The New Abnormal

It is the sheer quality of Rubin's production that first hits you from the go on this fabulous album by the now middle aged ( I know....Scary!!!) American 'cool 2000s rock' trend setters. The Strokes were always outstanding talents and the DNA of their sound whilst influenced by great bands like Television, The Ramones, Green Day and Radiohead...with a smidgeon of the Chilli Peppers, has been felt thought pop and rock since their hay day....with the likes of Bloc Party, the Killers, and pretty much any moderately successful rock band owing a debt to this strand authentic streetwise rock flair. We know Is This It, Room On Fire and their third album Impressions, were all excellent....and for me Angles came close....but The New Abnormal exceeds expectations. The Strokes have pulled off a timely classic record that shows the evolution of their sound first hinted at satisfactorily on Angles. The electronic side of the band oozes out of each track, but also the brilliant guitar chugging we know and love. Endless Summer is a masterpiece of composition and production. Kudos to Rubin who's work here feels as worthy a contribution as any band members. The richness when loud on my headphones is amazing. I think it was Beck's album ....the one with Paper Tiger....which is great... Where I first heard a 'new level's of sound quality in music production. And for me Endless Summer is a track people will look back on and say Wow!! For years to come. It may be the brilliant production in the end that seals the 'timeless classic' deal. Saying that the boys have worked hard to make a disciplined and well trimmed album where each track feels designed to please different aspects of the bands matured musical identity. For me this is The Strokes best ever. Love it.

From start to the finish, The New Abnormal is a great album. Delivered in one day in mint condition, brand new. Sounds great on my system, love it.LIFE IS TOOO SHORT BUT I WILL LIVE FOR YOUUUUU

For me this is The Strokes finest album since IsThis It and the best album I heard through lockdown. It has many influences l hear floyd Bono and a lot of 80s in there . Enjoy listening to it it’s still my most played album 18 months after it came out Five out of Five all the way

Purchased as a gift unable to comment on quality of product.

Loved the stream of this album so much, I bought the....LP, in my view their best album since their ground breaking first , Rick Rubin has done a masterful job on the production. I understand the mixed reviews, it takes all sorts.Great idea re vinyl clear cover , not THE greatest pressing, a bit of surface noise on the quiet elements , but still acceptable.Definitely in my Top 5 albums of 2020 to date .

I have always loved The Strokes but this album is my new favourite, Julian Casablancas (lead vocalist) is phenomenal!...his voice is a true talent and each track is equally brilliant as the one before it!.....love love love it! ❤

I was amazed with this. Binged all their albums last month and tbh I was blown away. What a band. 10/10

Bought this album on cd.Great Album. why hasn't it come up on my Amazon music app.Dissappointed....