It The Strokes: Is This

We live in an era of "maximalism." Podcasts are three hours long. Movies are three hours long. Albums have 20 tracks. Everything is a "universe."

You just need a girl who "wants to watch something good on the TV," a broken heart, and a cigarette. Is This It The Strokes

But to answer the title: Yes, Julian. This is it. And it’s still pretty damn good. "Hard to Explain" (loud), "Someday" (quiet, on a Sunday morning), "Trying Your Luck" (when you’re feeling pathetic). We live in an era of "maximalism

It was deemed too risqué for American chain stores like Walmart. But ironically, that photo captures the album better than the blue dots. The glove is sensual, gritty, anonymous, and slightly dangerous. It’s the feeling of a one-night stand where you don't ask for a name. Here is why the album still matters in 2024. Everything is a "universe

Is Is This It the best album of the 21st century? Debatable. Is it the most important ? Arguably.