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What stands out to me about this album is that it is an exploration of alot of sonic territories that the band had not previously explored. This album is more theatrical than thier previous work while still keeping alot of the attitude and charm that makes the strokes unique.
What I hear in this album is that the band was drawing from a wide range of influences. I hear alot that sounds like it was inspiried by The Cars as well as maybe even The Cure. It also seems to take some cues from Queen at several points. And on top of that, it also take some ideas form reggae, synth pop,and even rockabilly but uses them in unconventional ways. And that is what makes the songs so great. They are putting thier own spin on sounds that most people are generally familiar and making them thier own.
It's also amazing just how catchy the melodies on this album are. And I would say that this is one of the bands most consistantly catchy melody writing as a whole. What I mean is that this album has so many songs that often get stuck in my head. And while there are other songs on other albums that I find catchy, this album has the most radio friendly material out of all thier albums. I think this is an awesome thing because they didn't sacrifice quality for popularity. And while this album is a departure from some of thier previous sound, I think it is still reflective of the bands personality.
What I hear in this album is that the band was drawing from a wide range of influences. I hear alot that sounds like it was inspiried by The Cars as well as maybe even The Cure. It also seems to take some cues from Queen at several points. And on top of that, it also take some ideas form reggae, synth pop,and even rockabilly but uses them in unconventional ways. And that is what makes the songs so great. They are putting thier own spin on sounds that most people are generally familiar and making them thier own.
It's also amazing just how catchy the melodies on this album are. And I would say that this is one of the bands most consistantly catchy melody writing as a whole. What I mean is that this album has so many songs that often get stuck in my head. And while there are other songs on other albums that I find catchy, this album has the most radio friendly material out of all thier albums. I think this is an awesome thing because they didn't sacrifice quality for popularity. And while this album is a departure from some of thier previous sound, I think it is still reflective of the bands personality.
The 21st century had not been the same without The Strokes. With an impressive delivery of coolness-reeking rock'n'roll anthems have quintet influenced an entire generation. With countries plagues as 'Last Nite', 'Someday' and 'Reptilia' group has been an exponent of an immediate and extraordinarily effective expression that five years after the last Strokes plate has led to this long-awaited fourth album. And fortunately, it can be stated that The Strokes have not yet lost hold, although there are sonic changes to trace.
The witnesses reggae lapwing on album opener 'Machu Picchu' on. The flow and Casablancas' vocals are affectionate and in many ways not right Strokes-esque. But the unrivaled melodiøre is intact and it has, as usual, both instrumental and singing modes, which remains the band's greatest force. It is strongest forward on the first single "Under Cover of Darkness', sunshine track 'Gratisfaction' and the edgy 'Taken For a Fool' where superior guitars nestle around insistent drums and a funky bass line.
But New Yorkers also have other soundscapes to succeed in. For example, a dreamy touch of 'Games' and then 'Call Me Back' a detained peak, at the same time appear dull and beautiful as only Julian Casablancas can get it to. 'Metabolism' possesses rather an aggressive intensity testify that The Strokes have created their most diverse album to date.
'Angles' is far from a new 'Is This It' - there are too many new antics - but even if some of the raw, classic Strokes sound has disappeared in favor of a more synthetic expression, integrity intact. 'Angles' is a joyous proof that The Strokes have not lost the ability to deliver catchy tunes in a row. Let there please do not go five years before the next release.
The witnesses reggae lapwing on album opener 'Machu Picchu' on. The flow and Casablancas' vocals are affectionate and in many ways not right Strokes-esque. But the unrivaled melodiøre is intact and it has, as usual, both instrumental and singing modes, which remains the band's greatest force. It is strongest forward on the first single "Under Cover of Darkness', sunshine track 'Gratisfaction' and the edgy 'Taken For a Fool' where superior guitars nestle around insistent drums and a funky bass line.
But New Yorkers also have other soundscapes to succeed in. For example, a dreamy touch of 'Games' and then 'Call Me Back' a detained peak, at the same time appear dull and beautiful as only Julian Casablancas can get it to. 'Metabolism' possesses rather an aggressive intensity testify that The Strokes have created their most diverse album to date.
'Angles' is far from a new 'Is This It' - there are too many new antics - but even if some of the raw, classic Strokes sound has disappeared in favor of a more synthetic expression, integrity intact. 'Angles' is a joyous proof that The Strokes have not lost the ability to deliver catchy tunes in a row. Let there please do not go five years before the next release.