The Strokes are an amazing band. Their music makes me happy! I definitely like their sound. Sadly though, I can't get the DVD to work on any of my computers at home--just on my dvd player for my tv.

This cd made me realize that there are still music artists out there that are good. The Strokes managed to emerge from all the Britneys and Backstreet Boys of the world and make their own sound. Granted it's influenced by Television, Velvet Underground and other 70s/80s bands, it's still their own sound. The Strokes, along with the Vines, the Hives, Interpol, and every other artist that has emerged the past few years are a good listen for you if you like the Velvet Underground, if you like the Talking Heads, the Ramones...and if you like the Strokes, and The Vines, and everyone, then you'll like the 70s/80s bands I mentioned before. Just give them one listen.

The Strokes are just fun is that so wrong, what it's not cool to have fun anymore. Well if is pick up this album it's great. Is this it is kinda slow but good. The Modern Age is a sheer visceral thrill. Soma is probably the best song on the album, the ending is great. Barely Legal is a song that is great in the car. Someday should be played at every graduation instead of that stupid green day song. the next is a great filled with great solos. Hard to Explain is kind of an 80's flasback at first. The next is a very good jumpy song. The next is a heartfelt song that is amazing. And finally Take it Or Leave it is a fast paced roller coaster. And the DVD is icing on the cake.

When I got this CD I had already gotten the most popular albums by the premier garage bands: "Veni Vedi Vicious" by the Hives (good the first few times but gets really old after that; 3/5), "White Blood Cells" by the White Stripes (first four songs are wonderful, the rest are good but not quite as much so; 4/5) and "Highly Evolved" by the Vines (very, very good, great mix of hard and soft songs; 5/5).

Then I got this CD. All I've had to say about is this: absolutely love the album, absolutely love the band. Every song on here is wonderful and original in their own special way, and yet they flow so well from one to the next. And no I've listened all the way through this song many, many times and it hasn't gotten old at all. And no again, the processed vocals of Julian Casablancas do not deter from the songs. In their own special way, I really can't describe how, but the songs wouldn't be as good without them. They just fit with the songs. There is no reason to go through the songs and discuss them because I would have the same thing to say every time. I will say that my favorite songs are "Is This It" and "Last Nite."

But what do I think about the DVD???

Wonderful as well. The CD just wouldn't have been the same without it. It showcases the band's attitude in a great way and never goes away from that. Tell me, in what other band would the lead singer try to mess up the other members playing their instuments? And where else would you find a guitarist like Nick Valensi dance around in antic movements onstage? And where else would you find a guitarist like Albert Hammond, Jr. stick his burning cigarette in his guitar strings for safe keeping? I can't think of any other bands with these qualities that the DVD showcases so well. Favorite video: "Someday" for its wonderfully portrayed bar scene and its hilarious "Family Feud" rip-off. I'm serious, I watch this DVD once every day. It's that good.

All in all, a magnificent combination of the album and the DVD. If I could I would give it a 6/5. But considering I can't do that, I'll have to give it a 5/5, even though it's so much better than anything else out there. Trust me on this one.

I really like this CD. It's catchy, fun and isn't brainless. "Someday" and "Hard to Explain" are infectious, but "Trying Your Luck" is the favorite. You only have to hear one or two songs of this band to know they know what they are doing. As for the big hype about the band, I don't read the music mag and rarely watch MTV, so I wasn't aware of it. I heard "Last Nite" on the radio and decided to give this CD a try. All the songs are good independently, though they tend to sound all alike in first couple of hearings. Overall the album definately has a great feel to it. And best of all you will not be bored if you like any one of their songs. Yes, the sound does remind me of Velvet Underground, Television, Ramons..but I can't say they are music of my generation. No doubt the Strokes is influenced by these band just like my musical taste is influcenced by them. You can borrow Velvet Underground and Nico or Marquee Moon CD from your older brother's collection and if you like what you hear, you should give this CD a try.