Is This It?
by The Strokes
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 732 Ratings

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  1. drongodan
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Every song is great. New York City Cops and Last Nite are my personal favourites
  2. davidpaulmesa
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    The Strokes are a band that I didn't get into until 2010, going back to Is This It was like finding out I've been missing something great my whole life.
  3. Tigor_
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    This is the best album of the 00s. The album is fun and catchy as hell, eleven perfect tracks. The strokes best record for sure.
  4. Limet
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Incredible retrosound, all the songs are complete, and all are equally good. This album is what I use as an example for the phrase "less is more".
  5. Vformusika
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    What can I say about this masterpiece? One of the best albums of the 21st century, a CLASSIC !
  6. LenReviews
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Is this it is a masterpiece, simply put this album is great. Every song on this album is perfect. My favorite has to be the song "is this it". This is a must-listen.
  7. ohsbruh
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    This album is amazing. One of the best debut albums in general. This really was one of the leaders of the early 2000s revival of rock. The overall sound of it is just so mesmerizing and Julian’s vocals are almost used as an instrument blending in with the music. The small overdrive on his voice makes his screaming and intense vocals sound less intrusive and sound amazing. one of their bestThis album is amazing. One of the best debut albums in general. This really was one of the leaders of the early 2000s revival of rock. The overall sound of it is just so mesmerizing and Julian’s vocals are almost used as an instrument blending in with the music. The small overdrive on his voice makes his screaming and intense vocals sound less intrusive and sound amazing. one of their best albums.… Expand
  8. xqcTF
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    The carelessness and full-sounding production had lead to "Is This It" being a joy to listen to. There is a stretch of three songs, "The Modern Age", "Soma", and "Barely Legal", which sound like pretty much one song, yet offer their own great ideas. This album embodies the organised messiness of The Strokes.
  9. Franco853
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    Obra maestra del rock indie el mejor album de los strokes Someday mejor cancion
  10. DBowieStan
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Is this it made a generation, every song understands how a teenage can feel, with solid rock and a great sound, influence a lot of artists in this new era, one, of the best alternative albums of all time, simply music.
  11. thegeoffhanson
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    This album adopted a new genre of garage rock music. It's perfect..This album was the reason why we have bands like the Arctic Monkeys today.
  12. RichardB
    Apr 4, 2010
    9
    I admit that so far The Strokes have yet to outdo their debut effort, so its understandable to think that they might be a flash in the pan. Still, coming up with an entire album of a masterpiece takes skill. Let's break it down track by track Great tracks: The Modern Age, Soma, Barely Legal, Last Nite, Hard to Explain, Alone Together Good Tracks: When It Started, Is This It, Take It I admit that so far The Strokes have yet to outdo their debut effort, so its understandable to think that they might be a flash in the pan. Still, coming up with an entire album of a masterpiece takes skill. Let's break it down track by track Great tracks: The Modern Age, Soma, Barely Legal, Last Nite, Hard to Explain, Alone Together Good Tracks: When It Started, Is This It, Take It or Leave It, Someday Meh Tracks: Trying Your Luck.… Expand
  13. JeremyG
    Jan 4, 2004
    9
    A band confident enough to bask in the hype lavished upon them, and ballsy enough to actually live up to ridiculous expectations. Taut, fast, catchy rock songs fill this album. Easily enjoyable, even after multiple listens.
  14. GiacomoP
    Feb 15, 2007
    9
    Very good album
  15. marcyb
    Jul 2, 2007
    9
    good stuff
  16. matthews.
    Oct 22, 2008
    9
    Almost every song is perfect. Very stripped down, and yet large in sound
  17. mistereels
    Oct 14, 2001
    9
