The Strokes - Top 10
Journal Entry - 4.13.2025
Trying my best to rank my favorite Strokes songs (as of today). Pretty tough, but I'll do my best.
My first taste of The Strokes was playing Reptilia on Guitar Hero. Picked them back up when The New Abnormal dropped, and it became one of my favorite albums of all time.
10. What Ever Happened?
Album: Room On Fire
Release Date: October 28, 2003
Beat the sophomore album curse with this off the rip.
"I wanna be forgotten | And I don't wanna be reminded"
9. Chances
Album: Comedown Machine
Release Date: March 26, 2013
Thumbs up for Comedown Machine dreamy stuff. Love listening to this one at night.
"I take my chances alone"
8. Hard to Explain
Album: Is This It
Release Date: July 30, 2001
Such a heavy and loud song from start to finish with no room to breathe.
"Was an honest man"
7. 12:51
Album: Room On Fire
Release Date: October 28, 2003
I've read this song represents the time leading up to coitus. It feels like going out on the town.
"We could go and get forties"
6. Selfless
Album: The New Abnormal
Release Date: April 10, 2020
Some of Julian's best vocals here.
"Life is too short, but I will live for you"
5. Why Are Sundays So Depressing
Album: The New Abnormal
Release Date: April 10, 2020
Play this song while walking around town, the bpm will time up perfectly with your steps.
"Take it easy, babe"
4. Is This It
Album: Is This It
Release Date: July 30, 2001
First song of their first album. A bass line that just won't quit.
"I just lied to get to your apartment"
3. I'll Try Anything Once / You Only Live Once
Album: The Singles - Volume 1
Release Date: March 20th, 2006
Bit of a cheat putting this song since it has like three different versions, but I make the rules.
"Ten decisions shape your life."
2. 80's Comedown Machine
Album: Comedown Machine
Release Date: March 26, 2013
A really close second. This song can take me wherever I want to go.
"So please, run away."
1. Ode To The Mets
Album: The New Abnormal
Release Date: April 10, 2020
My favorite Strokes song, but also I believe it is their best. What a way to close such a great album.
"Drums please, Fab"
Extra
Honorable Mentions:
Under Cover of Darkness, Call Me Back, Razorblade, Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men, Call It Fate Call It Karma, Ask Me Anything, You Talk Way Too Much
Really sorry to these songs.