I’ve been beyond eager to hear the Strokes new single “Under Cover Of Darkness” ever since it’s 30 second clip premiered. The band premiered the song today, giving it away for free on their site.
I’ve had a few listens now, and it’s everything that I hoped it would be. It sounds like the band has effectively combined the best parts of all of their different sounds. It’s definitely sounding a lot more like their earlier days, which is something most Strokes fans will be happy to hear.
The guitars come blazin’ tuned to the perfect degree, with some pretty great riffs. Julian does some of his signature vocals tricks. There’s even vocal harmonies from some of the band (sounds like Albert) giving us something fresh.
This is quite a comeback single. Welcome back guys.
[mp3]: The Strokes – Under Cover Of Darkness
Zach — 9 Feb 11
This song is an amazaing return for the Strokes. So pumped their giving it to people for free. So excited for the new album.
DJ Says. . . — 9 Feb 11
[...] Ok, I have listened to this new track that crashed the interwebz 3 times, and I am not mad about it. At the same time I was hoping to hear something a little more memorable or maybe not sound exactly like they did 4 years ago. Judge for yourself, check out “Under Cover Of Darkness.” [...]
Dan — 10 Feb 11
Great to have them back! Good vibes in this song.
Andrew Zim — 10 Feb 11
i fully loved First Impressions of Earth (not to the extent of Is This It? and Room on Fire, but still), but I am more than stoked to hear them getting back to the old sound to some extent. Pure Fire!!
Steveo — 10 Feb 11
This song is everything missing from modern radio. DJSays needs to go back and jam his Lady Gaga
Anonymous — 10 Feb 11
So stroked for the album!
chris — 10 Feb 11
great song, sounds even better when its free
http://wolfringssoundbites.blogspot.com/2011/02/strokes-new-album.html#more
DJ Says. . . — 1 Mar 11
[...] The Strokes are streaming another track from their forthcoming release “Angels.” You’re So Right will be available March 1 as a b-side to the “Under Cover of Darkness” 7” single. I am feeling this one a bit more than the first leak. [...]