    Rock music like old people said it used to be, a classic debut album with more hooks than an amputee convention.
  18. RyanT.
    Sep 28, 2002
    9
    When I first heard the album I was not very impressed. But once you listen for a while you'll realize this is a great simple rock record and one of the best albums of the year.
  19. Beth
    Oct 6, 2003
    9
    The Strokes are awesome! Don't let yourself be lost in the Velvet Underground-comparisons, or the long lists of "pre-1977 punk" influences...These five guys pull off a simple yet memorable style with catchy hooks, cute lyrics, and a badass New York attitude. "Is This It?" headlined the modern-rock revival, leaving the Strokes to be touted as "Saviors of Rock 'n Roll." The The Strokes are awesome! Don't let yourself be lost in the Velvet Underground-comparisons, or the long lists of "pre-1977 punk" influences...These five guys pull off a simple yet memorable style with catchy hooks, cute lyrics, and a badass New York attitude. "Is This It?" headlined the modern-rock revival, leaving the Strokes to be touted as "Saviors of Rock 'n Roll." The Strokes may not be revolutionary, and the extreme over-hype may be a turnoff, but, quite simply, this is rock music done right. … Expand
  20. davem
    Jun 6, 2003
    9
    This album gets better with each listening, unlike the ridiculously overhyped White Stripes album. The first few times you hear it may not be overly impressive but it will grow on you.
  21. Fredthefriend
    Aug 13, 2005
    9
    absolutely genius music. my god- how can you NOT see this as rock? more importantly so, how can you not at least give it credit for not being a band that sounds as homogenized as just about every other rock album out there?
  22. MC
    Dec 12, 2006
    9
    If you don't like it, I suggest you listen to it more than just once. You also shouldn't judge any album on hype. This album is the definiton of pop-edged rock. They do what they do very well.
  23. Oligami
    May 20, 2007
    9
    Bah! It's great shiny pop and you know it. And it does stick in your head. The US cover art and replacement track are better than the UK versions, so buy the former.
  24. AdCoo
    Dec 14, 2001
    9
    Album of the year? Probably. But I'd still rather listen to the Velvets
  25. edd
    Sep 25, 2005
    9
    I'll always have a soft spot for The Strokes and this album. Who can remember how all popular rock music sounded back in 2001? I'll remind you, it was shit!!! .Limp bizquit,Korn,Staind, P.O.D. nu metal was all the rage. And then you had The Strokes they were fresh and original and just what was needed at the time.Well you you dont hear limp bizqit on the radio anymore do you? I'll always have a soft spot for The Strokes and this album. Who can remember how all popular rock music sounded back in 2001? I'll remind you, it was shit!!! .Limp bizquit,Korn,Staind, P.O.D. nu metal was all the rage. And then you had The Strokes they were fresh and original and just what was needed at the time.Well you you dont hear limp bizqit on the radio anymore do you? Great album.… Expand
  26. Danilio
    Aug 22, 2006
    9
    Yeah it's straight-forward and simple. Yeah it's the most overhyped album for a long time. Yeah they sound slightly similar to The Velvet Underground and Television. But it's still a great album
  27. danielw.
    May 17, 2008
    9
    Great and easy listening, but can get a little boring. Still a very good album
  28. mhmusicnmovies
    Sep 7, 2010
    9
    The Strokes may not have been able to really follow up this wonderful debut, but thats not a terrible thing. Ensuing efforts have been nice but inferior; Is This It is where the boys could do no wrong.
  29. Vampire25
    Feb 23, 2013
    9
    The Strokes first album Is This It is like something out of the rock heavens. Just clocking in at a little over half an hour, the songs are catchy and show us what a great and talented band this is. Julian Casablanca is such a hip, cool guy. And his voice is simply amazing. All In All, Is This It is a wonderful album that needs to be heard several times. A-
  30. Ricko
    Sep 26, 2017
    9
