Is this it

Julian’s vocal prowess, the dual guitar arrangement, and the catchy songwriting prove that an album can be one of the greatest of its generation without meticulous production or relentless innovation. The songwriting is blissful in its ingenious simplicity and vague lyricism that could apply to numerous situations. Meanwhile, the raw production bears an unmistakable and compelling grungy charm, broadening the scope of emotions it captures. Masterfully, Is This It simultaneously portrays careless youthfulness, longing, frustration… and thus, what it feels like to be alive in an uncertain world.

feel like a kid again.

Best of all time?

The most well rounded, foundational and unskipable The Strokes album. Based off of reminiscing about the good times in the past, which is portrayed so perfectly by the vocals and grungy, yet uplifting style. “Is This It”Revolutionized present day alt rock.

Arguably the greatest debut album ever, definitely my pick at least This album perfectly encapsulates the melancholiness of life. The songs strike a balance between longing for what we once had and wishing for something new. It hits hard in new ways everytime I listen. You will be mine, just not all the time, Someday! Someday…