For some, The Strokes are a religion. I am NOT kidding! I've heard people say it out-loud first hand. And if the Strokes are a religion, then that would make their frontman... the prophet? the Messiah? the chosen one?
Julian Casablancas - 11th Dimension
Julian Casablancas released his first single 11th Dimension on September 18th. His PR staff must be deliriously happy because it seems that the entire blogging community is talking about it and fans have it on permanent loop. What a tease! Keeping his followers on the verge of ecstasy, just waiting for the final release of his solo album Phrazes for the Young.
Like it? Yes. Love it? No.
You can't blame me for expecting a Strokes-esque single.
It is rather jolly and we owe that to the synth - the 80's are back to stay! Now, don't take me wrong -and this might sound pretty awful- but I was expecting something sinister, angry, playful and witty all at the same time... what I like to call optimism with overtones of realism and apathy. Sorry for being so crude.
I'll remain faithful to the band... for the time being, but I'm stubborn and have detachment issues and I like my Casablancas with some Moretti, Hammond, Fraiture and, especially Valensi on the side. Cut me some slack.
and... it's Friday. So, like Julian says:
"Drop your guard, you don't have to be smart all of the time"
***NOTE: He also released the album cover. Now THIS I really like. No text , just great photography, high contrast, and muted colors blended with neon details. The design makes Julian appear as the king and master of the music studio and for some reason, makes me think of Dorian Grey, Dada and collage. Yup, a mixture of the classical and the new.
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