Early reactions to The Strokes new record Comedown Machine
Full reviews of the new album are probably still a month or so away but it seems like journalists started receiving their copy of Comedown Machine today. Some early reactions on Twitter (via mateja at The Strokes News)
Jenny is Deputy News Editor at the NME.
http://twitter.com/jenny_stevens/status/298417315622567938
Jim writes for Shortlist magazine.
Not saying this new Strokes album sounds a bit 80s but a beach volleyball montage just broke out in the office.
— Jimi Famurewa (@Jimfam) February 5, 2013
Niall (who admits he dislike Angles) is Q magazine reviews editor.
http://twitter.com/NiallMDoherty/status/298742778643492864
Ben writes for The Fly
the new strokes album is so interesting to listen to
— Ben Homewood (@ben_homewood) February 5, 2013
julian is so debonair and sexy, even the bit that sounds like in for the kill is good and the songs are very attention grabbing
— Ben Homewood (@ben_homewood) February 5, 2013
the last song would sound good if you listened to it while snogging someone, perhaps in a quaint coastal tea room
— Ben Homewood (@ben_homewood) February 5, 2013
it's really romantic and sounds like the olden days
— Ben Homewood (@ben_homewood) February 5, 2013
https://twitter.com/THEFLYMAGAZINE/status/298755287999995905
So it seems like this album is very 80s (which is no surprise) but also a lot of fun! Also some people who didn’t like Angles that much seem a lot more positive already. The 80s style will probably continue to divide fans especially those who dislike One Way Trigger but I am more intrigued than ever to hear Comedown Machine.
