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Generally favorable reviews- based on 476 Ratings
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Positive: 396 out of 476
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Mixed: 46 out of 476
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Negative: 34 out of 476
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ElliotMJun 3, 2006
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EddieEinarMrtnsnNDec 9, 2007
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MattKJan 9, 2007This album is great, and if your a fan of previous work of the Strokes, you will not be disappointed with this effort. The music sounds fresh!
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LinkApr 20, 2007The most authentic rock-n-roll album to be released in the last ten years. Killer solos, catchy rhythms, and beautifully crafted lyrics. The Strokes have outdone themselves. And the music is AWESOME in concert
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bobRMay 5, 2007"you only live once" is their best song yet... and it's in this album :)
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MarkKJun 5, 2007
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marcybJul 2, 2007I think that they eally tried to grow on this album. they used a lot of experimental sounds, its great. julian really showed his talent as a singer.
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JodanJun 30, 2008Awesome! Every song is amazing. The strokes kick A**!!!
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BurwellW.Jul 12, 2008While the first two albums were damn near perfect (if not the second then certainly the first with room on fire trailing close by) first impressions of earth slightly misses its mark. The first two albums were filled with nostalgia entangled within the lyrics and the melodies. This is lost. Hopefully with a new album they can get their mojo back.
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JaeJan 11, 2006
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rudymJan 11, 2006Genious masterpiece. Best band of the world keeps ruling the innovative and experimental art of song writing. Vision of division and Ask me anything are already immortal.
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tiegaNov 23, 2006rock on.
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ALEXRJan 12, 2006Fuckin A!
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JohnoJan 12, 2006
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JohnKJan 13, 2006wiked album, well worth it. only 1 song i hate ,"ask me anything"....... :@
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ElliottJan 14, 2006
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ronanlJan 15, 2006I would agree that the strokes have sacrificed some of their catchiness in terms of tunes in order to progress musically on the album. Everyone says this like its an awful thing - since when have radiohead been amazingly catchy? But they still write amazing music, and that's what first impressions of earth is.
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SKJan 17, 2006the more i hear it , the more i love it. another great release from the NY guys. it s good to have them back.love it.
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BaldvinEJan 17, 2006I´m a fan of the Strokes. Not their best work, but it works.
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LorenzoGJan 18, 2006Some people think there always right, and I
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JotaPJan 19, 2006My vote is in fact a 5,5. I consider the Strokes a 3 time "one hit wonder", with one hit per album. After Las Nite and 12:51 they give us Juicebox now. It's a great song, followed by far by the rest of the songs in the album, clearly bellow avarage.
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talisJan 2, 2006i was afraid it will be crap after two great albums, but luckily i was wrong
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KrisBJan 2, 2006I'm giving it a 10 although there are 3 forgetable songs on this album. The other 11 more than make up for it. This is, without a doubt, my favorite Strokes album to date. Their sound has evolved without them changing their style. WHAT AN ALBUM!!!!
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andrewfJan 2, 2006Not bad, could do with a bit of pruning. On the Other Side is the worst song they've ever written, but other than that, it's solid. A disappointment but it could've been worse, so only the one major complaint. Just can't stand those lyrics.
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BenJJan 2, 2006The Strokes have perhaps tried to do too many things on this album, it's a tad incoherant, but it works as a collection of songs. There will be plenty of haters--but regardless its still the Strokes, meaning it's going to be one of the best of this year for me. The 8 is in comparison to the previous albums, otherwise it would be a 10 in comparison to other bands.
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AddlerSDec 2, 2006The instruments sound great! The first half of this album is very good and then it declines, but nonetheless it is a good piece of work from The Strokes and we're interested to hear what's next from them, which will be a critical release.
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M.LewisJan 23, 2006The single sounds like the theme song from The Munsters. How can anyone enjoy this?
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vjasonJan 25, 2006
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PeterPJan 26, 2006The first six songs on this album are fantastic. "You Only Live Once" is one of the best songs they have ever written. "Juicebox" is an ourstanding song, "razorblade" is great with a chorus nicked from Berry Manilow's "mandy", "On the other Side" is another favorite. but After "Vision of Division", the album trails off. the only real standout in the 2nd half is "Ize of the World".
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AlexJan 28, 2006
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Awards & Rankings
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BlenderEarth is the sound of a band coming to that inevitable realization: five patrician perfectionists who've resolved to sound sloppy, even (or especially) at the risk of fucking up. [Jan/Feb 2006, p.98]
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Turns out what the world was waiting for really was those that saved guitars finally making a record that truly reaped the rewards of their efforts. Is this it? OH GOD YES!
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First Impressions introduces some subtle new colors to the band's musical palette... but the pervasive sense of inert boredom, which has been noted as a strength in the past, is difficult to shake.