Their first 2 albums were great, then, Jive City
The Strokes fell victim to the same problem as Smashing Pumpkins: too-complicated guitar chords + the unchecked ego of the songwriter/lead vocalist.
“I like that about the Republicans; the evidence does not faze them, they are not bothered at all by the facts.” -Bill Clinton
Because the “facts” are very, very often totally fabricated.
I hate it when some insecure guy wants to shake hands to lessen his insecurity, and then grips too early and just grabs your fingers, making it impossible for you to grip, leaving you looking like a pussy, and then he has successfully transferred his insecurity onto you!
Everyone’s Favorite: Bible Criticism!
Okay Jesus, let me get this straight. I should sell everything that makes my life worth living. Then I should give the money to people who have the exact same income as myself, but are “poor” becuz they spend all their money on alcohol and drugs? Then I should become homeless and walk all over town “preaching” a message people have heard a million times, but insist on ignoring.
Hmm. No. Try again.
