The Strokes - Is This It?

Name: The Strokes - Is This It?
Brand: El Cuartito Records
Price: 35.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$35.00

Released in 2001, Is This It didn’t just introduce The Strokes—it kickstarted a full-blown rock revival. With its lo-fi swagger, razor-sharp riffs, and downtown NYC attitude, this debut album became the blueprint for a new generation of indie and garage rock. From the effortless cool of “Someday” to the relentless drive of “Hard to Explain” and “Last Nite,” every track feels stripped-down, raw, and perfectly dialed in. The production is gritty without being sloppy, and Julian Casablancas' vocals—equal parts apathy and charisma—tie it all together. Is This It is more than a record—it’s a moment. It reshaped early 2000s guitar music, influencing everyone from Arctic Monkeys to Kings of Leon. Whether you’re revisiting it or just discovering what all the hype was about, this album still feels as fresh and essential as ever.

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