New Strokes - "Juicebox"
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horrible?
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Really? I like it.
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i admire that they're trying something different, but this is horrible.
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That bass riff sounds a bit like the theme from "Batman." Other than that It's not a bad song.
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you like shit mofo because mofo you are shit
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it's kind of good. but it doesn't touch any of their past singles in terms of that "instant classic" quality they all had
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I have to agree with robert, everything about this song blows. That bassline sounds like a theme from a Saturday morning cartoon. And what's with Julian's singing about 35 seconds in? I realize they want to try something different after making Is This It 2.0 aka Room on Fire but this is horrible and sounds nothing like the Strokes that I knew.
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Wow, unexpected.
I'd rather they try something new and fail then listen to Is This it? 3.0
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Not the same ol' same ol', which is good. I'm excited to hear the whole album, see what else they got going on.
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What kind of freaks dont like saturday morning cartoons?? who are you people???
the song is not bad --- and this is different for the strokers (at least for part of the tune you actually hear the singer's voice....i mean like, his human voice, not the Ned-Voice-Box he's been using to get famous and avoid criticism on his otherwise shitty voice.....)
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You say that like it's a bad thing -- what kind of freaks dont like saturday morning cartoons?? who are you people???
the song is not bad --- and this is different for the strokers (at least for part of the tune you actually hear the singer's voice....i mean like, his human voice, not the Ned-Voice-Box he's been using to get famous and avoid criticism on his otherwise shitty voice.....)
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You say that like it's a bad thing -- what kind of freaks dont like saturday morning cartoons?? who are you people???
and the song is not bad --- AND this is different for the strokers (at least for part of the tune you actually hear the singer's voice....i mean like, his human voice, not the Ned-Voice-Box he's been using to get famous and avoid criticism on his otherwise shitty voice.....)
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I'm not sure what I think of that on the the first listen. It kind of sounds like The Strokes covering a Franz track. It doesn't really do much and it needs a fucking hook. But I still kind of like it...
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holy crap! i am really good at posting things to the internet!
i always wondered what my thought process looked like.....
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Julian's singing is better. he doesn't sound as bored.
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Somebody's been listening to Queens of the Stone Age.
-and I like his "bored" style rather than this screaming.
3.0 might have been nice if this is the alternative,
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hmmm, I like it though even though it isn't innovative. I am glad that they will be trying something new on this album.
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sounds like they actually learned how to rock out, as opposed to just kinda lazily rocking.
i dig the tune a lot
and the bassline is reminiscent of Peter Gunn, not Batmann
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it rocks.
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gawd.....freaks tryin to talk like theys no someting..da only ting these Strokers can stroke are punk freak scot's tiny itsy bitsy weiner...bs losers
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AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL.
I had to check my calendar to see that this was indeed, not april fool's and you hadn't posted a System of a Down song instead.
AWFUL.
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sweet, more people to jump off the band wagon
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yeah, i actually DID think scott put up System of a Down for a sec. but oh well, life goes on!
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I like it. Yeah, it's kind of harsh at first, but the payoff at :50 or so where they break into the hook makes for some nice interplay. It's just one song, anyway, so I think it's a bit soon to be doing any bandwagon jumping (on or off).
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I must be a gimp because I can't download it. Instructions, please?
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Not bad, though not, at least upon my initial listen, really that great. My knee-jerk reaction, upon hearing the opening bass riff was "ok... they've stopped ripping off Television and the Cars and moved on to ripping off the Cramps."
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I just don't know yet. I imagine it is going to take a bunch of listens to get use to this (dare I say) progression
Actually, I think it's only a progression in that it differs greatly from the first two albums... it's going to be hard to top "is this it?"
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i fucking dig it around the 49 second mark. glad they are trying something new. DON'T HATE!
http://d.turboupload.com/d/69559/45RPM_The_Strokes_-_Juicebox.mp3.html
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thanks to the links given but in lieu of it being a grower (say after 12 listens)...I don't think this one's gonna be my fave for now.
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one more thing, based on their new sound, i bet they dont wear converse anymore. heh :)
gone is ze old skool.
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considering Room On Fire topped Is This It for me, this stands a good chance i think :)
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One of the best bands of our time is trying really hard to shed the bagage of being really cool, and having people write comments about them on the internets.
Dig:
somebody hung up the phone, and julian sounds good.
new semigloss production
prominent bassline (enter sandman speed up?)
tempo changes, ala Franz
same lyrical theme: detached romanticism, mythic cool
It's not the instant indie dance party jam of 12:51, or the instant trip to the basement to check out dad's records of "Last Night," but let's give it some time. at least a few more hours.
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I like it.
that opening bassline sounds like it was lifted from Prodigy's "Hot Ride"
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They rule.
you're just haters
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It's . . . Shiv said above "It kind of sounds like The Strokes covering a Franz track" and I have to kindof agree (and by a crazy coincidence Winamp randomly popped up the daft punk remix of "Take Me Out" immediately after the song ended, though that's certainly not the Franz song that it's most like) . . . I'm a bit torn, but it shows a kind of eclectic potential, makes me think that the new album, well . . .
Actually, it leaves me scratching my head as to what the new album might be like. But that's a good thing, from a marketing perspective, 'cause now I'm damn curious. The song itself seems slightly schizophrenic, and my response is likewise. Not sure at all how this song will sit after stewing for a few days . . . nice to know that The Strokes are experimenting, though.
