Aaaaah the Strokes. After their last album Comedown Machine released in 2013 the New Yorkers had not been talked about anymore. Personally, I didn't follow too much after First Impressions of Earth (2006). I was 13 and a half years old, and even had a skyblog dedicated to Julian Casablancas, the (truthful) singer. I also had the chance to see them at the Nuits de Fourvière festival in Lyon in June or July of that year. The Strokes were the flagship band of indie rock, revealed in 2001 by their album This is It.
My musical tastes changed during my teenage years, but I always kept the Strokes in the back of my mind. It's one of those bands that will always remind me of a certain period, a little nostalgic.
In 2009, Julian Casablancas released his first solo album, Phrazzes for the Young, which I highly recommend. The atmosphere of this record is just crazy, and I've always loved the genius and nonchalance of this man. Small excerpt:
In short, things have happened since 2009, and many bands have replaced the Strokes in my top 10 weekly listens.
But now it's 2016 and The Strokes are back with a surprise new EP , Future Present Past, and my teenage heart has taken a little leap. One can listen to their new tracks via Spotify:
We find what made the Strokes The Strokes. For me it's the almost kitsch synths, the voice of Julian Casablancas who has not changed the style "I am jaded but I sing with my heart" the retro atmosphere and out of time, the characteristic guitars. I feel like I'm going back to 2007 despite the evolution of the band, which is essential.
#FUTUREPRESENTPAST • https://t.co/Z5iQ8yCBmMhttps://t.co/tfdStUkLqy
— The Strokes (@thestrokes) May 26, 2016
The band performed on Tuesday, May 31 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. This emblematic place had the chance to receive the band who played the titles of this new EP to the delight of their fans. Excerpt (of poor quality, admittedly):
The EP Future Present Past is released in physics this Friday, June 3rd.
