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La bordélique · 27-11-2010

So they're going for a punk sound this time? If that means going back to their roots Is This It? style and less arena rock I'll be very happy!

**ckgirlbr** · 30-11-2010

^I hope so, Fabrizio said himself the new record looks more like their debut one

10 songs is already a good beginning, since it probably means it won't have filler songs like FIOE did.

The Strokes reveal scrapped new album sessions
Plus Albert Hammond Jr says new album will have 10 songs

The Strokes' guitarist Albert Hammond Jr has revealed that the band have produced their new album themselves after scrapping early recording sessions.

He said that the follow-up to 2006's 'First Impressions Of Earth' will feature 10 songs, adding that he is "beyond thrilled" with the record, which they ended up making in his own studio.

Before the new sessions the band scrapped tracks recorded at the start of the year, reports Rolling Stone. These initial sessions saw them decamp to New York's Avatar Studios in February with producer Joe Chiccarelli. They later decided to helm the record themselves with help from engineer Gus Osberg.

The guitarist said that the mood in the band is good, with the album recorded and set to be mixed soon.

"We're all really excited to be stepping into the next chapter," he said. "We spent the last six months recording in my studio upstate and we are beyond thrilled with the 10 songs we have for this record."

Speaking of the finished tracks, Hammond Jr added: "I'm positive that you'll be as excited as we are."

nme.com

**HeatherAnne** · 14-12-2010

^ Agreed! Monkeys AND The Strokes, would be mindblowing

Here is a recent feature they did with TDK. Two videos of them being adorable talking about mix tapes and their mix tape list (which includes 2 songs by The Arctic Monkeys thanks to Albert):

NIRVANA "Silver"
SOHO "Hippy Chick"
WHAM! "Careless Whisper"
PEARL JAM "Better Man"
IN LIVING COLOUR "Cult of Personality"
JANES ADDICTION "Jane Says"
WARRANT "Heaven"
POSION "Fallen Angel"
VANILLA ICE "Ice Ice Baby"
PEARL JAM "Yellow Ledbetter"
MGMT "Brian Eno"
ARCTIC MONKEYS "Mardy Bum"
BON JOVI "Livin’ on a Prayer"
GUNS 'N ROSES "Welcome To The Jungle"
U2 “Two Hearts Beat As One”
ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)"
FRANK SINATRA "My Way"
RADIOHEAD "Talk Show Host"
AC/DC "Let There Be Rock"
MOTLEY CREW "Dr. Feelgood"
SKIDROW "Youth Gone Wild"
BUILT TO SPILL "Distopian Dream Girl"
TESLA "Signs"
BEETHOVEN "Moonlight Sonata"
ARCTIC MONKEYS "Despair in the Departure Lounge"
SAM COOKE "A Change Is Gonna Come"
PUCCINI "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot

tdkhifi

***ana*** · 14-12-2010

i'll love julian and his amazing voice forever, but fabrizio... he's the cutest thing! i couldn't stop smiling while watching him.

i'm downloading MGMT's latest album now, they made me curious...

AppleShaker · 15-12-2010

Woot!! thanks for the list and vids

roxe · 15-12-2010

great vids. haha ow fabrizio is just the best. julians clothing is intriguing. they all seem like quite different characters!
i saw them at austin city limits in october and they were awesome. julian comes out with some random stuff huh.

Appleshaker - i love those lyrics!!

**HeatherAnne** · 05-01-2011

The countdown is on!

The Strokes new album 'set for March' release

he Strokes have finished their as yet untitled fourth album and will release it "by March".

Speaking to Radio 1's Zane Lowe bassist Nikolai Fraiture confirmed that the follow-up to 2006's First Impressions Of Earth is "in the mixing stage".

He added that he felt the album would return to the New York band's "classic sound".

"Sonically, I feel it's the album which should have been made between Room On Fire and First Impressions Of Earth."

'Weird' atmosphere
However, the bass player admitted that initial writing sessions for the album last year had been "weird" following a prolonged break.

In the five years since their last album four of the five members have released solo albums or been part of side projects.

"We didn't really break up but we didn't see each other for a long time," said Nikolai Fraiture.

"When you get back together there was a lot of weird energy flowing around. There are different dynamics in the group in different ways."

'Different process'
This time around lead singer Julian Casablancas recorded his vocals separately from the band, a different method from the way they've done it in the past.

Fraiture said: "Usually we're always in a room and changing stuff and doing it all together. It's all a learning experience."

In summer 2010 the band played a handful of high profile UK gigs at the Isle Of Wight and Rockness festivals but did not debut any new material.

"We didn't really want to play anything new because in the age of the internet we didn't want the new songs to be heard in a crappy way," admitted Fraiture.

