
30 July 2001 · 26 YEARS
Is This It
The Strokes
New York City rock underwent a rebirth when these tracks appeared. The group tracked most of the material live to retain the raw nature of their club shows.
Low-budget techniques and a lack of gloss define the project. By stripping away excess, the record centers on concise hooks and a sense of rhythmic urgency that defined early 2000s garage rock.