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Noisy. They used to be such a nice little pop band.
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What the...!?
I've been reading the commenst and... "Batman Theme"? "Peter Gunn Theme" (I would rather mention B-52's' "Planet Claire" bass riff wich has an obvious Peter Gunn rip-off with an edge)?
And then coparisons to Franz Ferdinand? QOTSA? System od a Down??? Cramps??? "Enter Sandman"???
Even Prodigy's "Hot Ride"???
Definitely whatever The Strokes do we will judge them with comments based in our own knowedge... I'm sure they listen and are more influenced by bands a little older that the Ferdinands or Prodigy.
My opinion: this song is a filler. They had fillers in the first two records, why leak the lead single? Blur did something alike when they released "Don't bomb when you are the bomb" as a sample for the "new" sound of their latest "Think Tank"...
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no, no "juicebox" is supposed to be the first single.
http://www.nme.com/news/strokes/21046
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"One of the best bands of our time..."
Wait - are we still talking about The Strokes? Yes? Really? OK, then....
hahahahahh...
Best bands of our time... ha.
Go away corporate shill.
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Well, if it is the first single better have a SUPER GREAT video to sell it trouhg the eyes.
I like the song but I agree with someone who wrote before about having a "no-grower" here.
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Well. Hmmm. Bass line is catchy, and I agree, I heard a Franz-like inflection in the opening second of the vocals. Not unpleasant and exciting to hear something new.
I envision this as a "Track 9" out of 11 tracks and not really as the first single to be released, per se.
The end of the song sounds more like "The Strokes" we "know & love" than the entire first half of the song.
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this sucks like my grandma tits
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So nobody minds Julian "rapping" the first two lines? It makes my skin crawl.
The vocals at the end are almost awesome enough to make up for the rest of the song though. I still can't decide.
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I love screaming parts of this song and bass riff is simply clever,.. definitly not bad invitation to new album. I am looking FRW!
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I listened to 5 time straight just to make sure I wasn't missing something. I wasn't, it sucks.
The bass riff sounds like something a tweeny garage pop-punk band would play to add something "fresh".
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what a piece of shit.
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what a piece of shit. it sounds like the vines taking a shit on "room on fire".
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Love it.
If the links above go down, you can download the track here at 'Stamps
http://www.badmintonstamps.com/zarchive0509.html#109
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ya know what, everyone loves to hate the Strokes way too much.
first people complain that the Is This It didn't sound as "raw" as the Modern Age EP.
then they complained that Room on Fire was like Is This It pt. 2 (which it clearly wasn't... there were new musical elements and textures brought into the sound, a la synth style guitars, etc.)
now this. they completely switch their sound around, and of course, everyone hates it (or should i say, claims to hate it).
you people are so bitter that it disgusts me. they're not aiming to be Radiohead or the Arcade Fire or some other pretentious cerebral music. the Strokes are simple, straighforward rock n roll. take it for what it is and quit over-judging every shred of music that they put out.
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the strokes are my favorite band, and i absolutely hate this song.
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i'd rather listen to the darkness than this. the first 30 seconds are especially cringeworthy.
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It sounds like Franz Ferdinand. Though at towards the end, that would of made a great song on its own...
I don't know, I'm still curious about the other tracks.
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I, too, cringed when I heard the first 30 seconds of the song, but by the time it was over I started to kind of like it. I think I will enjoy more after a few listens. It does leave me scratching my head wondering what the rest of the album will be like, but I'm all for making things interesting. I hate it when bands are predictable.
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The song's bassline makes me want to find my old Colecovision and play Spy Hunter. But I like it still.
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start your own band--- you fucking HATERS!
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the strokes are my favorite band and i was dissappointed initially with this song, as i was with 12:51. after 5 or 6 listens though, just like 12:51, i'm diggin it. certainly don't see the franz ferdinand comparison. reminds me more of where they were headed with "end has no end." excited to hear the rest.
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the bassline scares me. its a bit noveltyish and silly. and the 'standing in the lightfield' psyched out line is just shit i think. i think julians gotten happy and normal on us. its not hitting me at all like they used to. fuck. ill still probably buy the album and the single mind.. perhaps a nice b-side.
maybe theyll say "ho ho we leaked that to give you all a scare, shit isnt it?"
shouldve known once i caught sight of julians godawful tattoo
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yep its farrr tooo 'Vines-y' for comfort. i hate that bassline! its like...uh...something from some australian kids show. kid detectives. please dont let this song touch the new album. id have to question someones love for the first 2 albums if they like this thing
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aswell as the song i hope the 'first impressions of earth' is bullshit. ok i do sortof like the last minute or so of the song
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aswell as the song i hope the 'first impressions of earth' title is bullshit. ok i do sortof like the last minute or so of the song
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i love albert hammond's guitar playing so much and i always thought the strokes would be perfect if only julian would sing into the microphone. i should freakin love this song.
someone tell me, why don't i?
it's the goofy bass line intro, isn't it?
anyway, i do believe there's hope. certainly there is more than just this one potentially-not-so-bad-after-repeated-listenings song on the cd? right?
