The Strokes’ acclaimed second studio album, Room On Fire, originally released in 2003, showcases the band sharpening their signature sound with even more swagger and precision. After an initial attempt to work with famed producer Nigel Godrich—which the band ultimately found “soulless”—they reunited with Gordon Raphael, the producer behind their celebrated debut Is This It, to capture the raw energy they were known for.
Packed with iconic tracks like “Reptilia,” “12:51,” and “Meet Me in the Bathroom,” Room On Fire continues to stand as a cornerstone of early-2000s indie rock, blending tight rhythms, gritty guitars, and Julian Casablancas’ unmistakable vocals.
TRACKLIST
SIDE A
- What Ever Happened?
- Reptilia
- Automatic Stop
- 12:51
- You Talk Way Too Much
- Between Love & Hate
SIDE B
- Meet Me in the Bathroom
- Under Control
- The Way It Is
- The End Has No End
- I Can’t Win
