I think the best thing I can say about this song is that it mysteriously segued into Toots & the Maytals (Sailin' On) in my iTunes playlist.

I dunno, sounded like more of the same after the change. Pacing, vocal melody/phrasing, descending/ascending melodies in the "chorus," etc. Before the change, it was exactly like the first time I heard Weezer's Hash Pipe - I was like, what the fuck is wrong with Rivers?

So, y'all will probably love the shit out of this record, I'm guessing.

Clinic said the same thing, and then the created Winchester Cathedral which sounded exactly like their other stuff. In fact it sounded exactly like itself from beginning to end.

And I liked Room On Fire better than the first one. It was more catchy in my opinion, less grungy.

i LOVE this song, can't wait!

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http://www.billboard.com/bb/daily/artic ... 1001140152


Strokes Stretching Out On Third Album


By Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.


The Strokes offer a bigger, more eclectic sound on their as-yet-untitled third album, due in late January via RCA. The rumored first single from the set, "Juicebox," is driven by a heavy riff in the vein of Henry Mancini's "Theme From Peter Gunn" and an intense vocal performance from frontman Julian Casablancas, who repeatedly pleads, "Why won't you come over here?"

Eight songs sampled by Billboard.com find the Strokes stretching beyond the constraints of their prior garage rock-leaning style. As the group's manager Ryan Gentles told Billboard.com earlier this year, producer David Kahne went for a sound that is "a lot clearer and brighter. The vocals are up. David really taught Julian how to accept his voice and hear it over the top of the mix."

Casablancas adopts a Patti Smith/Tom Verlaine vocal delivery for the upbeat, soul-tinged "I'll Try Anything Once," and offers close-miked confessions ("I've got nothing to give / Got no reason to live / I will fight to survive / I've got nothing to hide / Wish I wasn't so shy") backed only by a synthesizer on "Ask Me Anything."

With a melody and rhythm along the lines of the previous single "Someday," "Razorblade" chronicles the ups-and-downs of love ("You've got to take me out at least once a week, whether I'm in your arms or I'm at your feet"), while on the snappy "Heart in a Cage," the angry narrator simply declares, "I don't want what you want / I don't feel what you feel."

Elsewhere, "Electriccityscape" blends new-wave shine with a vaguely U2-ish melody and comes up with something unexpected in the process, while "Vision of Division" is an uncharacteristically aggressive tune with a guitar solo seemingly inspired by AC/DC's "Thunderstruck."

A wall of guitars and a booming bass throttle encircles the choruses of "The Ize of the World," where Casablancas' vocals retreat below the din as the music grows in intensity.

The Strokes will return to live duty during a late October tour of South America, which begins Oct. 21 in Rio de Janeiro.


Copyright BILLBOARD

I guess I'm the only one in the Hater Camp on this song.

Oh you're not alone at all mr postman.

good to know, though I think I'd change "hate" to just feeling ambivalent about it. it's certainly not going to make me buy the album.

Ambivalent. Indeed.

This song sounds like Misfits' classic "Hollywood Babylon"

i like this song. When I first heard it, it knocked me for a loop. It's different for sure. And that Peter Gun / Hollywood Babylon riff seems cheesy and redundant when you first hear it.... but it's grown on me. The vocals on the chorus are great. Ditto the angular guitar squawkin' throughout. On the first chorus I think I hear a little James Hetfield! LOL OMG 111

I like Is This It better than Room On Fire.

Who Came along for the ride?
Hey
You can't come inside

do these lyrics look right?

everybody sees me
but it's not that easy
standing in the light field
waiting for some action
oh but why won't you come over here
why won't you come over here
we've got a city to love
old time grudges
would die so slowly
i know you miss the way I saw you
and cold
you're so cold
you're so cold

nobody can see me
everything's too easy
standing in the light field
waiting for some action
to say why won't you come over here
why won't you come over here
we've got a city to love
old time love song
would die so swiftly
you never trust me
for awhile it was nice
but it's time to say bye
oh cold
you're so cold
you're so cold



i'm not so sure i've got the

we've got a city to love
old time grudges
would die so slowly

part in either chorus right.....

I think it sounds like 'Brand New Cadillac'

I like it a lot though

i just listened to this again on my lunchbreak. This is a great song.

People should just admit that this is a fantastic band.

I dig it.

or you could admit you like shitty bands...works either way.

meh. it may grow on me, but at this point, meh. ive never really been a big strokes fan anyway.

hey... that really hurt my feelings.

THIS AIN'T NO PLEASANTVILLE NO MORE BITCHES!

Err, yeah.

I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS ALBUM TO COME OUT. *taps foot impatiently*

thanks for the track, d/l'ing now. can't wait to hear this.

sorry, but you can't just go "everyone should admit "xyz" band is fantastic".

different strokes *ugh*

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You mean, ghey. Don't let it happen again.

It looks like the Strokes themselves are responsible for the leaks. They have song number four “The Other Side” up and if you missed it song number three “15 Minutes of Pain”. Thanks ILM!

Edit strokes link: http://www.livejournal.com/community/thestrokes/

haha sorry

That so wants to be a buzzcocks cover.

This is kinda fun, this was their ad for a video shoot:

Seeking featured talent for the new Strokes video shooting this weekend.

IMPORTANT: The video is cutting edge and we are looking for talent that is comfortable with getting physical on set. Do not submit if you are uncomfortable making-out with members of the same/opposite sex (depending on scene.)

Please denote the role you want to be considered for.

SOCIALITE: Aging Female, Caucasian, 60-70 years old. | Example: Lauren Bacall
LESBIANS: 20s-30�s, �Victoria Secret� model-type lesbians, prefer Caucasian. | The scene involves kissing and being affectionate with another woman.
AD EXECUTIVE FEMALE: Caucasian, sexy, 40�s (reference: Kim Cattrall) | The scene involves an aggressive make-out session in a taxi with another male.
HEROINE CHIC HIPSTER MALE: Caucasian, 20�s-30�s (reference: Nick Stahl in �Bully�) | The scene involves an aggressive make-out session in a taxi with another female.
GAY MALE COUPLE: Good-looking, East-village type exhibitionist males, 20�s-30�s, any ethnicity. | The scene involves an aggressive make-out session between to males.
GRAFFITI ARTIST: street-punk skater guy, any ethnicity, 20s-30�s | Must be real Graffiti artist
INNOCENT COUPLE IN LOVE: Young, 17-21, Caucasian male and female, natural, plain, and innocent - can have braces. | The scene involves dialogue. (reference: The couple in Green Day�s �When September Ends� video)
CAB DRIVER: Male, Caucasian, late 40�s-early 60�s, with an interesting face or striking blue eyes.
HOT COUPLE: male and female, mid-20�s, must be hot, sexy, rock n� roll, downtown hipster. | The scene involves an aggressive make-out session between the couple.

If interested or available, please submit recent photo and contact information to: StrokesVideo@aol.com

Auditions: Thurs. Oct. 13 (Yom Kippur)
Callbacks: Possibly Fri. Oct. 14
Shoots: Sunday Oct. 16 and/or Monday Oct. 17 (could be a night shoot for Monday)
Location: NYC
Rate: $200
Submisison Deadline: Oct. 15, 2005