som albumbildet.

Awesome the whole way through

I blame the existence of the phrase 'landfill indie' solely on this album. That said, I'd have lapped this up if I were a couple of years older. It just sounds like the 2000s - although I've never understood why the slightly annoying 'Last Nite' was the popular song in the UK, when 'Hard to Explain' is one of the best of the decade.

Nice rock music that has a fun and not too serious vibe. I've heard a lot of these songs before. The rest of the album is in the same vein as their hit songs, no real surprises. It's a nice listen and I'm sure I will listen to their music again, just maybe not the whole album at once.

2,5

This is it.

They really could never top this one.

Is This It by The Strokes is the soundtrack to a certain kind of youth—the restless, messy, effortlessly cool kind. For us noughties kids, it’s more than just an album; it’s a time machine. It takes you back to watching The Inbetweeners, discovering music through dodgy downloads, and daydreaming about a life that felt just out of reach. For me, every track feels like a burst of energy wrapped in cigarette smoke and neon lights. Someday and Last Nite still hit like anthems of reckless optimism, the kind of songs that made you want to start a band or just wander the streets at night, feeling like you were part of something bigger. The album doesn’t try too hard—it just is. Loose but tight, polished but raw, cool without caring. Maybe that’s why it still holds up. It doesn’t just remind you of being young—it makes you feel it all over again.

This album is part of my teenage identity. My friend Nayane gave me the CD when we were on foreign exchange back in 2006, and it's still one of my favorites today. "Someday" basically makes me tear up with nostalgia every time it comes on. Thanks Nayane! 6 out of 5 stars. That said, the earlier version of The Modern Age is better than the album version (they slowed it down too much).

Oh yes, the early 2000s! A time when bands were exploding onto the scene with major record label deals that included massive distribution, marketing, and endless radio play on top 10 stations. You know exactly what I’m talking about, right? That’s right, INDIE ROCK! Or at least that’s what this generation of bands was labeled as. “Is This It” by The Strokes was definitely one of those albums. Back then, even though I saw through all the hype, I still thought this album was pretty solid on its own merits. However, relistening to it now, I realize that this generation of music either didn’t age that well or maybe I’m just burned out from it because I heard so much of it 20 years ago.

Good album, but not their best in my opinion

Yep, loved it lovely.

Great album, I think the later albums have the best strokes songs, but the songs here are all pretty consistently good throughout 👍 Fav song: Last Nite (/Trying your luck)

1/5, noioso, non finito

This is indeed it - the sound of people who I don't like but wish to be, doing things which I don't approve of but wish I was getting up to. Favourite tracks: Is This It, The Modern Age, Someday, Last Nite, New York City Cops - it's all good!

Who doesn't enjoy the Strokes?

indie people annoy me but this album's class cannot be denied

This album is absolutely electric! While it has it's worse songs, it still defines an era. Other The Strokes albums are good, but none come close to Is This It's impact. Best Songs: Someday, Last Nite, Hard to Explain Worst Songs: Barely Legal

I liked it... I'm familiar with a couple of songs but haven't listened in a long time. I love their angular guitar and bouncy bass sound. Not as strong as later albums, but enjoyable.

The sound on this is really smooth and interesting

Just not really for me

Sehr gutes Album 4/5

Excellent! This was cohesive and fun to listen to. Fun instrumentals and vocal work all round. 'Last Nite' is my pick for a fave!

имба.

This is a great album that really has held up. I love the simple drum and bass work behind the expansive vocals. I thought most of the Strokes songs I knew covered like a ten-year period; instead, they all are on the same debut album.

Tightly arranged songs, could do with a little less distortion on the vocals, but all-in-all solid album.

This album was just some good straightforward alt rock with solid production. A lot of fun, had my head bobbing and my feet tapping as I drove down the freeway with this music cranked up!

i like a few strokes songs but not sure why this is on the list

cool love the shitty mic they recorded this on. bro peaking the mic every other word, really adds to the indie/garage band vibe

Good times

I was waiting for this album to be recommended to me. "Is This It?" is considered a classic by many alt-rock fans. Among them is myself, a first-time listener. I have listened to "Someday", which is a good song. This week has started well. 4 stars for "Is This It?".

8.5/10

Pretty significant part of music journey as a youth. Love the sound, unique, Julian casablanca has a distinguished voice. It was nice revisit of the album

Good shit

This album felt very short, and none of the songs really had that huge of an impact.

Honestly, I think you have to be young to be impressed with this. There’s nothing new here. Feels on par with Lenny Kravitz, in terms of authenticity. They listened to their parents’ records and tried to imitate. But this is just pop music. Anyone who says the word “punk” needs to be slapped in the mouth.

I didn't love the album. Most the songs sounded the same, and I don't love that sound. Songs I liked: Is this it, someday, last nite, hard to explain

Yesterdays album of the #aotdchallenge was “Is This It” by the Strokes. Released in 2001, this was the bands first album. This 11 song track spans a little over 30 minutes in total. It’s a fast paced alt-rock album that has a lot of hits on it. In the album they focus a lot on the rhythm as each member comes at it in their own unique way. With quick guitar riffs, harmonious bass line, and punk rock drums, the band creates a very unique and exciting sound. The lyrics, while nothing special, go along really well with the songs and act as another layer to the music rather than it’s own thing. Overall I’m going to give this album a 8.1. I really enjoyed this album and will definitely be listening to more of them soon!

It’s alright. I don’t love it, but it’s not necessarily bad music. Not interesting though.

freaky

Laaaaaast niiite, i heard this album. It was very good. I really enjoy the clean guitars mixed with Julian Casablanca’s raspy vocals. Solid all around, will listen again

I like it, not enough for a 5 but a solid 4 Will I listen to again: 95%

liked it more, iconic punky energy

Nostalgiefaktor

Super lit 🔥

Is this it?

