Engineering The Sound: The Strokes' Is This It

In 2001, The Strokes released 'Is This It' and changed the paradigm of rock 'n' roll forever. Here's what went into crafting its raw, visceral sound.

AS --> by Anthony Sfirse April 4, 2021 Features Pro Audio The Strokes Copied to clipboard AS --> by Anthony Sfirse April 4, 2021 Copied to clipboard Features Pro Audio The Strokes In 2001, The Strokes released Is This It and changed the paradigm of rock ‘n’ roll forever. Here’s what went into crafting the raw, visceral sound of one of the best rock albums of all time. At the turn of the new millennium, the climate of the music charts was rather erratic. Nu-metal was solidifying itself, with Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park and Papa Roach climbing up the charts; gangster rap was makin

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