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This Was It: Inside The Whirlwind That Was The NYC Rock Revival

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This Was It: Inside The Whirlwind That Was The NYC Rock Revival

May 24, 2017 • Author Lizzy Goodman talks about living through — and revisiting — the explosive rock scene in New York during the early 21st century to write her oral history, Meet Me In The Bathroom.

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World Cafe

Weekend LISTening: 8 Great Debut Albums

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August 5, 2016 • Many great artists take a while to reach their zenith, but how many artists' careers were defined by their first albums?

All Songs Considered

The Strokes, Ray Davies, Liz Carroll

January 4, 2006 • Long-awaited new music from The Strokes; a first-ever solo studio CD by former Kinks frontman Ray Davies; Tortoise and Bonnie Prince Billy collaborate on a new CD and more.

The Strokes, Ray Davies, Liz Carroll

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All Songs Considered

The Best Songs of 2003

December 21, 2003 • It certainly is the age of the song. The days of the MP3 aren't so different from the days of the 45 rpm. We've "streamed" our picks for 2003's best songs, so click to listen and hope it doesn't skip!

The Best Songs of 2003

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Julian Casablancas: New Band, New Album, No Compromises

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Julian Casablancas: New Band, New Album, No Compromises

October 1, 2014 • The Strokes frontman — now with a new band, The Voidz — returns with his most challenging release yet: a strange, dark album influenced by '80s hardcore and underground world music.

Julian Casablancas: New Band, New Album, No Compromises

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Music Reviews

'First Impressions of Earth' from the Strokes

Fresh Air

February 6, 2006 • First Impressions of Earth is the third album by the Strokes. The record offers some self-criticism — and some frantic career adjustment in the midst of the music. The Strokes begin a 17-city tour on March 3.

'First Impressions of Earth' from the Strokes

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