Ik vind hem heel leuk! Alleen ik ga heeeel kritisch zijn op mn 5 sterren dus daarom 4

Background music

Not my style but total respect - raw, good writing, a mood, excellent musicians.

A couple of songs stand out, and I like that this band stood out over a lot of industry-(dying industry)-driven music from its time.

This album feels like being 22. Youth, lust, love, drugs, booze & rock n roll, it's all there. It probably has something to do with the age I was when it came out, but I feel a lot of nostalgia when I listen to it. I've always appreciated the gritty yet poppy vibe of this record and while it's not one of my favorite albums, I still listen to it a few times a year.

Fantastic album by the Strokes, several great catchy tracks here.

This is another album that I've listened to for a million times, but its a classic. It's a record i think about whenever I try to write songs because its songwriting is just so tantalizing, hooky, and creative. Its a mix of blase and energetic that I didn't know was possible but so simple when executed. I am glad a record like this exists and influences alot of acts with this record's release. Every song like The Modern Age, Someday, Barely Legal or NYCC will leave an impression on your head and last long for a long long while.

Very nice

4/5

No

Pretty good but samey - only stand outside are Someday, Last Nite (of course) and Hard To Explain

Original sound. Fun songs. I like the way they do sort of "anti-endings" on a bunch of the tracks

Fun album with iconic songs. The fact that this is their first album and is still so well known is a testament to how great their style is.

Heard it before and it’s a solid 9-10 rock album

fav looooove them.

there are probably 4 standout tracks for me, the rest unfortunately i couldn't get all that into. I'll also acknowledge im just not a fan of julian casablanca's vocals. alone together to hard to explain is a good 3 song stretch though.

One of my favorite albums of all time. I love the Strokes. Peak garage rock

Great little album!

Is this it...I certainly think so. What this list is for

Casablancas is a genius

This album was my first strokes album back in the day. My partner said love to her sounded like this album.

I listened to this for the first time prior to even starting this project. It's really nostalgic to me, because it was recommended to me by one of my favourite painters. However, later on, around 3 months after that conversation, he got exposed on the internet for faking being russian and being extremely xenophobic towards ukrainian and polish people (me!). So i have some weird feelings attached to this. But it's a pretty solid indie-sounding record. Not my usual stuff, though. Favourite track is Soma.

I kind of liked this. Some of it reminds me of another group. A fun album.

This record defined the rock scene in the early 00’s.

Für mich ein durchschnittliches Album ohne herausragende Höhepunkte.

2.45

Несмотря на голую жопу , музыка нормальная ! Приятно ложится на ухо 4/5 конграджюлейшен

Last Nite

A bit boring, sounds a bit like English bands as Kooks or Artic Monkeys, only the tunes are quite forgettable.

One of my all time favourites

It was pretty good. I wasn't tempted to turn it off at any stage, so it passed the "fuck me, this is shit" test. I didn't re-listen to any of the tracks or the whole album so it failed the "that was great\good and I'd like to hear it again" test.

There are at least two of the best songs of the 21st century on this album (“Last nite”, “Someday”) and plenty of honourable mentions (“Hard to explain”, “Trying your luck”). I’m not going to check the chronology – I don’t want the spoilers: I have “Meet me in the toilets” on my bookshelf, waiting to be read – but I have to imagine that this record influenced, in some way, everything I listened to growing up – whether because it wanted to be it, or wanted to be its opposite. And that’s not hyperbole. I remember seeing the grainy video to “Last nite” on GMTV, the becouched co-hosts portentously asking “is this the future of music?” and laughing at the front cover (funny that America was spared the joke) and feeling excited. And I remember being 11 or 12, walking down a rainy street in Retford after school, evening drawing in, hearing a school band trying out a cover (how straightforward songs like “Last Nite” were for kids to play being an overlooked but crucial factor in The Strokes’ then seemingly infinite scalability). I remember hearing that band bringing that song fully to life in their own way and thinking I could probably do that too. So I did.

I was jamming to this today, remembering how great it is, when "Someday" came on. For a moment, I actually forgot that "Someday" and "Last Nite" are on this album. They were the hits that made me fall in love with The Strokes in college and they're still fantastic. But this album is stacked with so many good songs that it would be great even without them. I've always loved "When It Started." And "Take It or Leave It" is a great high-energy closer. Julian Casablancas really wails on that last track. The Strokes have a style that draws on multiple eras of rock. At their core, these songs feel like old-fashioned rock 'n' roll. But there's some punk spirit here along with a new wave influence. And even though there are plenty of hard-rocking moments, the band has restraint. They feel like they're totally in control, upping the emotion when the songs need it and falling back into a cool, 'yeah, whatever, no big deal' posture a moment later. I've heard this album dozens of times before but I actually probably don't listen to it enough. Just fantastic.

