The Strokes new album, "Comedown Machine," comes out soon, and I hope to review it shortly after its release. However, the band already released two songs in the run up the albums release, and these two songs could not be more different. "All of the Time" plays like a return to form after some of the more challenging (I mean challenging to listen to) cuts from 2011's "Angles." Everything that caused you to fall in love this band shines through on the track. The angular guitars, the nonchalant vocals, and the lower east side swagger, it's all here. It's almost like 2001 never ended. If this track serves as any indication, any Strokes fan should get excited for the album's release. The familiar nature of "All of the Time" contrasts with another track leaked from the album called "One Way Trigger." If you thought "Machu Picchu" was the best track on "Angles" than you'll find yourself in heaven. If you really dislike 80's synth bands like A-Ha, this might be your personal 10th circle of Hell. Two very different early listens mean that this album could either reach new heights or sink like the Titanic filled with fat people. Make sure to come back in a couple weeks and find out.
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