This is a Posts about the Strokes, and amazing band that was created in 1998 in the big city of New York.The band members name are Julian Casablancas [vocals], Nick Valensi [guitarist], Albert Hammond, Jr.[guitar], Nikolai Fraiture [bass guitar] and Fabrizio Moretti [drums]. Yet they still create music today, yet some of their songs are still in video games such as Rockband and Guitar hero. Also, many of their famous songs such as Reptilia,12:51, and Soma still reach the hearts of many individuals. Some more information about each member will continue down,
Julian Casablancas (Vocal) Year/date born, August 23, 1978 City/state born, New York City, New York - Julian is the vocalist of the Strokes and the song writer.His style combines elements of sing/speak and soul. He has also appeared in the Song "My Drive Thru" with Santigold and N.E.R.D for the brand "Converse".
Nick Valense (Guitar) Year/date born, January 16, 1981 City/state born, New York City, New York - Nick is the guitarist for the Strokes. You may hear some of his solos in some of their songs. He would always said that he would be able to play any song you name to him. If you ever see him, you should challenge him.
Albert Hammond Jr (Rhythm Guitar) Year/date born, April 9, 1980 City/state born, Los Angeles, California - Albert is the rhythm guitarist for the strokes, you may hear some of his notes in the song "12:51". Albert co-wrote the track Automatic stop with some help with Julian, but with team work, the track became a title.
Nikolai Fraiture (Bass Guitar) Year/date born, November 13, 1978 City/state, New York City, New York - Nikolai is the bass guitarist of the Strokes. He had some appearances with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. But also his first performance was in October 15, 2008 at London's Borderline venue.
Fabrizio Moretti (drums) Year/date born, June 2, 1980 City/state, Rio de Janeiro, Brazi - Fabrizio is a drummer from the strokes, he is the only one that is from Brazil and that was not born in the United states. But he moved to New York city when he was only four years old. But yet again, he is been in most of the Stroke's music videos.
Links to some great music by them: ::.:Examples.:::.
They used to be one of my favorite bands. I own all 3 of their records, but after buying "First Impressions of Earth" and listening to a little of it I was really disappointed with it and lost interest in the band. "Is this It?" and 'Room on Fire" are both great records though and I still listen to them from time to time. I would even consider "Is This It?" one of my favorite records.
Opps, 3 posts of the same thing, sorry it was laggy but yes, they are great albums but you go to look deeper into you're self and listen and pay attention to the lyrics, they do everything extremely good, the beats sounds, the way the instruments and also the albums are almost one of their best ,almost one of their best are played and the way they write the lyrics. Their music are amazing, and if I messed up what i wrote, i am sorry I touched something and it pasted in the same places, what is wrong with me today,
First Impressions of Earth was a great evolution in my mind. The first two albums were distinctly different, don't get me wrong, but the third album brought in a level of musicianship and writing that was, at least what seemed to me, more developed. Julian's lyrics on First Impressions are awesome, as well as the arrangements are far more complex than Is this It, and Room on Fire. I love that simple sound they had, and I don't like all of the songs on First Impressions, but i can appreciate the change as a musician myself.
Also, check this out, The Strokes and Regina Spektor doing a song together called Modern Girls an Old Fashioned Men . Sweet song, not a sweet recording, but the liveness is good. So here is the song from the EP it came from .
Also, Albert Hammond Jr. is a dick. I don't know if i can say that word but I have to. My wife and I (girlfriend at the time) met him and Fab outside after one of their shows in Houston and he was just such a jerk I couldn't believe it. However, Fab was the nicest guy ever. He took some girls phone and spoke to her mother for a good while, and politely signed autographs.
Yeah, I get what you're saying. I loved the Strokes for that really simplistic sound, though. So when I bought "First Impressions of Earth" I was expecting a record in vein of the first two, but was really let down instead.
That song's great. Julian and Regina's voices go together really well.
I can safely say I have never heard of them before but I have watched some videos of them on youtube now and I'm impressed (which is something coming from me). I'll have to look out for them in HMV... Last Nite was very good.
They're ok. I only heard one song by them and it was on Guitar Hero/Rock Band. So... Yeah I don't have enough information to tell if they're good or not.