What. A. Debut. So many modern classics on this one, the title track "Is This It", "Barely Legal", "Someday", "Last Nite", "Hard To Explain" are all show stoppers; all perfectly connected little rock tunes. When I think of The Strokes, I think of authenticity, and this album is so authentic. So much of modern rock music is about looking cool, sounding interesting, and and pretending and posturing, and I never got that with this band. I get genuine coolness and that natural human attraction that comes with it. I don't want to just listen to this band, I don't want to just see them in concert, I don't want to just get backstage passes, I don't want to just meet them or be friends with them, I want to be in the band. What a joy to listen to through studio monitors; I feel like these songs are ubiquitously on every driving/road trip playlist, every party playlist, every "clean the house" playlist, and I never get a chance to listen through in a great environment, and boy am I enjoying it now. The bass on the title song is coming through in ways I haven't heard in years and years. I can't believe this came out in 2001... really? I see that year written on my screen and I feel obligated to look it up because that doesn't feel right. This is 24 years old? Wow! I saw The Strokes for the first time at Governor's Ball in NYC in 2014 (stacked lineup- Outkast, Phoenix, The 1975, Jack White, Spoon, Vampire Weekend, Interpol), and I remember something clicking with me. I had loved The Strokes before then, like a true A+ band for me, but seeing them live I looked around at the crowd and everyone around us and thought "damn, this band is such a perfect combination of different types of enjoyment. The riffs are exciting and surprisingly technical for all the guitar nerds to enjoy, you can dance to all these songs so all the dance people get to bop around, and Julian is the ultimate cool guy, so all the "I'm too cool for this place" dudes in the back get to enjoy it as well. Or at least they get to enjoy it while pretending they don't." It's a funny little blend of different fan archetypes to witness live. Two of these songs are true seminal pieces of art for the development of my music taste. "Last Nite" is a song that spends a lot of time around the top of my "favorite songs of all time" list. When those first few down-plucked notes are played, my eyes light up, my mood is lifted from wherever it was. It's a pretty straightforward tune and the lyrical story of a problematic relationship only gets a little funny (spaceships and grandparents) but those lyrics have stuck in my head forever. "Hard To Explain" is the other one that has always had a strong grip on me. It's melancholic and vague, and rock and rock yet also a little electronic. I love how around the 1 minute mark, when the verse gets a repeat and all of the instruments bloom into a fully realized arrangement, Julian pulls the rug from underneath us and changes the vocal melody only a few notes in. It's a little abnormal, usually when you get the "full" version of a track after a teased intro, you expect the full melody as well. But just a slight change from him makes me really ponder and inspect this song more. I always thought this one was perhaps autobiographical, but maybe with some stripped away lyrics to obscure the notion a little. I see him as someone who would do that; would show a bit of himself in his songs but also feel an uncomfortable need to not share too much. It's a strong 5/5 for me. Modern classic, a staple in modern music. I don't know if I've ever met someone who didn't like The Strokes. Wait, this is the album cover? This whole time I thought the alternative cover was the actual one. I can't believe that!

Fine album with a bunch of nice songs, but not something that really leaves a lasting impact on me. All the songs are pretty simple and catchy and I really like the way they muffled and ''lo-fi'd'' the singing here. The Strokes aren't really a bad I would think of often if not for their impact on the music world. Other artists have since made garage rock revival albums that I'd rather like to listen to. The runtime is also pretty short and it doesn't have the best and coolest Strokes song on this album.

The Strokes are cool. They give me Black Keys, Kings of Leon vibes, but I think they came out before both those bands, so - that's awesome.

Really competent rock in a time when rock was on the decline. This album is full of tracks that are more fun to perform than to listen to.

ugh

Plenty of catchy riffs and a chunky rhythm section. I liked Soma with its guitar harmonies and buzzing bass. Barely Legal as well. Someday is the first recognizable single, but I think I'm enjoying the album cuts more. Last Nite is still a hit though. Hard to Explain is another good one, quick riffing and a strong chorus. Tracks are direct and to the point and the whole album is only 35 minutes, refreshing for a modern record. Not life changing songs, but I dig the sound. A pleasant surprise.

This is still as good as I remember - truly 2000s classic rock. Hard to even pick a favorite song, but I think it's Someday. The whole album is such a mood booster. I didn't know New York City Cops was swapped out for When It Started in the wake of September 11th, so I listened to that as well for the first time. I do think When It Started is slightly better.

One of the sneakily most important albums of my life 5/5

I hadn't listened to this whole album before but have added it to my playlist (on the better late, then never basis)!

Takes me back to high school...definitely got this immediately upon release, though I think the album artwork changed from original release

Overall solid. Not a giant fan and nothing really jumps out at me. Good solid old-style true analog sounding rock which I appreciate. Just nothing crazy good from my perspective. Didn't need to skip or anything and enjoyed it - just not a huge game-changer for me. Favorite: nothing really stood out Listen End to End Without Skips Rating: 7 - nothing I disliked honestly - just nothing that I truly loved

Despite the name of the band, I did not feel like I was have a stroke while listening to this album. It was actually the opposite, quite a great listen. “Last Night” is the standout, but tracks like “Trying Your Luck” and “Hard to Explain” could easily stand on their own. The intro to “Alone Together” sounded like the into to a Duluth Trading Company commercial. Previously Heard: “Last Night” Favorite Song: “Hard to Explain” Sleeper: “New York City Cops” Least Favorite: “Alone Together”

Overall enjoyed it, there were a couple songs that I would probably skip during a re-listen and a couple that sounded a bit repetitive to other songs on the album but overall would definitely listen to the album again and enjoy it. A little short for 11 songs. An album that feels like your early 20’s… says the guy in his early 20s.

I never think to myself, "Let's listen to the Strokes". About sums it up, really. Three stars.

Very solid album. A favorite of my tweens/teens. Tight tracks, consistent sound yet varying grooves and rhythms. Cool LoFi sound considering it was made by a bunch of rich NYC kids. Overall solid 8/10.

Added to my to buy list!

The Strokes is always good vibes. I always dug them when they first came out. Been well over a decade or more since I've gave em a listen. Good stuff.

Now That's What I Call Fifa Music! I know I'm definitely in the minority but what's the appeal here? It's quite monotonous. It's probably on purpose but the vocals are distorted, mixed so far back and drowned out by the instruments, it makes the words unintelligible at times. There are some decent riffs scattered throughout the album and I really like that the catchy basslines are so high in the mix and you don't have to go looking for it. The problem I have is the absolutely relentless strummy guitar which is a problem for indie music in general (yes I called indie a genre, you know what I mean). The game you can play is "when will the relentless strummy guitar change key"? Count along. The first 8 will always be the same, but when in the next 24 strums will it change? Could be the next 8 or maybe they'll keep it the same until there's 8 left and they decide to change the key and the last 4 notes are a bit different. Part of me wants to give this a three because I know this is a well loved album. But I'm also that miserable contrarian who enjoys disliking things that others love. I wish the cool riffs were the central parts of the songs. The two best songs are the two most popular 'Someday' and 'Last Nite'. I don't know if that's because they're familiar or they are simply the best written tracks. There's not enough variance going on here and by the end of the album I was just wanting it to end. It's a two.