    Classic debut album from a band that had the world in the palm of their hand for a brief moment. One of the first great albums of the 21st century and not a weak track in sight. Perhaps not enough classic tracks to warrant a 10 but a very definite 9, pushing towards a 10. The ultimate test of album is that of time and it still sounds great, even a little bit better, when you listen to itClassic debut album from a band that had the world in the palm of their hand for a brief moment. One of the first great albums of the 21st century and not a weak track in sight. Perhaps not enough classic tracks to warrant a 10 but a very definite 9, pushing towards a 10. The ultimate test of album is that of time and it still sounds great, even a little bit better, when you listen to it now. Raw, wild and vibrant. The only negative attached to "Is This It" for me is that it's a pity that The Strokes never truly followed up on their inital promise. "Hard to Explain" is still one of my favourite songs but the swagger on this album is incredible. Some of the best guitar intro's you'll come across.… Expand
  31. Pablojr921
    Feb 28, 2013
    9
    Obviously the classic Strokes album, the quality of sounds are very similar to The Velvet Underground, and has this nocturnal feeling of partying and a new band going out, thats the revival spirit of the band, and that is why everybody gone insane with this band in the early 2000's, the music was in this void and it was really something new to put on the radio, back in the days
    Sorry bad english
  32. Andremax
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    With their charming awkwardness and direct-and-straight sound, it's understandable why Strokes were called "saviors of rock". Not for technical in their instruments, but for their Rock n' roll spirit putting a smile in our faces with a simple but cool music, as a few bands in its time (we're talking about 2001) and nowadays does it.
  33. SillyClassyNerd
    Sep 29, 2014
    9
    You can't go for The Strokes expecting alternative rock, indie rock, metal or metacore, you just need to expect something, you're going to listen rock, nothing less, nothing more, Is This It? introduced us this superb band, but there was some details missing, maybe a more inuitive refrain, or some more complex lycris (not the cliché romantic lycris).
  34. Nahil
    Nov 17, 2014
    9
    For the first time in forever, I agree completely with Pitchfork. The Strokes "Is This It?" is not a god-like incredible album, and it's not the best album to ever be made. But this album is great, wonderful, fun, and occasionally powerful. It's well built and smooth. Even though every song follows the same formula, every song does offer something different. It's what albums used toFor the first time in forever, I agree completely with Pitchfork. The Strokes "Is This It?" is not a god-like incredible album, and it's not the best album to ever be made. But this album is great, wonderful, fun, and occasionally powerful. It's well built and smooth. Even though every song follows the same formula, every song does offer something different. It's what albums used to be, and as an entire experience the album is rock at its best. It's perfectly simple, and unique. I could keep going, but everyone has praised it enough. Just give it a listen, and see if you like it as much as everyone else.… Expand
  35. mellonhead
    Jan 3, 2018
    9
    More than fifteen years later, The Strokes are washed up and hardly exist. It always sucks when a bands crowning achievement comes first and they just seem to get worse and worse, but this is about what happened to them. If The Strokes had a great album, it would be this one, but this one is still no masterpiece. Most of them are worthy instant hits and genuinely great songs, but even withMore than fifteen years later, The Strokes are washed up and hardly exist. It always sucks when a bands crowning achievement comes first and they just seem to get worse and worse, but this is about what happened to them. If The Strokes had a great album, it would be this one, but this one is still no masterpiece. Most of them are worthy instant hits and genuinely great songs, but even with this album there are some slight cracks here and there already forming. Not sure why they get so many Stones references... definitely an overhyped album... Listen to this, it's worthwhile, an important album, and a stellar debut, but beware of becoming a huge fan. You might get pretty disappointed by their post Room on Fire stuff.
    GRADE: A-
    FAVORITE TRACKS: Is This It, The Modern Age, Soma, Barely Legal, Someday, Last Nite, Hard to Explain, Trying Your Luck
    LEAST FAVORITE TRACKS: When It Started    … Expand
  36. Morguein
    Mar 6, 2018
    9
    Cuando salió el album yo ni sabía tirarme pedos, pero al escucharlo ahora uno se hace a la idea de la melancolía que es escucharlo después de 17 años. Retro, fácil de digerir, no muy elaborado pero a su vez, brillante. El album que revivió ese rock que ya se daba por perdido. Por algo es el mejor album de la primera década del siglo.

