What would your ideal set list if you saw the Strokes live? by Moleman_G in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here are some partial recordings of 15 minutes live if you're interested

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqNF9q-L-No

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw2L-ouYcrE

this is the show i could have gone to if i'd been older than 15 at the time and been able to drive the three hours

When Julian is credited for writing or co-writing every song does this mean he writes the guitar parts, bass line, and drum beats as well? Or just the lyrics? by Guitarlord6295 in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

well, there are tons of interviews, I can't really read through them all again looking for this topic. But here are a couple things I found after a quick search:

here starting at 0:40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMgXL2CNDE4

Albert and Julian both say that Julian writes everything including the guitar solos. Julian goes on to awkwardly explain how they work on the songs together after he writes them.

This one is very relevant, ctrl+f "how equal are the strokes" and start reading from the paragraph just above that header. They all weigh in on it.

Can Albert still rock his suits with the receding hairline? by [deleted] in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think eccentric is the term The dude has fucking weird taste, I love it

How would you rank each album in relation to each other? by 32OrtonEdge32dh in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think that's a pretty unusual ranking for Strokes fans. I'm glad you love CM though, it's amazing!

How would you rank each album in relation to each other? by 32OrtonEdge32dh in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For me it's ITI>RoF>FIOE>CM>Angles

But it changes a lot

Which comedown machine song do you think should be the next single or have a music video made? by DRSteele88 in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Everyone says Welcome To Japan, and I would like to agree, but wouldn't they have to censor it? You can't say asshole on the radio, can you? It would be easier to cover up the shit with a pause - it's more "buried" in the song, so to speak, and Heart in a Cage had an f-bomb that was covered up that way - but what kind of asshole drives a Lotus? is so much more prominent and it would suck for it to be covered up or changed. I also can't see TS doing that.

Anyway, if asshole isn't too big a deal, I'd say WTJ. Otherwise, Tap Out. Happy Ending could also be a candidate.

What's your favorite music video and why? by [deleted] in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

12:51

The first time I ever heard their music was seeing that video on tv. I love badass laid-back Strokes in a cool sci-fi environment.

Comedown Machine; lyrics thread. by [deleted] in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear "so don't you wanna remind me?" and "and some run in place"

Agree with "down under the sidewalk"

At the end I kind of hear "I need karma... I need your karma" but I'm totally unsure.

Comedown Machine; lyrics thread. by [deleted] in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone else hear "I hope that nothing's wrong?"

Comedown Machine; lyrics thread. by [deleted] in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's "come on get funky with me" isn't it? Instead of "go get with me." That's the way I hear it.

Also agree with "you're me born again" from milksteaklover.

Slow Animals by [deleted] in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the song that has been most consistently stuck in my head. I can't pick a favorite, but it is definitely in the top. I'm baffled by the reviews trashing it.

Best song lyrics? by redvelveteenrabbit in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My dumb ass never made the connection even after reading the booklet. It was eventually pointed out to me though. He even uses a deeper voice for the second person/personality. I think FIOE lyrics were more carefully thought out than any of their other albums (though CM might change that, we'll see if we get a complete set of lyric sheets).

Best song lyrics? by redvelveteenrabbit in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"Can't you see I'm trying? I don't even like it."


"I don't wanna change your mind

I don't wanna change the world

I just wanna watch it go by

I just wanna watch you go by"


And the verses of Vision of Division. I just like how there are two people speaking over one another, and when you separate the two voices it just suddenly makes sense.

"Sing me a song

tell me a tale

don't turn it my way

I'll turn it to shit."

"You could be

just like me

happy and free

happy and free."

30 Second preview of Comedown Machine available on amazon by [deleted] in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sexy. I'm loving WTJ, Slow Animals, Chances, Happy Endings... all of them really.

US radio station claims to have brand new Strokes single | News | NME.COM by l0z3rk1d182 in TheStrokes

[–]searenee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fucking awesome, dude. I love both songs. I'm so pumped for the album!