Easy 5/5. A classic. Every song is a banger.

Great Album, nice background pop

Great album with a couple very notable hits. Fun listen with great drive and flows well.

The album title prompts the question. And the answer is just a simple: yes. This really is it. Because sometimes in life you just need a dose of simple garage rock. Nothing more. A great album to answer the question.

If you had to pick one album to show someone in 30 years what early 2000s alternative sounded like, this actually might be it.

4.25 Just a great rock album. Love how raw yet how polished this sounds…if that makes any sense. 🤔 Have come back to this several times as well. Great album!

There’s just something about this album that hits me in all the right ways. It’s been in my rotation of “I have no clue what I want to listen to so I’ll go with something I know I love” albums for some time now. Love it. 4.5/5

En fullt godkänd platta.

good

So I know a lot of of people love this album and call it an album that saved rock and roll and I have to say, I completely agree bc this is the best album of all time. Imo guys imo

YASSSSSSS i love the strokes this must be an old album cover cause i have never seen this picture but COOL !!

I’m so conflicted. To me, this album is both great and unremarkable all at the same time. I like it enough that I own a physical copy. I enjoy it when I’m listening to it, and it’s got a great vibe to it - but I never reach for it to listen to. Everything I like about it, I like something else in my collection better. Firmly in the 3 star category for me.

It was fun, but i think i listened to too many arctic monkeys for this to be interesting for me 🥲

I like the strokes! Good album

I missed most music of the '00's when it happened but it was a thinner decade than I realised if this is one of it's stand out albums. There's some nice tuneage & at times I was feeling it'll improve on another listen but I really cba. I did find the vocals irritatingly weak & I'm astonished that a group with the resources & influence these guys had could settle for such poor production quality. After hovering between a 2 & 3 the latter has landed me on a 2

Garage grunge that feels more synchronized than most within the genre. Beautiful album. While someday and last nite are the songs I grew up on moreso- I actually liked Trying Your Luck the most on the album.

Boring and simple. The hits were okay, but I wouldn't relisten.

It's pretty decent. It's the type of music you would hear in Sunset Overdrive, nothing crazy though. Top 3 Favorites: Someday, Hard To Explain, and Is This It 3.25-3.50/5

Amazing, one of the best alt indie records ever.

Resonated with me

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Not something I would usually listen to, but I liked the album for it's simple licks, nice chord progressions and lyrics with modern themes. It's not perfect by any means, but it resonates. Would give it 3.5 if I could.

Love this album. Forgot how great someday and last nite were so It was good to hear those again. Opener and closing few songs don’t leave much of an impression on me however.

Never heard this before. I like this. I definitely get some modernized Velvet Underground vibes from it.

No, it isn’t.

Quick, dirty, fun. Though it was all a bit sameysame, it was a good sound to hear over and over, especially since the entire album was less than 40 minutes long.

I've heard so many good things about this album that my that expectations were really high. So, after listening to it I felt a bit disappointed because it wasn't the perfect experience I was waiting for. Nontheless, it is still a really good album with catchy riffs and choruses. *Edit: 4 to 5 stars. This album just boost my mood so much. One of the most charming albums I've ever heard.

So, we all know who Miles Davis is, and we all know he’s one of the best musicians out there, but that doesn’t mean we’re all familiar with his music. Unfortunately, I’m one of those people. I’ve played random albums from him here and there, but always as background music, so none of it really absorbed. When it comes to “Kind of Blue,” the music is more on the relaxed side, and it definitely seems influenced by a few different genres. What really caught my attention was all the big names of musicians he had with him. This album is definitely a classic piece of work simply based on all the top shelf musicians he had on this recording.

This was good, but not as good as I remember it being.

I admittedly didn’t give this a very close listen, because I just listened to it a couple of months ago for the first time and didn’t like it, and I liked it even less this time. Way too same same for me. Doesn’t go anywhere as my dad says.

Out the gate with a sound that is their own. A little limited, but works well within that. That solo still sounds fresh coming in on last nite. New york city cops ain't so smart, I have plenty of first and second hand anecdotal evidence of that myself, but the pussies took off their most evergreenly relevant song.

Possibly my favourite album of all time and one I can absolutely no longer objectively judge. It laid the groundwork for the 2000s garage rock revolution, probably my favourite genre of music. Casablancas' voice suits the lo-fi aesthetic like a glove on an arse, and the guitars sing simple catchy riffs throughout. The best time to play the album is approaching the end of a train journey, to build your confidence as you step out to a new place. Feel the vibes, feel the cool. 01/01/25

going into this i kinda thought this would be the first 10/10 album, some songs are 11/10 theres just 1-2 misses for me. absolutely love Casablanca's talking/mumbling singing

It was decent. Would listen again.

One of my favorite albums ever

Vampy shit all sounds the same, hate it don't know why people like it

2001. New York. Indie rock, garage rock revival, post-punk revival, new wave

This one is characterized by monotony. I got bored listening to it

Love the strokes, amazing debut.

I don't have a huge vinyl collection, but I do own this album on vinyl, so it's automatically a 5. It's been a while since I've listened to this album in its entirety, but I still love it as much as I did when I first heard it. This is a perfect album for me - I love how fun, cool, and comfortable it is, like a well-worn leather jacket. Although my favourite album from The Strokes is actually "Room on Fire", this one is a veryyyyy close second. Favourite tracks: Hard to Explain (basically a perfect track), Someday, Last Nite

The garage band from New York exceeded my low expectations. Some catchy tunes, and overall their album gets three stars.

Nostalgia intensifies! When The Strokes were all over the MTV2 Rock Countdown, I was 'meh' about them, but now I just like them for being on the MTV2 Rock Countdown. They have a pretty distinctive sound, which means that all the songs sound the same (aka like 'Reptilia'), but again... it's very nostalgic. And all songs are under 4 minutes, which I like. Highlights: 'Is This It', 'Hard to Explain'

I always thought The Strokes were a 90's band. That non-sequitur aside, this album sounded pretty good to me.

