The Strokes | Room on Fire | Album

The Strokes "Room on Fire"

LP (NEW) - Vinyl, RCA, Europe, 2023, 19658801681. Blue Vinyl, Reissue, Printed Inner Sleeve

The Strokes' second studio album, Room on Fire (2003), is widely regarded as a high-quality "refinement" of their debut, Is This It. While it initially faced criticism for being too similar to its predecessor, it has since been re-evaluated as a masterpiece in its own right. At launch, some critics labeled it a "safe" follow-up or a "rehash". The Guardian notably called it "uninspired filler", while others found it to be a "svelte 33-minute" burst of energy. Over time, the album’s reputation has improved significantly. Pitchfork updated its historical stance in 2021, boosting its score to a 9.2, citing it as a "different, better album" with major improvements in musicianship.

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