    Lo mejor: The Modern Age, Barely legal, Someday, New    Cuando salió el album yo ni sabía tirarme pedos, pero al escucharlo ahora uno se hace a la idea de la melancolía que es escucharlo después de 17 años. Retro, fácil de digerir, no muy elaborado pero a su vez, brillante. El album que revivió ese rock que ya se daba por perdido. Por algo es el mejor album de la primera década del siglo.

    Lo mejor: The Modern Age, Barely legal, Someday, New york city cops, Hard to explain    … Expand
  37. darklatinbruh
    Jun 9, 2019
    9
    Fantastic debut record by the new york band The strokes. Truly fantastic.

    Minor Flawed.

    Final Rating: 8.8
  38. LogieBat
    Feb 3, 2020
    9
    “Is this it?” Brings unique rifs with light hearted tones contrasted by dark lyrics about love and heartbreak.
  39. trulyunknown
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    Classic album, great sound. One of my favorite rock albums. There are a few misses, but it's still great.
  40. fahim98
    Jun 14, 2022
    9
    Great debut. This is an album that has a lot of repeat value. One of the best of the decade. Highlights: "Hard to Explain", "Last Nite", "Soma". Couldn't have asked for a better debut.
  41. jen
    Feb 8, 2009
    8
    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 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.… Expand
  42. JackW
    Aug 28, 2003
    8
    Is This It is good for what it is: a straight up fast rock non-punk fest. The strokes don't push boundaries or really do anything innovative here, but Casblancas catchy melodies and Moretti's skillful rhythm make for a pleasing and consistent listen. I woul dbe very disappointed if the follow-up was identical thoguh, so the Strokes had better tread carefully with there very Is This It is good for what it is: a straight up fast rock non-punk fest. The strokes don't push boundaries or really do anything innovative here, but Casblancas catchy melodies and Moretti's skillful rhythm make for a pleasing and consistent listen. I woul dbe very disappointed if the follow-up was identical thoguh, so the Strokes had better tread carefully with there very simple sound.… Expand
  43. RogerE.
    Nov 2, 2001
    8
    I don't mind if VU, Television, The Cars or Stooges did this more than 25 years ago. We're in 2001 and a few bands right now sound as fresh, arrogant, mellodicaly stunning and vital like Casablancas and pals. ¿Hey! check out The Soudtrack of Our Lives and tell me Pink Floyd did this 30 years ago. ¿So what?
  44. clem666
    Feb 19, 2021
    8
    If you have a natural inclination for rock you simply can't simply hate this album. 'Is This It' is one of the major garage rock project and is surprising by its vitality, vivacity and energy.

    Some songs appear to follow an agreed-upon style and structure. In overall they all look the same in tgeir structure as they only differ from each other by the rhythm, the shoutings and the guitar    If you have a natural inclination for rock you simply can't simply hate this album. 'Is This It' is one of the major garage rock project and is surprising by its vitality, vivacity and energy.

    Some songs appear to follow an agreed-upon style and structure. In overall they all look the same in tgeir structure as they only differ from each other by the rhythm, the shoutings and the guitar riffs. Speaking of singing I found Casablancas' voice kind of boring after a few times. There is no variation in his work and he manages to only make the volume vary. It all quickly becomes monotonous and raging. Fortunately instruments are here to bring more rhythm and emotions.    … Expand
  45. frightopia
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
    A very solid album, it will definitely grow on me as I keep listening to the tracks!
  46. AndrewI
    Sep 16, 2002
    7
    Very good album for those too young to know how recycled it is.
  47. TonyG
    Dec 3, 2005
    7
    Everybody's been talking in extremes about this album, but to me, it simply did the job. It stuck to the bare-knuckled essentials of rock, created raw emotion and energy from simplistic music, and provided an enjoyable thirty minutes. Definately nothing incredible, but definately nothing terrible.
  48. KurdtCobain
    Oct 15, 2001
    7
    The bandwagon is off and running. This album is hardly groundbreaking nor nearly as catchy as Nevermind. It will not appeal to middle America at all. That said, for fans of the VU and Television, the album is a treat. Good songs.
  49. DannyR
    Apr 26, 2006
    7
    Not a bad album, but honestly are these guys that good? People have got too damn excited over the Strokes who are somewhat of a lame version of Television. Buy "Marquee Moon" and you will here music a lot like "is this it?" but less repetitive and better guitar playing.
  50. SalC.
    Oct 15, 2001
    6
    The simple fact is that the best songs on the record are the (5) that had already been released on their (2) Rough Trade singles. As I had both them both months ago, the rest was dissapointing. If you have neither single, but my rating to an (8).
  51. AaronL.
    Oct 7, 2002
    6
    I can't figure it out. I've read the glowing reviews and listened to the disc many times, and I just can't understand the fuss. Although they have their good moments, I'm supposed to believe that these guys are the new gods of rock 'n roll? I don't think so. In either case, there is a lot riding on their next release - glad it's not me that has to do it!
  52. CharleneL.
    Nov 27, 2001
    6
    Frankly, I don't understand all the hype surrounding The Strokes. It's not like they're the first band to play music like this. There are many, many bands out there who make better music, but will never reach The Strokes' height of recognition worldwide and in the media, simply because they aren't signed to major record companies. That's all. The Strokes may Frankly, I don't understand all the hype surrounding The Strokes. It's not like they're the first band to play music like this. There are many, many bands out there who make better music, but will never reach The Strokes' height of recognition worldwide and in the media, simply because they aren't signed to major record companies. That's all. The Strokes may be fresh to those who have never been exposed to indie bands and such, to those who mostly listen to top 40 radio stations. They're just a bunch of pretty boys with haircuts and clothes that are apparently 'in', but in a trendy way. Their music is, still, radio-friendly. So this is nothing new. … Expand
  53. unico
    Aug 13, 2008
    6
    I still don't get how the world thinks the strokes re-invented rock'n'roll. this is a decent album, indeed! it may have brought indie/rock music to a broader audience aging, but that doesn't make it better music. clever album above average, but nothing more. 6.
  54. uxya
    Jul 10, 2013
    6
    Thoroughly and grossly overrated. While I love the Strokes to death, and I do enjoy this album at times, I can't help but feel that the lavish attention slathered onto this album is a result of my current generation easily relating to the apathy of this album.