"Those festival shows we wanted to give the fans what they wanted."

Whilst tour dates in support of the new album are yet to be announced the bassist confirmed the band would be "touring around the world".

bbcnews

LolaSvelt · 05-01-2011

I heard this on the radio and I came here earlier to post this, but I kind of forgot.

I can't wait!

**ckgirlbr** · 10-01-2011

Julian tweeted:

Quote:

exclusive - check out the new Strokes album cover

:twitter/Casablancas_J:

I don't think he'd make such a joke (I hope that's the case though).

**HeatherAnne** · 11-01-2011

Haha, I'm pretty confident it's a joke. According to NME the album will drop March 21st for those in the UK and March 22nd for the US. CAN'T WAIT!

**HeatherAnne** · 19-01-2011

They are playing Coachella

Annnnd they have named their new album and most of the tracks!

Quote:

The Strokes have tentatively named their forthcoming fourth album 'Angles' and set a UK release date of March 21.

The record's lead single is likely to be named 'Under Cover Of Darkness'.

The band gave the album information to Rolling Stone magazine, also revealing further song titles 'Taken For A Fool', 'Life Is Simple', 'Machu Picchu', 'Radio Minor Madness' and 'Call Me Back'.

Guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr. explained the album title by saying: "It's what the record sounds like. It comes from five different people."

'Life Is Simple' is the only song that survived from sessions the band recorded with producer Joe Chiccarelli before deciding to record in Hammond Jr's own studio, taking on production duties themselves.

Hammond Jr said that, after the album was out, he was hoping the band wouldn't wait another five years before releasing their next effort. "We want to release albums quicker," he explained.

The new record will be their first since 2006's 'First Impressions Of Earth'.

Guitarist Nick Valensi added: "I don't want to make an album every five years. I love being in this band and I want it to be a career thing."

nme.com

therethere · 19-01-2011

I'm hoping for dates SOON!

**ckgirlbr** · 25-01-2011

tracklist: http://www.nme.com/news/the-strokes/54693

Tour Dates

March 12, 2011 | Las Vegas, NV | The Chelsea @ The Cosmopolitan
July 16, 2011 | Lisbon, Portugal | Super Bock, Super Rock
July 14-17, 2011 | Benicassim, Spain | Benicassim Festival
August 13, 2011 | Tokyo, Japan | Summer Sonic
August 14, 2011 | Osaka, Japan | Summer Sonic

nme/thestrokes.com

XxpinktinksxX · 30-01-2011

Hope they announce more tour dates soon, so excited

**ckgirlbr** · 04-02-2011

Quote:

The Strokes are back together and we're hanging with them today in NYC!

spinmagazine/facebook

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ckgirlbr sky's not the limit Mod Squad Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Gender: femme Posts: 7,384	^I hope so, Fabrizio said himself the new record looks more like their debut one 10 songs is already a good beginning, since it probably means it won't have filler songs like FIOE did. The Strokes reveal scrapped new album sessions Plus Albert Hammond Jr says new album will have 10 songs The Strokes' guitarist Albert Hammond Jr has revealed that the band have produced their new album themselves after scrapping early recording sessions. He said that the follow-up to 2006's 'First Impressions Of Earth' will feature 10 songs, adding that he is "beyond thrilled" with the record, which they ended up making in his own studio. Before the new sessions the band scrapped tracks recorded at the start of the year, reports Rolling Stone. These initial sessions saw them decamp to New York's Avatar Studios in February with producer Joe Chiccarelli. They later decided to helm the record themselves with help from engineer Gus Osberg. The guitarist said that the mood in the band is good, with the album recorded and set to be mixed soon. "We're all really excited to be stepping into the next chapter," he said. "We spent the last six months recording in my studio upstate and we are beyond thrilled with the 10 songs we have for this record." Speaking of the finished tracks, Hammond Jr added: "I'm positive that you'll be as excited as we are." nme.com __________________ plus on parle plus les mots ne veulent rien dire

