The Strokes- Comedown Machine

When I first heard The Strokes were coming out with a new album, I didn't think much of it. Don't get me wrong, I love The Strokes, but with the killer success of the superb "This Is It" (voted one of the best albums of the 00's), I expected it hard to top. From the first strum of the guitar, it is undeniably The Strokes. They have retained their unique sound while continuing to diversify their style. The album has a lot "dirtier" of a sound compared to the extremely clean angular riffs of their past work. To put it simply, they seem to have relaxed, creating something not necessarily as angst driven as "Is This It". Like their last album "Angles", The Strokes have continued experimenting with electronic synths, adding to atmosphere, while not detracting from the experience. All in all, while it may not be the greatest music they have ever made, it definitely deserves their name on the cover, I hope you'll take the time to listen.