strokes - new abnormal (1lp/180g)

Eight years after their last full-length, The New Abnormal finds The Strokes sounding simultaneously matured and revitalized. With production by Rick Rubin and flourishes of ‘80s synth-pop and post-punk, the album leans into lush, melancholic textures without losing the band’s signature cool.

Julian Casablancas’ vocals are both vulnerable and detached, floating over glistening guitar lines and pulsing drum machines. Tracks like “At the Door” and “Brooklyn Bridge to Chorus” feel reflective yet restless, capturing the disillusionment of modern life with melodic finesse.

Vinyl Release Date: 10 Apr 2020