I can't give it a proper objective raining because it reminds me of fun times back in college, but I think it was a great album.

Seems old by today's music

formative

Huh. This is a solid one that I feel like I'll grow into. This is especially weird since I don't particularly love it, but I've been playing it on repeat all day cause it's good background noise. It's in that type of Phoneboy, Good Kid kinda style that I like. I'll give it a 3 for now. No complaints.

Strokes Nunca vai ser 100% algo que me agrada, o instrumental é bom mas aquele efeito na voz não dá para mim. Músicas catchy e fun, este album acaba quase por ser um greatest hits com a consistência das musicas. Fav: is this it, last night, barely legal, hard to explain 85/100

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teen movie music it's fun, it's enjoyable to listen to. makes me feel like im in a movie and im sitting in the car staring out the window, thinking about how different my life is about to be once we reach our destination. don't think it's my taste in music but it ain't bad. fave track: Alone, Together

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Fucking awful album, Fucking awful band, fucking awful music scene. 2000s indie rock is the worst. please let this shit die.

Wasn't too bad and I enjoyed listening to some songs (also would listen to some again). But a lot of them sounded quite similar in my ears and it was a bit too stressful in some stretches. But good guitar play

The strokes are just cool

I liked this album! This is the first time I’m listening to most of these songs, but I can imagine these ones wouldn’t stay in high rotation for long, so not sure I’d be adding them to my playlist but I definitely appreciate this album for what it is!

I was 8 or so years late to this album. The first Strokes song I heard was, oddly enough, Razorblade from their third album. It’s still one of run favorite songs of theirs, and I think it’s really underrated. I was pretty obsessed with it and wanted to dive deeper into the Strokes, and learned that Is This It was considered their best. So I bought it on iTunes to see what the fuss was about. I was hooked for life. Immediately, the opening title track lets you know that it’s going to sound familiar and unlike anything else at the same time. It’s a homage to much to the best of rock and roll, especially New York City rock (the Velvet Underground and Television are immediately recognizable influences). It also is a powerful reflection of youth and the exciting and terrible transition into adulthood. Is this it? What a powerful question that is made all the more emotional by one of most killer baselines ever in a rock song. Transitioning directly into The Modern Age was a brilliant decision in album sequence. Soma and Barely Legal dial up the debauchery, and Someday delivers a hit. What a first half. Last Nite kicks in the second half with another hit. The albums climax and creative peak is arguably Hard To Explain, which still may be the Strokes best song. Take It Or Leave It is a fitting powerful closer. It’s deserving of the hype and its status as one of the best albums of the century so far.

This is a firm favourite. I remember the fuss at the time. They had the talent to back it up though. And looked effortlessly cool in skinny jeans. They write a great pop tune. This sounds as good today as it did then. Classic

Quintessential album of the new millennium

Klassiker! Dette albumet fødte liksom en helt egen sound som mange har prøvd å gjenskape, men som bare Strokes klarer å få til mange år etterpå. Digger stemningen som dette albumet har, med en litt rå produksjon, diskante gitarer og litt matte trommer. Får sikkert hets for dette, men må trekke fra litt for at albumet er biiittelitt strukturmessig uinteressant.

Sykt at det går ann å være så uanstrengt kul som the strokes er her. Hver eneste sang er indierock-perfeksjon. Beste låt: Trying Your Luck, nei vent, Someday, nei vent, New York City Cops...

The Strokes kannte ich vorher aus dem radio und vom namen her. mir gefällt das album nach mehrmaligem hören immer mehr. typischer sound mit hohem erkennungswert, ein wenig ähnlich wie The White Striprs? auf jeden fall eine entdeckung!

Post-Punk vom feinsten!

Anorektisk röv på omslaget. Känns 2001. Annars är det helt okej. Bra lyssning som uppskattades.

Bra skit. Kommer jag lyssna mer på. Har ju känt till bandet men aldrig lyssnat ordentligt. Bättre sent än aldrig.

Inte min genre och har svårt för när sången är distad och mixad så långt bak, blir lite för mycket fritidsgårdskänsla för min smak, vilket jag tycker gäller även musikaliskt i övrigt (t ex trummorna). Bortsett från detta så är det helt okej och finns några bra låtar.

Modern punk roxk

Full of bangers, and some of catchiest songs you'll ever hear.

Innovative and excellent

Nice surprise and fun listen. Not sure of the significance, but enjoyable

Best artist I had heard of but never got around to listening to (so far!)

Last night, Hard to explain and someday are songs that remind me of my going our days, such belters!! This is a really good indie album. Effortlessly cool and completly fresh and unique sounding. 5/5 easily!! Favourite song: So many of these tracks are 5/5. If I had to pick 2 favourites I would pick Soma and Last night. Least favourite: Everything is perfect Album artwork: Nice!!!!

Awesome

It’s fine. It didn’t age as well as I’d think. The stokes always sort of fell a bit flat for me. Not much has changed. 2.5 for the bops.

It's just ok

Crap

“Is This It” me surpreendeu de forma extremamente positiva. Desde a primeira música, senti como se estivesse reencontrando um velho amigo. A cada faixa, minha impressão inicial de que o álbum merecia uma nota alta só se confirmava. Cada canção é uma prova de que este álbum merece uma nota 5.

Bouncy songs, good hooks and a clean happy song. Kinda punk, kinda pop. This was a fun ride.

Catchy if not inventive 00s indie.

I always liked ‘Trying Your Luck’ back when I was a lonely callow inchoate loser. Now I’m pudgy and bloated but so is Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas. My roommates’ band used to cover Someday and Hard To Explain. This isn’t even my favorite Strokes album but it’s one where every song is like oh shit yeah I love this one.

