Is This It
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Is This It is the debut album of American rock band, The Strokes. The album marked the band as the first to break into the mainstream as part of the turn-of-the-millennium garage rock genre trend.
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About
Is This It is the debut album of The Strokes released on August 27, 2001 in United Kingdom and October 9, 2001 in the United States by RCA. Following the release, the album gained critical and popular attention for their stripped down sound. On July 2006, the album was ranked 48 on The Observer's list of 'The 50 Albums That Changed Music.'
Nonetheless, the famous singles released from the album includes: "Someday", "Hard to Explain" and "Last Nite" were all performed well in the U.S. Modern Rock Charts.
The album is certified Gold in the United States and certified platinum in United Kingdom.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Is That It | 2:35 |
| 2 | The Modern Age | 3:32 |
| 3 | Soma | 2:37 |
| 4 | Barely Legal | 3:58 |
| 5 | Someday | 3:07 |
| 6 | Alone, Together | 3:12 |
| 7 | Last Nite | 3:17 |
| 8 | Hard to Explain | 3:47 |
| 9 | When It Started | 3:36 |
| 10 | Trying Your Luck | 3:27 |
| 11 | Take It or Leave It | 3:16 |
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NME Carling Award | Best Album for "Is This It" |
| 2002 | Meteor Ireland Music Award | Best International Album for "Is This It" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Is This It | Certified Gold | United States |
| Certified Platinum | United Kingdom |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Modern Rock | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Hard To Explain | 27 | Is This It |
| 2002 | Last Nite | 5 | Is This It |
| 2002 | Someday | 17 | Is This It |
Credits
Performance Credits
The Strokes Primary Artist, Primary Artist
Fabrizio Moretti Drums
Nikolai Fraiture Bass
Julian Casablancas Vocals
Nick Valensi Guitar
Technical Credits
Greg Calbi Mastering
Gordon Raphael Producer
Trivia
- "New York City Cops" was pulled out from the North American edition and was replaced by "When It Started" following the September 11, 2001 terror attack. Because the band thought the song might be insensitive.
- On July 2006, the album was ranked 48 on The Observer's list of 'The 50 Albums That Changed Music'.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