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why does it feel like they had three seperate songs and put them together up to 49 sec, and the middle and the actual strokes song ie.the last minute?
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i have come round on this song. it IS special.
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Only listened once, but methinks it isn't some of their best worl ever. Yeah, not really digging it too much.
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i think it's cool. the peter gunn thing underneath the singsong chorus kicks ass. as well as it's disappearance in the last third of the song. it's got energy and dynamics. cool.
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PLEASE HELP ME! I LOVE The Strokes and have been waiting with baited breath to hear their new stuff, but I can't get either of these links to work. Could some nice person please forward it to me by email or something (jude70_2@hotmail.com) so I can hear it (and hopefully manage to get it on my iPod....if I can figure out how!). Thank you!!! Love ya xxxx
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It's great fun, i love the way this song is making all the former fanboys shit their pants. I look forward to the new album, cheerios.
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'kbryan' = typical indieblog bitch. how boring.
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"quill" = one of the butt hurt fanboys, here is a flower for you. /cry
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This song is pretty damn good. I see alot of people on here commenting that they dont like it, or even hate it. But by the intelligence of their arguments, those people just dont like good music. Strokes covering Franz Ferdinand? Franz Ferdinand is a strokes cover band, so that would be like The Strokes covering the Strokes. Some other dude said "it sounds like theyve been listening to Queens of the Stone Age". Ummmmmm, okay dude.
This song is tough, i love the new production. It took me a couple listens to get into, but then again so has every one of my favorite all time albums.
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if the production was a bit different, and the first 30 seconds were revamped a little bit, i would love this song.
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yeh its gas laugh to see people who are dissapointed with their favourite group. indieblog bitch indeed
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it is moderately acceptable though. maybe in the context of the album evrything will become clear. for now though the bass seems to fuckin batman
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The links don't work. Someone post a new one, mail me? ivan.cronyn@gmail.com
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I think juicebox is the most contrasting songs brought about by the strokes, its riffs maybe a little different but who honestly gives a fuck!! You all criticise the bass riff but weezers hash pipe has a similar opening riff and thats one of their most renown songs!! i think its time they tried something a little different and unique and a true cult strokes follower would agree with their new approach!!!! JuiceBox Rulez You Batman THeme Haters Are Vaginal Discharge!!!
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And it sounds more like "Blues brothers" to me ASSHOLES!!!!
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it sucks like your mom is sucking me off right now.
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i dont get it either...
for once every group member is stepping outside or maybe even inside his covert comfort zone and is playing/singing out of his balls and everyone hates it. every truly GREAT band has to step up his music periodically in their careers. its called maturation. some do it well and some do it awefully (weezers new album is an example of it, infact its the most uninspired immature album from an experienced group i've ever heard) if you want lounge music i can give you the names of a couple great electronica groups. this is rock. personally i would be sick to hear any more boop-de-boop-doo-boop-boop from nikolai, the bands bassist and i think the distortion is perfect for the mood this song is trying to set. slight reverb is icing on the cake. comparisons to franz ferdinand and queens of the stone age are a joke. and oh by the way, i absolutely hate how EVERYTHING is a knockoff...but then again we're talking about really inspired music appreciators here :-p tempo changes in all kinds of music are nothing new guys, like as in centuries old. you guys really make me laugh
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I think this song is AMAZING! i think it's great that they're trying something a bit different! and its an awesome song! Can't wait to see them on tour
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no matter what way you look at it or try convince yrself - that song is very easily forgotten. and just average, if not really bad.
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It reminds me a ton of "Planet of Sound" by the Pixies. In a good way.
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eh, the song is all right for me.. nothing spectacular though. reminds me of how pissed I was to hear "beverly hills" for the first time.. knowing it was Weezer's first "single". but, for me, in the end it was the worst song on the album and overall I found the album to be a quality release.
keep in mind that the singles are the songs with the most commercial/general/radio appeal, not the best of the album.
high hopes for the rest of it :D
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=O..yo lo encontré maravilloso!
tiene un estilo distinto
pero jamás es horribvle
encuentro que su músik cada vez es mejor
y que inspiran a mas de una persona a valorar la buena musica
saludos ^^
Strokera..
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WHOA! EWWW! That stinks! It's like they had a horrible song and forgot all of the bridges. Take the guitar pedals away from Giuseppe.(
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Or Paolo.
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damn dirty wops
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Juice Box sounds like a 3rd rate stock 'thrash-metal' riff that every band in the SF Bay Area was doing from 87'-89'. Christ, any 15 year old metal dude with a peavey amp, ProCo Rat and Jackson clone guitar could produce this riff in his sleep.
Then the song slides into the 'major progression' that sounds like an outake from an 80's Rush album.
The produciton value is suspect, the song writing is not there and the lyrics are flat out stupid.
The Jokes, I mean Stokes can't even reinvent themselves with any gravitas. Once again, all the access to coke, hot sluts and recording industry blow hards does not me you can WRITE A SONG!