    Julian Casablancas is actually a very technically apt and emotionally expressive singer when he deigns to be. Sadly, for their    Thoroughly and grossly overrated. While I love the Strokes to death, and I do enjoy this album at times, I can't help but feel that the lavish attention slathered onto this album is a result of my current generation easily relating to the apathy of this album.

    Julian Casablancas is actually a very technically apt and emotionally expressive singer when he deigns to be. Sadly, for their first two albums, you almost never see that side. Playing it cool has never been so boring than in this album, honestly.

    I side with the controversial camp that alleges the Strokes get better over time, not worse (at least until the that was "Angles"). And if you look at First Impressions of Earth, where I think they are their best, you get a feel for what Julian can really do, rather than what he did when he browsed "vintage" thriftshops and used blown-out-amps like the rest of his former hipster ilk.

    Julian, and the gang too, become a lot cooler when they're not trying to act cool. This album is not one of those times.    … Expand
  55. AlexF.
    Oct 14, 2001
    5
    Most hyped band this year. Their music is ok but quite insubstantial. VU did this much better more than 30 years ago.
  56. AlexF.
    Oct 14, 2001
    5
    Most hyped band this year. Their music is ok but quite insubstantial. VU did this much better more than 30 years ago.
  57. TomH
    Aug 6, 2003
    5
    Mediocre at best. So simple it's sickening, but no horrible in it's own right
  58. Matt
    Sep 27, 2004
    5
    Ignore the hype - rip away the layers of this, what you get is background music. If you want something unassuming and unambitious that won't grab your attention too much, this is it. But if you're looking for something to grab you, the question "Is This It?", the answer is almost certainly no, though you may well ask yourself the same question.
  59. AndrewG
    Jun 29, 2006
    5
    Desperately over-rated. Mostly forgettable and suprisingly dull. This album really isnt worth all the fuss that surrounds it. However there are several quality tracks on it such as the now classic Last Night and the brilliant Someday. At its best it shines. At its worse it drowns in repetative overproduction
  60. zacht.
    Dec 24, 2008
    5
    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.
  61. AndrewR
    Nov 21, 2003
    5
    Catchy enough, I suppose, but Is This It? begs the question that its title poses-- that is, 11 tracks after the fact, there's little that sticks in the brain, except for maybe the Strokes's uncanny ability to make Television boring. For me, only "Trying Your Luck" really left an impression.
  62. EinarJ,
    Apr 30, 2008
    4
    God, how overhyped, overrated and overplayed can you get ? Last Nite and Someday are the only songs worth mentioning, working as anthems of our time.
  63. EricS.
    Dec 13, 2001
    4
    Is this it? Really? This what bandwagons full of people are raving about? No, it's not awful...but it's far from great.
  64. DanielA
    Apr 17, 2009
    4
    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.
  65. David
    Jun 11, 2006
    3
    Thank Bob this terrible trend is over. Rock revival? Whatever.
  66. S.Gold
    Jan 3, 2006
    2
    Boring, same song and style over and over. How can people call this interesting?
  67. adams.
    Oct 26, 2007
    2
    Am I the only one who thinks that the strokes are the most overrated band in the world? Kudos to their marketing team to create a buzz before this release, it certainly suckered a lot of people. Their tunes are catchy but ultimately sounds like a bunch of bored rich kids with nothing better to do. There's not much here to be excited about.
  68. schmageggey
    Feb 13, 2012
    2
