The album which changed modern rock music back in 2001; you can blame them for skinny jeans but ten years on you can't argue with the likes of 'Last Nite' or 'Hard To Explain'.

Released in 2001, the album captured a zeitgeist for the hedonism of late nights in sticky-floored dive bars. They didn't press more US vinyl copies for several years (there were just the original ~5,000 floating around), but when they did start re-pressing vinyl copies years later, they kept "New York City Cops" and used the same catalog number/bar code as the 2001 vinyl version.The New Yorkers’ kickstarter for the 2000s indie scene spawned numerous singles including 'The Modern Age', 'Someday', 'Hard To Explain', and remains cherished by fans old and new. Is this it' is my favourite album of all time, mainly because you feel like you're walking around on a rainy day, overcast day in New York when you listen to it. Known for their garage rock revival sound, they quickly gained popularity with their debut album "Is This It" in 2001.

Release Date: 12th January Thank you Strokes for saving us from Nu Metal and bland Post-Britpop indie. In the edit page, go to the 'Metadata' tab and add your Juno artist, label or release page for listeners to purchase your release / releases. The remastering for this release is superb, delivering a balanced soundstage that allows each instrument to shine while maintaining the album's signature lo-fi charm. It’s not entirely clear right now if release is a German territory exclusive, but it looks that way (I can’t find any listings for this elsewhere). But years on, the casual objectification and sexual provocation of the image speaks volumes about the music and fashion scenes at the time, and just how much they have changed.is one of the most exciting and energetic debut albums to spring from New York’s long dormant club scene. While frontman Julian Casablancas (son of elite models founder john) drawls like Lou Reed through a busted intercom, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr do Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd proud as their sinewy chords intertwine to great effect on the angular The Modern Age and equally neurotic Alone, Together. CRX, Different Strokes, Julian Casablancas, Little Joy, Nickel Eye, Regina Spektor, Summer Moon, The Voidz. Now, in this limited edition vinyl release, listeners have the opportunity to experience the magic of the album in its purest form. Clocking in at 36 minutes, Is This It packs its perfect length with stellar songs that draw inspiration from all over the map.

Products labelled '*item fulfilled by Exertis on behalf of hmv' will be supplied to you directly by Exertis via their approved couriers. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The time was ripe for the scratchy, post-punk influenced guitars and throwback basslines of the Strokes, together with their tousled hair and don't-care attitude. The model (his girlfriend at the time) agreed to pose impromptu in the black leather glove after emerging one morning from the shower. Please note that specific regulations and details may vary based on your location and the applicable laws.Among the many highlights are Last Nite with its insistent motown backbeat and choppy johnny thunders-like guitar solo, Barely Legal, sounding like 1980s-era Cure fronted by a saucy Iggy Pop, and the jangly Someday with its hairshirt of vulnerability from a bad break-up. Despite this quintet's prep-school background, their sound comes from the same primordial ooze that spawned big apple legends like the New York Dolls, the Modern Lovers and the Velvet Underground. Condition - This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description).

Is this it", is one of those rare musical treats that remains consistently brilliant from start to finish, with its catchy rythyms and chorus lines and tremendous use of the bass guitar, best captured in the albums two stand out tracks (In my opinion anyway) "Barely legal" and "Hard to explain". My only complaints are the package feels like it's missing a lyric sheet and I'm not too keen on the vinyl splatter, would've preferred a teal-ish colour to match the cover art. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our site, provide personalised content and advertising, analyse our traffic, and ensure you see more of what you love. When The Strokes burst onto the scene with their debut album, "Is This It," back in 2001, they ignited a rock revival that resonated with fans around the world. If someone out there has vinyl copies of the original and later pressings, there are probably subtle runout variations that could differentiate the pressings.Certain items can take longer to source than the estimated week, particularly during busy trading periods and may take longer to arrive at our warehouse.