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Is This It

The Strokes

Alternative2001

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romamreviewed1 week, 3 days ago

9.5

chefs kiss

Standout tracks
  1. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  2. 2The Modern Age3:28
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

cfinnreviewed2 weeks ago

9.5

It’s Is This It is there much more to say

Standout tracks
  1. 4Barely Legal3:54
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

JLD21rated3 weeks, 5 days ago

7.8
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 2The Modern Age3:28
  3. 3Soma2:33

jamrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

8.0
Standout tracks
  1. 4Barely Legal3:54
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

eliasfretreviewed3 weeks, 5 days ago

9.0

One of the rare albums out there without any songs that you want to skip from time to time. And of course: banger after banger, and an iconic blueprint for the indierock scene of the 2000s. I wish The Strokes would have stayed this consistent on their other records.

Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 3Soma2:33
  3. 5Someday3:03

Craigreviewed3 weeks, 5 days ago

7.5

First Impressions of Earth was the album that got me into The Strokes

Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 5Someday3:03

Janarated3 weeks, 5 days ago

9.2
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 3Soma2:33
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

rubenrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

9.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

louisreviewed3 weeks, 5 days ago

10.0

Perfect from start to finish

Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03

bdlrrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

mararated3 weeks, 5 days ago

8.6
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

LucasTufrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

9.7
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 4Barely Legal3:54
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

itoroprated3 weeks, 5 days ago

9.4
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

MJMaddenreviewed3 weeks, 5 days ago

8.5

8.5/10 — A great album, a personal time capsule, and one of The Strokes’ defining records. Is This It captures a very specific point in time for me. Its sharp guitars, understated vocals, and effortless cool bring back vivid memories of where I was in my life when I first heard it. The album feels tied to that period in a way that makes it difficult to separate the music from the memories. That connection also makes my opinion of it shift. Sometimes it feels like a genuinely great album, full of tight songwriting and an unmistakable atmosphere. Other times, it feels more like a great album for me because of what it represents personally. And occasionally, it is simply a collection of songs that brings back fond memories of a particular moment in my life. Even with that uncertainty, the album’s influence and consistency are undeniable. From the title track and “Last Nite” to “Someday” and “Hard to Explain,” it has a distinctive sound that still feels immediate and memorable. An 8.5/10 — sometimes a great album, sometimes a personal favorite, and always a powerful reminder of a certain time in my life.

Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

pjrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 3Soma2:33
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

bendermanreviewed3 weeks, 5 days ago

10.0

a must listen and no skip album all the band members have so much chemistry with each other - fab's simple but energetic drums clashing (in a good way) with nikolai's bass, then albert and nick just ripping away on the guitars, with julian demonstrating how a voice can be an instrument too. catchy is the word i have for this album. i'm very sure there'll be certain lyrics that'll be stuck in your head

Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 3Soma2:33
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

Nikitareviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.5

Very raw, to the face, feels a bit vintage - one of the best from the Strokes

Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 10Trying Your Luck3:22

O_Ldnrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.2
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 4Barely Legal3:54
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

Mawirated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.2
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

oldjessreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.7

Strong debut and a landmark record from the dawn of the indie rock boom

Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

luquercrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.7
Standout tracks
  1. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  2. 10Trying Your Luck3:22
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

LxDrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

katybrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  3. 10Trying Your Luck3:22

JejaMrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 10Trying Your Luck3:22
  2. 1Is This It2:31
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

pookrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.3
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

theorated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.8
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 6Alone, Together3:08
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

hkulkarated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

sofiablereviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.0

The strokes are great!!

Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

jeanjortsrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.8
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

Zachreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.5

Yes, this is it.

Standout tracks
  1. 7Last Nite3:13
  2. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

SuPirated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 4Barely Legal3:54
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

Lamppost97reviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.6

Great album. I got to see them a in a small venue on this tour.

Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 3Soma2:33
  3. 5Someday3:03

jacobirated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.5
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

bennettrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.9
Standout tracks
  1. 3Soma2:33
  2. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  3. 10Trying Your Luck3:22

sirnutsrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.8
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  3. 10Trying Your Luck3:22

ohmreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.5

great album

Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

Marcorated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 4Barely Legal3:54
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

lilireviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.5

God I this is the best album for late at night and falling asleep to

Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13

dylrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.2
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

juliandimuroreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.7

Julian Casablancaas maxxing

Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

Kevinrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

6.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

dwoodrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.9
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 9When It Started2:55

CaribePaulrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.9
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

Ianreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.3

Some people think this is Mecca but it does stand up over time and is a banger

Standout tracks
  1. 4Barely Legal3:54

Calvinreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.4

The Strokes are arguably the reason in the 2000s and even now there has been such a huge garage rock revival, thus making them one of the most influential bands of all time. With that being said I decided to go back to their roots and revisit Is This It to see if my opinions on this album have changed or not. Now I want to say one of my pet peeves is the microphone effect used by The Strokes here and I usually don't enjoy it, but since they popularized this audio effect I give them a pass on it. This album is still a blast nearly 20 years later and I have to say the energy everyone brings to the table here truly is indestructible. I don't get how anyone could hate this album, it's so well put together and such a great example of why garage rock/post-punk is such a great genre as a whole, it truly can be made into something spectacular. I really didn't realize just how fun this album is and I don't think I've heard an album I've smiled to this much in such a long time. I am happy The Strokes have stopped trying to top this album and pave their own new road now but it sure took them a while to get that memo they simply wouldn't beat this one.

Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

Roodmerated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.5
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 6Alone, Together3:08
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

Lukierated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

Kerry_duhreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.4

Best album. Every track. Changed my life.

Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 4Barely Legal3:54
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

cbdrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.5
Standout tracks
  1. 4Barely Legal3:54
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

schpainrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.8
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 10Trying Your Luck3:22

megrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.6
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

Yasrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

Biffrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.9
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 6Alone, Together3:08
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

Frank_1sD3adreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0

Que debut álbum señoras y señores la mejor manera de empezar una carrera tan exitosa

Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

slakemanreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.0

Almost there but I like the strokes later stuff more

Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13

jrduranterated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.7
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

korovij_perevorachivatelreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.4

Лаконичный, мощный, в меру рок-н-ролльный, качовый альбом с выразительным звуком

Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

Florated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.6
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

Alexanderrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

krustyTrashPandareviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.4

I mean....it defined most of the beginning of the new millennium for a generation

Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

frichrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.5
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

quinnrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 6Alone, Together3:08

dambisrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.5
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

hervrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.8
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

SarahSrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

6.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 2The Modern Age3:28
  3. 4Barely Legal3:54

Takeirated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 4Barely Legal3:54
  3. 5Someday3:03

_ellyrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.5
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

Jaimerated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.9
Standout tracks
  1. 7Last Nite3:13
  2. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  3. 10Trying Your Luck3:22

Fab404rated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.5
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

ellierated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.0
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

caasirated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.0
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 10Trying Your Luck3:22

Fonzerrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.1
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 6Alone, Together3:08
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

Dolphrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

6.9
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 4Barely Legal3:54
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

_DK_rated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.8
Standout tracks
  1. 7Last Nite3:13
  2. 9When It Started2:55
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

neemarated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.9
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

RyanWrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.4
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

lexierated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.0
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 10Trying Your Luck3:22

Esterrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.9
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

OBrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.5
Standout tracks
  1. 3Soma2:33
  2. 4Barely Legal3:54
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

lg240reviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.0

Although this isn’t their best album (in my opinion), it is the most popular and says something in of its self. This album contains hit tracks and alternative ballads. Hope you enjoy it!

Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

MietyMaryreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.1

Of If I didn’t have kids who are now all there 30’s, I don’t think i would have been introduced to this and many other bands.

Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 6Alone, Together3:08
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

Shaunrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.4
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

Fionajrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 2The Modern Age3:28
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

Jorgerated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.2
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 2The Modern Age3:28
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

liamrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.6
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

Benrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.7
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

lindseyrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

opierated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.5
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

SIRrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.2
Standout tracks
  1. 4Barely Legal3:54
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

jennytrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

go7114rated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.1
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 4Barely Legal3:54
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

matearated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 6Alone, Together3:08
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

ecsheprated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.1
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 2The Modern Age3:28
  3. 6Alone, Together3:08

bonazzorated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.5
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

SteveTrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.0
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

longdaverated4 weeks ago

8.1
Standout tracks
  1. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 2The Modern Age3:28

KimDreamerrated4 weeks ago

8.9
Standout tracks
  1. 7Last Nite3:13
  2. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

jaimeleebrated4 weeks ago

9.7
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 4Barely Legal3:54
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

coldbrainsrated4 weeks ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

juniormintrated4 weeks ago

9.2
Standout tracks
  1. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  2. 10Trying Your Luck3:22
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

naterated4 weeks ago

9.2
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 3Soma2:33
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

burgerchildrated4 weeks ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

lumptasticrated4 weeks ago

8.9
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

JABrated4 weeks ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

gabmicchiarated4 weeks ago

9.6
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

rickyrated4 weeks ago

9.7
Standout tracks
  1. 4Barely Legal3:54
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

taterated4 weeks ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 2The Modern Age3:28
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

lilnaresrated4 weeks ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

naenae27rated4 weeks ago

9.4
Standout tracks
  1. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  2. 10Trying Your Luck3:22
  3. 11Take It or Leave It3:16

joeprainoreviewed4 weeks ago

10.0

How can the album that singlehandedly saved rock & roll be anything less than a 10?

Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

Chrisrated4 weeks ago

7.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 6Alone, Together3:08

tapanrated4 weeks ago

7.3
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 2The Modern Age3:28

cowboydevrated4 weeks ago

7.2
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

owhhrated4 weeks ago

9.2
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 2The Modern Age3:28
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

ESSrated4 weeks ago

5.6
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13

george__stavroreviewed4 weeks ago

8.0

Scrappy and cool in a way that feels effortless even though it probably wasn't. Guitars are tight and kinda dry, drums just locked in the whole way through, nothing overplayed. Doesn't try to reinvent anything, just does the simple thing really well. Feels like a band who knew exactly what they wanted and didn't waste time getting there.

Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 5Someday3:03
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

gavanrated4 weeks ago

8.0
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

vijay_anrated4 weeks ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Is This It2:31
  2. 2The Modern Age3:28
  3. 7Last Nite3:13

toutlemecrated4 weeks ago

9.4
Standout tracks
  1. 2The Modern Age3:28
  2. 7Last Nite3:13
  3. 8Hard to Explain3:44

Evanrated4 weeks ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 5Someday3:03
  2. 8Hard to Explain3:44
  3. 2The Modern Age3:28