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I always thought that the secret ingredient to The Strokes recipe for cool, was their innocence, y'know? Yeah, they're decadent and jaded, but you come away from their albums feeling like, at their core, they believe in love and sincerity. It's always a surprise when they--the arbiters of "cool"--opt for a cheesy video game reference. Even when the lyrics come off trite, it makes you grin and think: just some NYC kids, gettin' their kicks. This new track is different, which is important for the guys this time around. The base line reminds me of Peter Gunn and Spy Hunter. Overall, the track sounds like a mash-up of Nine Black Alps and The Murder City Devils with Jim Morrison up front. I think it will take this track a little bit of time to catch on, because it truly is different, but it'll catch on in a big way. I also think it's probably not reflective of the rest of the album. Mark my words, this is going to have a real effect on the direction of American pop. Kids, I think, are tired of Franz's disco (nobody's listening to that new one stateside), and they definitely weren't gonna' go for The Strokes 3.0. Cool track.
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hey...the sites you posted have been blocked and Im DYING to hear this new track...some advice???
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it took them two years to make this? it's terrible.
this kind of stuff always baffles me, because it's not like they're doing the anti-pop thing - like so many people have pointed out they are essentially a pop band - yet there is absolutely nothing endearing/catchy/interesting/danceable about this song. it sounds lazy and is frustratingly non-catchy. how can they run out of ideas so fast? i seriously think every other song they've done (even that "post modern girls" song with regina spektor, a freaking b-side for gods sake) is better than this. and it's a single?
and this is never a good sign; my 12-year-old bro (who worships ac/dc, led zep and the hives... he's still learning) said this is his favourite strokes song by far.
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I think the first single from the stokes.. juce box.. is the worst that ive heard so far from the band.. but i dont give hopes off yet.. lets see whats on the rest of the album in 2006. Im a huge The Strokes fan.. so lets not give up hopes.. everyone makes a bad single once anyway..
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I think the first single from the strokes.. juce box.. is the worst that ive heard so far from the band.. but i dont give hopes off yet.. lets see whats on the rest of the album in 2006. Im a huge The Strokes fan.. so lets not give up hopes.. everyone makes a bad single once anyway..
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i cried when i heard this song for the first time. so shocking. i love the strokes but... i can't love this song. i want my old strokes back. i'd rather hear the "is this it" song again.
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The song is a grower. Initially i thought it sounded a bit ordinary but that chorus is in my head and i can't get it out. Its like 12:51 in that i felt it was dull to start with and now i worship the song. And anyone who says it rubbish i'd love to see them do better.
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the bass reminds me scarely of stereograms walkie talkie man
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most of your opinions are the same
its different and you dont like it
well if you wanted a repeat of room on fire
you should have bought the record again
the times they are a changin and so are the stokes
FOR THE BETTER
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Actually it's not batman, it's the videogame spy hunter!
here's the mp3
http://www.seibuone.com/45rpm/mp3s/1_45RPM_The%20Strokes%20-%20Juicebox.mp3
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I think Juice Box is a bit of shock to everyone- no one was reali expectin this 'cool, superheroish' outcome, but the strokes are appreciated for being different- i've listened to the song more then once, (yes over again) and im easily (after initially being confused) adjusting to the 'original' base line, - just maybe they can be forgiven for this, most likely
hope Nick ( if he is the guy that plays base) can cope with playing this.
Just like so many people have said about 12:51- its rare to like a band where you like every single song they do ( but after forcing yourself to listen to it a few more times you hear it from different sides), the song isn’t that bad, maybe just a little (to?) unexpected – I mean it’s been 2 years what on earth were strokes fans to expect.
Very glad their they’re not becoming repetitive
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I think this is just a bad song. Like someone said in the comments before, if the Strokes came out tomorrow and said "haha it's a fake, shit isn't it?" i'd breathe a huge sigh of relief and stop trying to trick myself into liking it. The production and the newer sound has got me excited about the album but this is still just a bad song.
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OK, I also felt that "wtf?" feeling upon first listen, but now I think it's really good....just listen to it 3 or 4 times, it really kicks in once you get into it. And now that I'm familiar with it, I find it has that great Strokes thing about it...the way they don't overplay a riff/hook and let it become boring - they play the good bits just enough to make you want more, and then snap, it's over too soon, and already I'm finding that I'm playing it again and again.
The bass/guitar relationship is good and creates lots of subtle harmonies and pleasing tones, to my ears. I likee.
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I think since RoomOnFire was like a continuation of IsThisIt, we should be happy that the new album sounds different. However, I had to listen to juicebox a few times before I got the hang of actually hearing what Julian is saying. I have faith in The Strokes and the rest of the album.
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Julian sounds as though, Hes actually trying this time round. He was sounding a little bored in Room on fire and it wasnt a very consistant album, As for the new song it has it has glimpses of The Strokes glory but then its diminished. Lets just hope that this isnt one of the best songs on the album and sadly now i hope the new album is as inconsistant as Room on fire, just so theres a chance that theres another song (like reptillia )that can remind me why I love the strokes. Any who, the song its self isnt a total drop. It just doesnt seem to be what Ive been waiting two years for, But Im still looking forward to the album.
Mia Swarovksi ! Melb. AUS
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no its not like anything on the past two albums but kudos to trying something to do
this song kinda sounds like julian took 2 random lines from various songs and threw them all to gether but hey. i rest my case with optomism that the album will rock balls
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I absolutley love the strokes. Is this it was a
masterpiece, room on fire was near perfect. This new single on the otherhand, shines light in the new direction the band is travling, and it may be away from selling out huge venues; but that may be ok. Like most people said, the base line is a little familar, but what I don't like is the new production, its too clean cut and very "unstrokesmanlike" conduct. The new album will sell, unless its leaked and reviewed as a trash, only time will tell, either way i'll pay $26 and go see them when they come. Cheers.