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HeatherAnne .my prison is your brain. Mod Squad Leader Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: femme Posts: 17,427	^ Agreed! Monkeys AND The Strokes, would be mindblowing Here is a recent feature they did with TDK. Two videos of them being adorable talking about mix tapes and their mix tape list (which includes 2 songs by The Arctic Monkeys thanks to Albert): NIRVANA "Silver" SOHO "Hippy Chick" WHAM! "Careless Whisper" PEARL JAM "Better Man" IN LIVING COLOUR "Cult of Personality" JANES ADDICTION "Jane Says" WARRANT "Heaven" POSION "Fallen Angel" VANILLA ICE "Ice Ice Baby" PEARL JAM "Yellow Ledbetter" MGMT "Brian Eno" ARCTIC MONKEYS "Mardy Bum" BON JOVI "Livin’ on a Prayer" GUNS 'N ROSES "Welcome To The Jungle" U2 “Two Hearts Beat As One” ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" FRANK SINATRA "My Way" RADIOHEAD "Talk Show Host" AC/DC "Let There Be Rock" MOTLEY CREW "Dr. Feelgood" SKIDROW "Youth Gone Wild" BUILT TO SPILL "Distopian Dream Girl" TESLA "Signs" BEETHOVEN "Moonlight Sonata" ARCTIC MONKEYS "Despair in the Departure Lounge" SAM COOKE "A Change Is Gonna Come" PUCCINI "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot tdkhifi __________________

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*ana* old-fashioned Mod Squad Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Gender: femme Posts: 6,092	i'll love julian and his amazing voice forever, but fabrizio... he's the cutest thing! i couldn't stop smiling while watching him. i'm downloading MGMT's latest album now, they made me curious... __________________ catchin' colds and missin' planes

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AppleShaker rising star Join Date: Dec 2007 Gender: femme Posts: 187	Woot!! thanks for the list and vids __________________ How could you be so perfect for me... why can't you ignore the things i did before...

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La bordélique earthbound Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: femme Posts: 4,837	So they're going for a punk sound this time? If that means going back to their roots Is This It? style and less arena rock I'll be very happy!

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roxe scenester Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 94	great vids. haha ow fabrizio is just the best. julians clothing is intriguing. they all seem like quite different characters! i saw them at austin city limits in october and they were awesome. julian comes out with some random stuff huh. Appleshaker - i love those lyrics!! __________________ Blog - Lyric and Thread

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HeatherAnne .my prison is your brain. Mod Squad Leader Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: femme Posts: 17,427	The countdown is on! The Strokes new album 'set for March' release he Strokes have finished their as yet untitled fourth album and will release it "by March". Speaking to Radio 1's Zane Lowe bassist Nikolai Fraiture confirmed that the follow-up to 2006's First Impressions Of Earth is "in the mixing stage". He added that he felt the album would return to the New York band's "classic sound". "Sonically, I feel it's the album which should have been made between Room On Fire and First Impressions Of Earth." 'Weird' atmosphere However, the bass player admitted that initial writing sessions for the album last year had been "weird" following a prolonged break. In the five years since their last album four of the five members have released solo albums or been part of side projects. "We didn't really break up but we didn't see each other for a long time," said Nikolai Fraiture. "When you get back together there was a lot of weird energy flowing around. There are different dynamics in the group in different ways." 'Different process' This time around lead singer Julian Casablancas recorded his vocals separately from the band, a different method from the way they've done it in the past. Fraiture said: "Usually we're always in a room and changing stuff and doing it all together. It's all a learning experience." In summer 2010 the band played a handful of high profile UK gigs at the Isle Of Wight and Rockness festivals but did not debut any new material. "We didn't really want to play anything new because in the age of the internet we didn't want the new songs to be heard in a crappy way," admitted Fraiture. "Those festival shows we wanted to give the fans what they wanted." Whilst tour dates in support of the new album are yet to be announced the bassist confirmed the band would be "touring around the world". bbcnews __________________

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LolaSvelt V.I.P. Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Gender: femme Posts: 20,545	I heard this on the radio and I came here earlier to post this, but I kind of forgot. I can't wait! __________________ "Every night my teeth are falling out."
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HeatherAnne .my prison is your brain. Mod Squad Leader Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: femme Posts: 17,427	Haha, I'm pretty confident it's a joke. According to NME the album will drop March 21st for those in the UK and March 22nd for the US. CAN'T WAIT! __________________

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therethere scenester Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Amsterdam Gender: femme Posts: 81	I'm hoping for dates SOON! __________________ Nothing to believe is to be blessed.

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ckgirlbr sky's not the limit Mod Squad Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Gender: femme Posts: 7,384	tracklist: http://www.nme.com/news/the-strokes/54693 Tour Dates March 12, 2011 \| Las Vegas, NV \| The Chelsea @ The Cosmopolitan July 16, 2011 \| Lisbon, Portugal \| Super Bock, Super Rock July 14-17, 2011 \| Benicassim, Spain \| Benicassim Festival August 13, 2011 \| Tokyo, Japan \| Summer Sonic August 14, 2011 \| Osaka, Japan \| Summer Sonic nme/thestrokes.com __________________ plus on parle plus les mots ne veulent rien dire

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XxpinktinksxX V.I.P. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: England Gender: femme Posts: 9,601	Hope they announce more tour dates soon, so excited

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