I kinda feel like this album took a bit to get started, but once it did, whewww! Some 5/5 tracks, but not all - therefore, 4 stars.

its decent, bit samey.

this album is amazing. when i think of real and raw indie music from the 2000s i immediately think of these guys. these guys aren't trying to blow your socks away with a brand new sound or nothing. ryan schieber is truthful when he says they're just a rock band, and despite their more ordinary sound, taking the time to listen to each track will make you feel bittersweet emotions and will make you just want to forget everything that's around you and get lost in the music. this is pure y2k sound that isn't hyperelectronic drum and bass. this is pure "sitting on the couch, channel flipping between MTV and VH1, and looking at the sunset".

Don't know much about the Strokes but this has to be their best.

Still sounds great and still on regular rotation.

Uk version is better but I get why New York City cops isn’t on the us one, even if it’s the best track. I actually haven’t heard this album in ages but the songs are really great

Liking Is This It is like saying you enjoy breathing. It’s a cold take that no one cares about. I really like Is This It

Love this album, one of my all time favorites. No skips. Fun guitar riffs, great vocals

Exzellentes Groove Album, mit guter Musik aus dem Anfang der 2000er. Gute Beats und eine Mischung aus Wave Rock und Grunge. Mein Hit ist „Trying your Luck“. Gut ist auch „Last Nite“ und mysteriös das am 11.9.2001 auf Venyl erschienene „New York Cops“. Wiederhören „is This It?“ 😊

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Such a phenomenal collection of songs, constantly attention catching even in the lethargic laments, there is enough movement and hook to keep you engaged. Simply incredible songcraft.

Algunes cançons estan molt bé. Molt rock dels 80-90. Pero moure el cap i el cos, però lletres ahí ahí

7.95

the epitome of high school me

Liked a few songs.

Standard of indie rock.

One of the best albums ever made

Honestly, this record doesn't do a lot for me. It's fairly easy listening, and a few tracks are recognisable/fun to dance to in a pub/normie wedding setting. This kind of rock doesn't necessarily sit within my tastes, but it makes for good background music.

I remember when this came out and people were talking it up. I didn't get it then and I still don't. There's certainly nothing wrong with it, but the whole faux retro thing just makes me want to listen the originals instead. I suppose it's a fine inclusion on the list if only because it presaged a host of other, even worse imitators, who I suppose you could categorize as a "sound" in itself.

Siglo XXI??. Correcto

Suspect #1 in the awful direction rock took in the aughts

Album art: 5 Iconic

Just as good as the first time I heard it. I can listen to the whole thing through and be happy with every song.

i’ve never listened to a full strokes album until now. i don’t think i was missing much. i liked the title track though fav songs: is this it

Amazing. Love the album. It gets you right there, and keeps you there for the whole ride. Standouts: Is This It, The Modern Age, Someday, Last Nite, Hard To Explain, Trying Your Luck, Take It Or Leave It.

Ya lo había escuchado antes. Tiene 3.5/5 en RYM. No soy fan de The Strokes para ser sincera. Lo redondeo a 4.

Klassiker fylt med bangers og bra indie låter 4/5

I actually got a pit in my stomach. The cover gave me Killers energy and I felt sick. I was relieved to remember that this is the Strokes and I have enjoyed a few of their songs. I am haunted by the spectre of the Killers. I have “hid” their songs on Spotify and the “DJ” feature still tries to play them. Anyway. This has to better than that. Low bar. Man, that bass is audible. Pretty good song. Simple melody and the bass is super cool. Ehhh. Noooo. Not. Not good. That’s not a double negative. I’m just trying to convey conversational rhythm. Very hard as a poor writer on an iPhone keyboard. I knew I hated the modern age. When the vocals elevate themselves out of that signature, fuzzy, murmuring croak, it’s pretty exhilarating. Reminiscent of the Doors somehow? Soma is a great example of this. One of the worst phrases to ever hit the lexicon, “Barely Legal,” is not a terrible song. Bah. A lame section near the end kind of tears it apart. Didn’t love this. This one is better. When they go the melodic route with more vocal variation, it works for me. Although. The riff here is getting a little tropical. It has an eye towards the beach. Come back to me. The moaning. Man. This wicked riff to start Alone, together is excellent, and then the momentum is halted by the croaking. Middling. Oh this is a popular one. Full on beach riffs now. Practicing Santeria. Although. Damn. It is infectious. It’s nice to have some drive in the vocals and any song that drags that out, is fine by me. Hmmm. From the super cool electronic beginning enters a Coldplay riff. Jesus this one sucks. Undulating verses. Feels like motion sickness. Drivel. New York City Cops??? What the sweet hell is this chorus? Terrible. A funny start AGAIN ruined. Starting to get upset at this. I mean I don’t have any investment in the intelligence of the NYPD, but I do have an investment in choruses that don’t suck big time. Please save this. I don’t know if “Trying your Luck” saved anything, but it was fine. Reminded me of the hit game show “press your luck” and the 2003 remake “Whammy,” which was fun because people got confetti and stuff dumped on their heads while losing devastating amounts of money. Why do they say North America doesn’t have culture? Well this really is the question isn’t it. Take it? Or leave it. Eh. Much of this album feels very familiar. I assume that means this album HAS made a big impact on music and therefore requires listening just due to its influence. With that being said, it’s one of those painful mixed bags for me. There’s little to despise for the most part, and sadly, there was also very little to love. The second “side” really wore out its welcome too as I became less tolerant of the same sounding vocals and riffs. All of this leaves me with a mediocre review of a somewhat mediocre album. I think I’ll leave it, thank you. 2-2.5 HIGHLIGHTS: Is This It, Soma, Last Nite

Was this it? I suppose it's not as bad as all that, but I can't put aside the 'torn skinny jeans' vibe that this gives off. Feels like an act, a fake, put on to make sales. Probably that's very unfair, but I can't feel any emotion in the music.

really catchy album that highlights the masterful use of vocal filters and straightforward guitar work from the Strokes. Big fan.

