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The New Abnormal

by The Strokes

Released: April 10, 2020

Indie rock, new wave, post-punk, pop, electronica

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

The Album

"The New Abnormal" is the sixth studio album by American rock band The Strokes, released in 2020. The lead single, "At the Door," showcased the band's willingness to experiment with new sounds, incorporating synthesizers and electronic elements. Other standout tracks include "Bad Decisions," "Brooklyn Bridge to Chorus," and "Ode to the Mets," each showcasing The Strokes' ability to craft memorable hooks and evocative lyrics.

Inside the Recording

Produced by Rick Rubin, "The New Abnormal" features catchy melodies, intricate guitar work, and frontman Julian Casablancas' distinct vocals.

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Interesting Facts

Lyrically, "The New Abnormal" explores themes of disillusionment…

Lyrically, "The New Abnormal" explores themes of disillusionment, uncertainty, and longing, reflecting the anxieties of the modern world.

The album's title itself serves as a commentary…

The album's title itself serves as a commentary on the state of society, capturing the sense of unease and instability prevalent in today's world.

The album's innovative sound and introspective lyrics solidify…

The album's innovative sound and introspective lyrics solidify its place as a standout entry in The Strokes' discography.

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Essential Tracks

Brooklyn Bridge To Chorus

Other standout tracks include "Bad Decisions," "Brooklyn Bridge to Chorus," and "Ode to the Mets," each showcasing The Strokes' ability to craft memorable hooks and evocative lyrics.

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Reception

It marked the band's first full-length album in seven years, following their 2013 release "Comedown Machine." The album received critical acclaim for its refreshing return to form, featuring a mix of the band's signature garage rock sound with elements of synth-pop and new wave. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, "The New Abnormal" was met with widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike, reaffirming The Strokes' status as one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st century.

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The Complete Album Story

"The New Abnormal" is the sixth studio album by American rock band The Strokes, released in 2020. It marked the band's first full-length album in seven years, following their 2013 release "Comedown Machine."

The album received critical acclaim for its refreshing return to form, featuring a mix of the band's signature garage rock sound with elements of synth-pop and new wave. Produced by Rick Rubin, "The New Abnormal" features catchy melodies, intricate guitar work, and frontman Julian Casablancas' distinct vocals.

The lead single, "At the Door," showcased the band's willingness to experiment with new sounds, incorporating synthesizers and electronic elements. Other standout tracks include "Bad Decisions," "Brooklyn Bridge to Chorus," and "Ode to the Mets," each showcasing The Strokes' ability to craft memorable hooks and evocative lyrics.

Lyrically, "The New Abnormal" explores themes of disillusionment, uncertainty, and longing, reflecting the anxieties of the modern world. The album's title itself serves as a commentary on the state of society, capturing the sense of unease and instability prevalent in today's world.

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, "The New Abnormal" was met with widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike, reaffirming The Strokes' status as one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st century. The album's innovative sound and introspective lyrics solidify its place as a standout entry in The Strokes' discography.