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ok, firstly all you little bitches that are like, "They used ot be such a nice little pop band" shut up and go to hell. Have you just smashed your brains out with a large heavy object?
A) Pop is an abreviation for the term "Popular Music" and there for any music that is popular at the time is "Pop"
B) If you look at the tracks on all there albums you can quite clearly see a progression, they are experementing with their sound.
C) Who the hell are you guys to criticise any music whatsoever as you couldn't make anything even comparable to what they have done in this song.
D) There not fucking Juke Boxes to churn out little teeny bopper hits cos you like it better, thats called selling out children.
Well i feel better now.. and i havent checked my spelling so im sure there is plenty of typos for you to pick me up on.
Bye Bye All
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It rocks
It amazed me
I was truly awestruck
How come you all think it's crap?
I don't get you guys..
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At first listen, this song is a contrast to everything we've ever heard by the Strokes, but this song grows on you.. quick. like, i've listened to it a total of 7 times since i got it last night from my friend. And I'm already humming it and stuff.
I think it's a good form. And Julian Casablancas is a great conveyer and portrayer. He knows how to make us feel what he's saying.
I always thought of the Strokes as kind of a dirty, gorgeous, tough but sensitive, pretty-boy band and this song does nothing to hinder that reputation.
WHY WONT YOU COME OVER HERRREEE?
sorry guys.
i <3 the strokes and i'm sooo looking forward to the album!!! :)
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i dislike the singing in the verses and i hate the distortion on the bass... and the line itself. i blame their new producer david kahne who is trying to prove himself by changing the sound. Its a decent song, but the bass is too loud and you can hardly hear the rhythem guitar or drums. I also hear alot of you saying "julian is actually trying to sing" but jules does open up like that in last night and reptilia, its nothing new. the "why dont you come over here" line sounds like hes trying to sing like the hives. but overall im very upset that they lost their simplistic new york garageband sound. DAMN YOU DAVID KAHNE!
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It could sounds like shit, but I like it
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It's...well...different, I guess?!? But not TOO unexpected, seeing as this is what their sound has been building up to become, after R.O.F. It's the natural progression from album to album. But to be honest, I am missing what they used to be, but oh well. They're the strokes, so even if they produced shit, the majority of people would eventually force themselves to think it was good because we're all so in love with them already, and can't think otherwise.
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jules rules
i luv him
i want him to r.a.p.e me
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everyone on this page are a bunch of bandwagoners, have no musical sense and are stuck on is this it... first of all the song is good,a real rock song, the lyrics are good, it's not the same old teen age angst or relationship slip ups or whatever the fuck, it has hints of pixies, charles thompson aka frank balck in them, standing in the light fields waiting for some action... thats good shit, well hold tight kids, all of you will swallow your opinions once the cd comes out.
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this new song is soooooo sick!!! Although I absolutely love the first two albums, and have been listening to them for the past four years, I think this album is going to be the best yet. NME and Rolling Stone both listened to all the tracks from the new album, and Rolling stone said this made the first two albums look like childs play, and considering Rolling Stone rated both albums at 4 stars, being excellent, I think that this album is going to be the best yet, and rock the socks off everyone!! I hate it when people jump on the bandwagon, but honestly, it bothers me that shit bands like good charlotte are popular and people like the strokes, who make amazing music, are confined to underground radio and to fans who heard from word of mouth or happened to get lucky early on and hear of them right when their first alubm was released (me, I lucked out as there was some article on them and I investigated and was forever changed in my music taste), so I hope this is their breakout album, and at least gets them somewhat more popular in the states, making them tour here more instead of in the damn UK all the time, leaving us poor fans in the US stranded, especially arizona haha. Anyways, had to let it out there, but this track efffing rocks the house!!! Sooo sickkk and casablancas is finally using his real voice, which is sickkkk!!
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WELL FIRST OF ALL SCREW ALL U LOSERS WHO DONT LIKE THE SONG.. THIS SONG IS REALLY AWSOME.. WHATS WITH ALL U PEOPLE!!?! HONESTLY, IT IS DIFFERENT... A LIL MORE HARDER THEN THER USUAL STUFF BUT THAT AINT THAT BAD IS IT?!! SERIOUSLY ITS A PRETTY COOL CHANGE CUZ THE SONG IS SOUNDS HARD YET IT SOUNDS LIKE THER OLD STUFF IN CHORUS AFTER JULES DOES THE SCREAMIN... IT SOUND GOES BACK TO THER OLD STUFF.. SO I THINK ITS A LIL BIT OF BOTH .. WHICH IS FREAKIN AWSOME.. AND NO ONE MENTIONIN HOW AWSOME THE BASS IS!!!? AND DRUMS..WOW FAB KILLIN THOSE DRUMS... AND OMG ALBERTS AWSOME GUITAR SOLO?!! ITS REALLY AWSOME STUFF.. STROKES ARE GROWIN UP.. AND CHANGIN A LIL BIT OF THER SOUND.. BUT IT AINT TOTALLY A BAD THING.. WELL ANY COMMENTS.. EMAIL ME AT RUPNSARAH4EVER@YAHOO.COM... AND WELL STROKES ARE MY FAV BAND AND ALWAYS WILL BE.. THEY'LL NEVER LET ME DOWN! I LOVE YA GUYZ KEEP ON ROCKIN!
