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Is This It?
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This is the debut album from New York indie-rockers The Strokes, who have been hyped by the British music press following the release of "The Modern Age" EP in early 2001. It almost goes without saying, but the group is frequently compared to the Velvet Underground, among others, thanks in part to singer-songwriter Julian Casablancas' Lou Reed-esque vocals.
| LABEL: | RCA / Rough Trade |
| RELEASE DATE: | 09 October 2001 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Alternative, Rock |
NOTES: UK version released 27 August 2001 with different cover art. [US release delayed to 9 October 2001, with "When It Started" replacing "New York City Cops."]
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The average user rating for this album is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 173 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
nas nou gave it a10:
The strokes neither started nor flaunted the hype, so why would it be their fault if they were hyped by the press? it still doesn't change that this album is solid, powerful and one of the greatest albums of the 2000's.
the game gave it a10:
The album is purely amazing. sure it may not be the "definining" or music changing album that the media puts it out to be, but its regardless an extremely good album. Don't hate over the strokes over the hype- its not like they planned it all out?
Sebastian F. gave it a10:
Pure bliss to listen to.
Daniel A gave it a4:
The fact that it's been 8 years since this album was released and so far The Strokes haven't lived up to the hype the music press created around them, proves that all of those calling this album "overrated" were right.
Ben F. gave it a10:
Teriffic. I loved it since I was nine. They bring some classic rock feel into this. One of my favorite music of all time.
jen gave it an8:
No one thinks The Strokes re-invented rock and roll. That was never the claim or the point. I find it interesting that the very people who hate having the press shove music down their throats are the very people who base their opinions of a band's music purely on their media coverage. Is This It? is filled with beautifully crafted rock and roll grooves from start to finish. Pure and simple. If I had one criticism, the lyrics leave a bit to be desired.
zach t. gave it a5:
A pretty bland album, nothing special or unique at all. It's not horrible album by any means but the scores it recieved do not represent what it really is. Beware if you are going to buy.
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