    I know I'm gonna be a hater, but I really don't care, it's my opinion, but anyway, I really don't see whats so great about The Strokes, especially this album. They have a few good song but there not amazing. Honestly this album and the band are really over hyped, and overstated. Their not revolutionary nor really original. Hard to Explain, Someday, and Last Nite, are the only real savingI know I'm gonna be a hater, but I really don't care, it's my opinion, but anyway, I really don't see whats so great about The Strokes, especially this album. They have a few good song but there not amazing. Honestly this album and the band are really over hyped, and overstated. Their not revolutionary nor really original. Hard to Explain, Someday, and Last Nite, are the only real saving graces on this album. Their best song is "Under the Cover of Darkness" but that's on their new album. In conclusion, the music on this album isn't gonna change the world, and I was actually kinda pissed when Rolling Stone described Kings of Leon as the "Southern Strokes". I saw as a bad statement.… Expand
  69. JeffD
    Feb 4, 2005
    1
    Please, Julian, stop it. Do you use the vocal processor when ordering Starbucks or dismissing groupies? Monotonous, repetitive, derivative...there's just no real emotion on this disc. Sure, they can play...but there's nothing on here that I really want to hear over and over, nothing that sticks in my head. Completely overhyped.
  70. JimminyB.
    Nov 9, 2007
    1
    A case of Emperor's New Clothes if ever there was one. Repetitive, single-note 2/4 monotony by a talentless bunch of no-hopers. Accidentally hyped by NME before discovering they only had one idea. Now everyone has to pretend they see the genius.
  71. cwk
    Aug 11, 2005
    1
    pretty much garbage. People who think this is "rock" have never heard rock, apparently. the guy who said "almost emotionless" is right. These guys are total frauds and a glut of similar bands are the reason I can hardly listen to rock today. Thankfully there are still a handful of creative, original artists out there.
  72. JackC,
    Feb 4, 2008
    0
    The Strokes are the new Bay City Rollers.
  73. [Anonymous]
    Jun 30, 2002
    0
    worst retro shit ever. perfect for nme readers
  74. Iwan02
    Oct 25, 2020
    0
    It feels like every song is building up to an incredible chorus that they didn’t have the talent to write. Let’s be honest, if you ignore the hype the album is a little bit ****
  75. andyd14
    Jun 20, 2021
    0
    This is possibly the worst album I have ever heard. I’d rather listen to some crusty Kraft Mac n cheese heat up in a microwave than this album, because they sound about the same, but the Mac n cheese has more variety than this piece of crap project
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#3 Best Album of 2001
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#2 Most Discussed Album of 2001
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#10 Most Shared Album of 2001

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91

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 24, 2013
    100
    Simply put, Strokes have every quality rock'n'roll requires from its finest exponents and Is This It is where they come together.
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  2. AllMusic
    90
    Able to make the timeworn themes of sex, drugs, and rock & roll and the basic guitars-drum-bass lineup seem new and vital again, the Strokes may or may not be completely arty and calculated, but that doesn't prevent Is This It? from being an exciting, compulsively listenable debut...
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  3. HOB.com
    70
    Their album is little more than thirty minutes and eleven versions of the same song. But damn if that one song isn't a good one.
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