The Strokes / Is This It

Is This It is the widely acclaimed 2001 debut album by American rock band The Strokes, a pivotal record in the early 2000s garage rock revival. The album is celebrated for its raw, lo-fi sound, confident swagger, and New York City-centric themes of youth, relationships, and urban life. The album packs its 36-minute runtime with eleven concise, energetic songs that quickly became anthems, including the singles "Last Nite," "Hard to Explain," and "Someday". Lyrical themes range from the weirdness of the modern era to relationship stress and the challenges of growing up.