That was cool. I must admit, better than I was expecting.

Good album

Wow. This gotta be one of the greatest albums ever. I literally am strokin it.

Muy bueno

what the freak ever honestly. i find the “lo-fi” effect of julian casablanca’s voice on most strokes tracks so irritating—it makes his vocals sound incredibly one-note, boring, trite. what is the artistic value of this choice? to me it comes across as an attempt at sounding Cool For Cool’s Sake and obfuscating the very boring reality of his melodies/vocal quality. it also makes the songs sound VERY samey—”take it or leave it” for example could have stood out (i like his shouting during the chorus) but that dumbass effect flattens out any variety. again the super compressed production does not appeal to me on a personal level. i don't like the shrill guitar, the snare/hi-hat (?), all these SHARP sounds. also i know that they are doing the compression thing because they're trying to imitate the velvet underground which i find really embarrassing cos um…this ain't the velvets. it's goofy cos the velvets and the stooges retained that effect because of the equipment they were using—they purposely emphasized it of course but their music ultimately HAD to sound like that because that was kinda their only option due to the technology available at the time. so artificially recreating it for aesthetic effect is stupid and shallow to me. the other song that stood out to me musically was “barely legal” but the lyrics suck so i can't commit to calling it a favorite… btw i did not go into this trying to be a hater!! but at the end of the day the strokes are only worth anything TO ME because of the one time nick valensi (?), in an attempt to praise “girls & boys” as a song, described blur as “a kind of homosexual band.” p.s. the one song on this album that i do actually like is “new york city cops” which got pulled after 9/11 from all subsequent pressings i think. just another thing those terrorists took from us along with comfortable airports…

This sound is so nostalgic because I looooved Someday in high school and their sound really is pretty distinct and associated with a certain period of my music taste, so it’s hard to hear this for what it is but I did try. I enjoyed the first half a lot but it did get kind of monotonous by the end because that distinctive sound took over and was all I could hear; it was like the whole album was painted over with a Strokes-colored wash. I think these songs would be great next to ones by other bands but all together they kind of blend together. *Best tracks: Someday, Last Nite, Hard to Explain*

better than the new stuff

Sigh...I wanted to like this, since they seem like such a renowned and influential band. The production is well done, with an old-timey garage rock feel. But like...I just don't care about it at all. The drums are boring, the guitars seem to do nothing but straight 16th strumming the whole time, the vocals are all passed through a narrow band filter that makes them sit behind the mix. It just doesn't excite me at all. And it doesn't sound authentic to me, it sounds like "we spent a whole bunch of money and polish to make this sound like a garage record" with no soul at all.

Someday, Last Nite, and Hard To Explain are great and I just enjoyed vibing to this. 3 stars only because it’s my first from the list and it’s hard to rate properly at this point. Trying Your Luck also great

I think I like Room On Fire more

Album 607 of 1001 The Strokes -Is This It (2001) Rating : 5 / 5 A good find for today. I know of The Strokes but don't really know them well. Great album. Enjoyable all the way through. Great melodies, guitar work and vocals. Some great indie rock. t has been described as a collection of "completely cracking songs" and I can't disagree.

Talk about nostalgia, but the sound quality is really bad. There is a definite "can" sound to the album, which does not age well. But so many of these songs were anthems in my youth, so I can't give them a low grade.

I definitely have some nostalgia for this one. Not sure it really holds up but I didn't mind revisiting it today.

Easy 4.5 stars

Fun little record.

Not bad but not very memorable.

Rating is probably influenced by nostalgia but regardless it is still a great album. Really captures a place in time.

Probably the last indie guitar album that I can hum every note and sing every line to. I played this a lot at the time it came out. But it always felt like something is missing here. I couldn't say what, but maybe it just all feels a bit too knowing, a little too calculated. Perhaps there is a lack of soul. Maybe it's the lyrics: they sort of mean everything and nothing at the same time - New York City Cops for a start. What does it all mean? Does it mean anything at all? Or does it just sound good with that Indie Post-Punk riffing behind it? Who knows?

Effortlessly cool. Almost too easy. It felt fresh at the time, but now sounds rather stale following a set formula. The Strokes as a concept band were fun. But they put genuine FUCK YOU indie back by about a decade.

Awesome..

"Is This It" by The Strokes is a solid album. Critics will correctly point out that it brought back guitar-based alt-rock to the early aughts scene. And it is easy to see why. There are visible traces of The Velvet Underground (Lou Reed) and even hints of The Stooges. You can also see how they influenced later acts by bands such as The Killers. However, besides its position as a fundamental piece of a rock puzzle, "Is This It" is just as fresh and enjoyable as it was then. The quality of 95% of the songs in the album is great. To me, this album is still a gem! 9/10

I truly wanted to hate 'Is This It' when it came out. Living in London then, the hype surrounding The Strokes was insufferable—every magazine, radio station, and conversation seemed to be about them. But the moment I actually listened, it didn’t take long for me to come to my senses. You could argue this was style over substance, but that would be an incredible disservice to the excellent musicianship at play and the band’s uncanny ability to craft irresistible hooks. Heralding the beginning of guitar music's last major moment in the spotlight, 'Is This It' is the perfect encapsulation of early 2000s swagger, pairing raw energy with a retro aesthetic that felt thrillingly fresh at the time. Julian Casablancas’ charismatic, disaffected delivery redefined what it meant to be a frontman for the decade that followed. His angsty yet witty vocals are the driving force of this album. Meanwhile, the interplay between Albert Hammond Jr.’s melodic leads and Nick Valensi’s textured riffs gave the band their signature sound: layered yet minimalistic, a delightful balance that would define their career. Fabrizio Moretti’s crisp and controlled drumming provides a groove that many have imitated but few have matched, while Nikolai Fraiture’s understated basslines anchor the rhythm section and tie everything together seamlessly. The Strokes took the sounds of their idols—Television, The Velvet Underground, The Ramones—and spun them into something that nodded to its influences while remaining authentic. While their songwriting arguably improved on the subsequent two albums, they could never replicate the surprise factor and hysteria this debut created. 'Is This It' may not be the most complex or boundary-pushing record ever made, but its cultural impact, timeless energy and unmatched cool cement its place as a modern classic. Did/Do I own this release? On CD. Does this release belong on the list? Yes. Would this release make my personal list? Strong shout. I still have a soft spot for "Reptilia" and "Heart In A Cage" on later releases. Will I be listening to it again? for sure, it is a reminder of a simpler time.

