The Strokes

I have loved The Strokes for a long time and regret not seeing them in concert when they traveled to Austin two years ago. Mostly, I love the way some of their songs change from a softer rock song like "Someday" to the elevated guitar-heavy songs like "Juicebox." They have such a distinct sound that is unlike any other rock band I've heard, better than the generic talk-singing of the early-20s rock bands that have been popular in the past. Listening to them in the car on the way to school certainly wakes me up and helps me focus before soccer games. I like most of their older material, just because it's what I have been comfortable with for the past years of my life. Here are some of the songs that I've enjoyed the most:

"You Only Live Once"

"Reptilia"

"Someday"

"Is This It" -- Julian Casablancas (the lead singer) looks stoned the whole time but....... its a great song