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i like the new song but i wish they did something else instead of that cheesy intro. i'm pretty sure that's the main reason why people don't like it. for me, its the only reason i have a problem with this song at all. its so goofy.
it's actually a pretty good song though and i love how julian has more emotion in his vocals now. its nice.
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Why are people getting agressive ??? BTW i didnt like the song to start with but i came back to say I love it ... The 'chessy' start rocks. I love the bass its like their just mucking round. Plus i like the fact the music is heavier and theres less distortion on julians voice ... play nice kids
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THE STROKES ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!
JUICEBOX is the best song of the year!
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hello, i just came to say that at first when i heard the song i thought it was way different from the way the strokes sounded. i was very disappointed. i listened to it a lot thinking it would sound better, but no it still continued to sound bad. well i listened to it a day later and you know what, it sounds pretty good, the first part is cheesy, but keep listenin and the strokes are still the strokes kids, so don't worry be happy!
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haaai
When I heard the song for first I was totally in shock! It was so unexpected! I think i like the song, but the intro is bad..I miss the old strokes.. I hope I get used at there new style:) and I think the all star converses are gone:(
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someone said that juicebox sounds like the murder city devils and nine black alps mashed-up with jim morrison on lead vocals. in totally get that that vibe in "standing in the lightfield" "standing in the lightfield"....fuck the last minute is epic. cant wait for the album
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I love the Strokes.. and when I heard this song I was a bit confused. It didn't have that origional strokes feel to it so I was a bit scared that they had changed too much. The intro is a bit odd.. totally not like them, but the more I listen to the song, the more its growing on me. The new albumn should be pretty interesting thou. I can't wait to hear it!
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I love the Strokes.. and when I heard this song I was a bit confused. It didn't have that origional strokes feel to it so I was a bit scared that they had changed too much. The intro is a bit odd.. totally not like them, but the more I listen to the song, the more its growing on me. The new albumn should be pretty interesting thou. I can't wait to hear it!
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Wow this is extremely from their more simplistic first two albums. I think the begginning sucks ass especially when it sounds like julian is talking and then screams about 38 seconds into the songs. The drums are also much more complicated from the first two albums. I like the hook about 50 seconds in. That sounds cool. Overall i dont like it.
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i think it's alright. very different but it has the same theme from the strokes. just a bit diff. but i think franz had a better single than the strokes. but i will always like the strokes no matter what.
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Wow, so many people either love it or hate it, i just skipped to the bottom.
That vines part blows.
The so cold part is awesome.
I think the bass has too much gain.
its missing either a classic nick guitar solo, or an albert one. I think they were all drunk when they did this, fab doesn't sound like he is wearing his green t-shirt, and i bet albert's hair is no longer fro-ishly cool.
I think the song is ok.
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I didn't quite know what to make of this song when I first heard it, but I think it's really good. The intro's odd at first and I for a second didn't even think it was the strokes...but it's not that different from the kind of thing they did with the intro of reptilia...perhaps Juicebox just needs a little drum intro before the bass kicks in so it doesnt sound so full on...
but the pre-chorus is fuckin awesome, some of the most energetic shit the strokes have come up with yet, the "we got a city to love" is pure genius. the actual chorus still doesnt sound quite right to me but it's not bad. I've got to hand it to them, an entirely different vibe from Last Nite or 12:51... I didn't know if they could do it.
Juicebox is a worthy addition to the Strokes catalogue... better than Meet Me In the Bathroom, worse than What What Ever Happened... but certainly not shit. i would like to read the lyrics in their entirety as its hard to hear sometimes.
but yeah, pretty wicked song. much better than Franz's "Do You Want To" or Death Cab's "Soul Meets Body" or most of the pre-album singles we've seen this year.
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i luv this new sound. the strokes are simply amazing
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the bassline sounds like a bad tv series. i only really like the end of the song...when that "no no no"
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wake up...that song is amazin. The third album is their big test and i fink its gna b great, ne1 agree?
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I think Juicebox is definetly a different sound for the Strokes as their not heavily relying on their idols the Velvet Underground or Television.. I think this song shows promise and potential for the new album.. Although I liked room on fire it was like listening to the sequel of Is This It, so although Juicebox may be different at least it something a bit fresh...
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Get Gorden back, this new david guy should stick to the crappy ass bands hes worked with in the past, Julian is not mark magrath, and The Strokes are sure as hell not sugar ray, GORDEN COME BACK!!!
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It's good to here a different sound from a great band. I like the song a lot, it's heavier in a lot of ways compared to their older songs. It's cool watching a band grow from record to record, hopefully their upcoming record will live to the rest and so far so good.
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Ify ou listen to it 5 times straight you won't be able to quit humming "you're so cooooooold"
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FINALLY they have something out,its been forever!I really like it,his voice sounds good,like always.The beats ..new.
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i love the strokes & my computer's nearly killing me cos it's not letting me download juicebox. i need this song! can someone please send me a good link or a file? my address is pip_nz@hotmail.com it would make my day!