3.5/5

I’m just going to copy and paste my review of Television’s Marquee Moon below because it relates to The Strokes (and not because I think the Strokes sound like Television - they don’t. To be honest, they sound a lot more like Guided By Voices, but you all hated Alien Lanes, so that comparison will fall on deaf ears): “Back in early 2002, during the height of Strokes-mania in New York City, I was shopping for records in Greenwich Village after seeing a show at the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre on a Saturday night. The shop I was in - I forget the name now, sorry - was in the basement of a three story walk up and was packed to the gills with records. On the counter by the register, the shop owner had a record on display - Television’s Marquee Moon - with a Post-It note affixed to it with these exact words scrawled on it: “Fuck The Strokes - This is the *real* sound of New York City” …and that was all it took to sell me on Marquee Moon. Thank god for the curmudgeonly record store owners of the world.”

What a fuzzed out modern yet classic rock sound. Someday is a great track. Last Night is another bop.

This has some classic songs and the deep cuts are great as well.

Nice

WTF is this? Why the truly horrible sound quality? Why the distorted vocals? Life's too short to care about any of this. It is also too short to listen to this for more than a few minutes.

This album certainly sounds like my childhood in the early 2000's. Unfortunately, whatever points it would gain from nostalgia are negated by how overplayed some of these songs have been in the ensuing two decades. The music itself is fine (and the guitar work is great in a lot of places!), but overall I am just slightly above apathetic about this album. Favorite track: "Alone, Together" (mostly because of the aforementioned guitar)

I don't know why garage rock came back when I was in high school but Is This It was a mainstay in my CD player. Haven't thought about this record in some time, thanks 1001 Albums!

Easy 5, classic, cant be beat, wikipedia says they wanted to sound like the doors, never heard that, but i see that for sure.

Nothing The Strokes did was new or different. But it still sounded amazing. Full of vigour and just cool as fuck, quite frankly. It was released 23 years ago. Which happened to coincide with when I met my wife and we used to go out and dance. Last Nite was always feature of the soundtrack. Christ we're old. But this is a track-to-track killer album that sounds as timeless and as fresh as it did then.

Almost a full album of singles

Quite enjoyable

The songs are all pretty good with a few standouts like someday last nite this is it and barely legal but his voice and the filter is a little grating and the songs are very similar

Kind of missed these at the time, I remember the hype but never got round to listening for myself. Glad I have now, excellent debut album with some proper earworm tracks! Just downloaded their follow up album so I’ll give that a spin later.

One of the indispensable rock albums. If you were to remove this record from history of popular music than nothing that came after it would have been the same.

Familiar songs. Soft pink vibe

Good rock album for the most part. The songs sound a bit the same as I got further into the album. Hard driving drums, guitar and feedback vocals. Nothing really hit home as a masterpiece or outstanding track on the album. On the whole, it's fine, but just not my cup of tea I guess. 2/5 Highlight songs: Soma Someday

Generic forgettable brit-rock.

Fun listen. I have a few singles, never listened to a complete album. Enjoyable.

4☆/5 11.12.2024

Weak vocals. Nothing special about the musicianship. Overall, just average.

Take it, I don’t wanna sing anymore.

I remember this being the great white hope of the record industry, and I also remember finding it pretty disappointing, as much as I wanted to like it. But listening to it now, I finally get it. Despite their middle-class upbringings, there's something very relatable and humble and just plain sad about the record; it's as much Pavement as it is The Velvet Underground.

Feeling 15 again. Did not expect this one to be in the list. While undeniably strong, the album's intensity makes it more of a concentrated experience than a casual repeat listen.

Being a fan of The Arctic Monkeys and The Kooks, I really enjoyed this album!

Another one that I didn’t really pay attention to at the time as it felt like lots of similar bands were about then, but always enjoyed the singles. A toe tapper but a bit samey for me (can’t currently listen with earphones so maybe that would change things!)

I didn’t know this album - apart from Last Nite but really enjoyed it especially with the volume turned up.

The album that launched a thousand bands. It still sounds so good, all these years later

Always and forever five stars

Is it bonfire night again? Cos it is banger after banger Can't be many better three songs runs than Last Nite, Hard to Explain, NY City Cops.

First time listening to the album fully. Although I felt like I knew most of it from listening on the radio. Good band.

The album jogs along nicely in an indie rock kind of way. Frequent airplay of the singles from this album haven’t helped me, I find a little all a little predictable these days. Nice to hear this album in its entirety which is a first for me, but not one I’d instantly gravitate towards. If there were half marks it’ll 2.5!

Lots of bangers on here. Seminal album that helped shape the way rock looks like now. I hadn't listened to it entirely before, as I don't think I was cool enough when I was 14 unfortunately. Initially it grated a bit on me as his voice can sometimes come across a bit annoying (much like with Vampire Weekend). But after listening to it on headphones it kind of all made sense.

todo mundo que já foi indie em algum momento da vida tem esse álbum no coração. pra mim não é diferente!!!! GOAT demais, o melhor dos strokes de longe

não sei se é nostalgia, mas acho um album bem sólido. mó gostosim de ouvir! algumas eu nem consigo ouvir parado, pelo menos uma dançadinha tem que ter. vai tomar no cu eu gosto muito de hard to explain tinha esquecido.