Well, the hype is over. If you are one of the many music nerds out there who waited with anticipation on the free release of the new Strokes single, you were initially frustrated by the site fail, then annoyed by the presence of two gate keepers (in an email address solicitation AND a need to register with Sony directly) then, depending on your tastes, undeniably pleased or had another reason to be snarky.
The track "Under Cover Of Darkness" is truly solid and reminiscent of their debut Is This It. The nearly four minute is all bounce and shuffle, featuring an off-key, couldn't-be-bothered guitar intro that sets up Julian Casablancas slacker croon that builds into excited chants and passioned howls through the entire steady rocker. There are not one, but two build up and break downs that causes one's head to bob and hands to clap involuntarily. The second crest delivers a trademark Albert Hammond Jr. guitar solo that brings the goosebumps just like the old days. Only the coldest hearts, tinniest ears and most jaded sensibilities would not enjoy this track. To the rest of you, the long delays and tiring wait on The Strokes fourth album "Angles" was worth it.
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The Strokes – Under Cover of Darkness
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