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the song's pretty ok. it sounds new, finally!
i'm gonna see them live in october (wooo), so i guess i'll make up my mind when i hear it then.
someone said it sounded like system of a down. i agree: it's so freaky O.o the bass and the first 2 lines remined me of "boom" and no, not that hot. but the ending, like some said, it's awsome, very stroke-ish
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i think it's amazzzzing! best one from the strokes so far, even if it is a bit different from there usual.
awesome
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i think it's amazzzzing! best one from the strokes so far, even if it is a bit different from their usual.
awesome
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the best parts are when he says "you're so cold", "you're so cold"
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I really like this song for me the best part is the part you guys hate "Why dont you come over HEeere" and the batmanish bass.
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FANTASTIC SONG! anyone that says any different is a gay twat who just wants something to complain about because they live such a sad life - also, anyone that's called it 'bad', could you ever write even a song half as good as this? The answer is no.
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anyone who has dissed the strokes is just a jealous cunt, who cant recognise genius when they say it. not only are they the coolest band alive, they have the goods and talent to back it up. there going in a different direction. i love it. just sit back and let them do their thing, dont hate them for ebing somehting you dont like. oh, and is this it and room on fire are completely different, room on fire is more mature and expermental with sounds and wasnt as srushed as is this it, they took their time on and the smae with htis album. so dont put pointless shit on here that no1 appreciates. die hard strokes fan-fab or julian wannabe-joe
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So much fucking hate and love for this song going around. I'm glad to see that there's a little excitement going around this time, since Room on Fire didn't stir much up aside from those who were already planning on buying it.
I do agree that the opening bass-line is just a tad bit... stupid. It's not bad in terms of contrasting the other parts of the song, but I think they should have cut down on the intro and started at around :12. I also like that the solo is a little less loopy than what they've typically had in the past. Room on Fire was great, but I'm glad they're trying something new.
Even if this album eats total shit, they'll learn from it and the fourth album will probably strike the right balance between experimentation and the old stuff. Regardless, I'm not gonna bail on 'em till the album after this one. Now if that one completely blows...
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I think juicebox is much more of what i excected to be. The riffs are excellent and about the linebass... WOW!!! Jules's voice is gorgeus. It's something completely different compared to the last 2 albums but is great. And if you don't like it, well wait until you listen the whole album, hard to explain is great but it isn't the best of is this it, don't you think so? the same can happen to juicebox.
THE STROKES RULE
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The baseline reminds me of the song from Degrassi's Zit Remedy...and that's not a good thing. Just joking...it's f'kin chilled. Nothing wrong with this song at all. Anyone who's hating on it is adverse to evolution. The band hasn't let you down in the past...why lose faith now? Strokes rule.
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Is that the best you got? The store room's out of paper clips. I have to take my daughter to the orthodontist.
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stroke it
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I like it. Enough said.
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I like it too.
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I know he's saying "You're so cold", but it sometimes sounds like "Nicole, you're so cold" when he starts to say it.
A little help deciphering here....
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im just wondering how this would change there live act... like it seems they will be rocking ut a lil bit more.. i duno if this has anything to do with the price of fish but yeah.... i like it.. heard it for the first time at a bar last night because my computer has been stuffed and as soon as i herd that voice i was like fucking yeah... any ways its no is this is, but either was room on fire.. cant wait to hear the whole album but... sorry bout the shit talking
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does anyone know were i can get the full lyrics to the song?
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Holy smokes! When i first heard this song i wasn't sure what to make of it. It was nothing that i expected. The first time i heard the bassl line and julian come in singing i was like WHA?! the strokes have got more heavy in this album? but then you get through the song, and it turns into this ace melody, with actually good singing thats clear and crisp. Its very different to their two other albums, but you can still feel the original strokes pezazz in this song. alas! i was looking for hte lyrics and could not find them. this song is certainly a "grower" as the first time you hear it you are confused. Although i must say i listened to juice box, adn then "is this it" came on. I was freaked out even more.
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ALso this song does make me want to become a 70s spy. :) And also scream and someone very angrily
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nice...very nice indeed. I like it, the beats r nice n that bass line if pretty sweet and catchy. Gets real good around 39 seconds. Good that thet are tryin something new and different.
GO THE STROKES!!!!!!!!
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its a hell good song. Every strokes fan i know including myself loves it, its original, you'll have to agree and stop complaining if you dont like it coz if you cant cope with the fresh new strokes than why are you a fan and why are you POSTING SHIT??? arghh, haha im tired
Cya
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GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ya bottom line is...this is the strokes and it fucking rules!
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I like Julian's this unmerciful screaming!
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I LOVE IT
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wow! i absolutely love this song sooo much it is the greatest! now we kno he can sing! well i think he can soooooo much i love it!
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i think the strokes have been listening to Franz Ferdinand a bit.
It's so fucking danceable, it's stellar.
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though i am a huge strokes fan, i have to agree with most of the comments. the first thirty seconds are excruciating and i swear i could hear Jet in the chorus. i do like the fact that julian opened up his vocals a little more.. he's bringing jim morrison back from the dead!
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its got a velvet revolver kinda bassline thing going on. and then franz ferdinand sings at the start for a while!
Is this it and Room on Fire are two classic albums and naturally its gonna be hard to live up to that.
agree that hes better singing a 'bored' style but disagree that the album can get any worse than that song.
Everyone's been waiting for the strokes to try something different just so they could slag the life out of them because nobody can knock any of thier previous masterpeices.
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I fucken' love this song, it's the shit supre fucken awsome you guys rock
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I fucken' love this song, it's the shit supre fucken awsome you guys rock fuck the haters that hate on this single 'cause it rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This song is fuckin' genious, if you can't appreciate a different approach to music then you should just go whack off to Sigur Ros.
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At first I thought it to be a lil cheesy, but after listening to it many times over I found it to be really catchy, 50 seconds in it really kicks ass. I find that if you take it too seriously you will be dissapointed... have an open mind i say. It's a fun. catchy tune just to break the ice for their other tracks.
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This song was just what i needed.... i'm falling in love with the strokes all over again!! I can't get the chorus out of my head.
I think this album will be killer!
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ur all idiots, its call inovating. they are tryin something knew, which kicks ass by the way. and also u r basing the whole new alubum on this one song and also if u knew a little bit more about music and the sturcture of music u wouldn think that room and on fire and is this it are so similar.
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What the fuck is this?? What happened to the strokes.....I'd rather see a is this it 3.0 then this shit....if this is what coming up on their new album, I'll never in my life by that shit..just one word..fucking horrible!!
Maybe, if I keep listening to it I'll get brainwashed an I start to lika it, otherwise The Strokes are over
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this song is AWESOME. i dont think itd be a one of their instant classics... i know theyre going to have even better ones.
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i love it.
the fact that its getting people worked up and confused and surprised means theyre doing their job. i myself was surprised and i really like the bass and how its something new. as someone else said a while back, you have to give them credit for trying something new. what's the point of listening to bands when you know what they're gonna throw at you, and they do put out the same sound on all their records?
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I have been waiting for a new strokes release for some time...and I am sincerely disappointed with the new single :S I am really a stroke lover since it was released its my favourite band but...hmmm...I am really scared that im not gonna like the new CD...I want to like this new single but I just dont...I hate the bassline :S
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It's great. I don't see how most of you can hate it so much. It's funny when he's just talking/mumbling quickly, and when he starts singing--ahh, very nice.
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Artist : The Strokes
Title : Juicebox
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Everybody sees me
But it’s not that easy
Standing in the light field (standing in the light field)
Waiting for some action (waiting for some action)
Oh, but why won’t you come over here?
Why won’t you come over here?
We got a city to love.
Why won’t you come over here?
We got a city to love.
Old time grudges will die so slowly
I know you miss the way I saw you
And cold, you’re so cold, you’re so cold,
You’re so cold .
Nobody can see me
Everything’s too easy
Standing in the light field (standing in the light field)
Waiting for some action (waiting for some action)
Sister why won’t you come over here?
Why won’t you come over here?
We got a city to love.
Why won’t you come over here?
We got a city to love.
Old time lifts home will die so swiftly
You never trust me
For a while it was nice, but it’s time to say bye
Oh, cold, you’re so cold, you’re so cold, you’re so cold
No, no, no, cold, you’re so cold, you’re so cold, you’re so cold
Oh, no, no, no, no, cold, you’re so cold, you’re so cold, you’re so cold
Oh, you should go.
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possible faults:
"Sister" could be "She said"
and "lifts home" could be anything, its near impossible to tell.
other than that, pretty much right i think.
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You lot are damn hippies, The Strokes are good, so what if they sound different to alot of people ,i bet if they did the same kind of songs as before you would be complaining 'its too old, they need something new.
Alot of theses haters aren't into indie music in the first place and suck off on 'greasy old men in leather jackets' style like metallica, guns n roses,led zepplin.. who just get off on showing off how 'talented'they are and making crap songs that need 25 hour solos to justify themselves and lead singers have whiny voices that litterally sound like someone is strangling cats.
The stokes are sharp and effective, back off its one song and all though i wouldnt say its a classic i thinks its still good. I dont actually think its that differnt anyway i could still idnetify it was the strokes so what more could you want.
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It sure gets my foot a-tappin'.
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it's new and it's great. better with every listen.
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Everybody be cool, this is a robbery.
The new album will be stellar.
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Guys it rocks!
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korn meets scooby doo in a food processor. the lyrics are like julian casablancas was trying too hard to be julian casablancas. maybe it didn't help that i heard it first on kroq. i love the strokes with all my heart and soul so i really really hope the rest of the album isn't like this.
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Man, this single fucking kicks. I have an ipod with 2500 songs and I just keep playing this over and over and over. It sucks the first couple of times you listen I'll admit, but by the 4th time you get used to it and realize how genius it is. What a fresh sound!
To not like this song is stupid.
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Love the song! (and The Strokes)
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I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS *SAUNG*
GEE, GEE, GEEEEEEEEEEE!
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You all talk about this song as if it is the whole album. C'mon wake up to yourselves. It is one song! Dont compare it to their previous stuff because obviously different + their previous stuff is hard to live up too. Its a good song, overall. Cant wait for the new album!
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why is everyone complaining that that they are trying something new....its this stupid "fanboy" mentality...stick to the same formula and we'll be happy....bullshit
ok try this.....if this song wasnt by the strokes but by somebody else would u like it...of course u would....but people think that the strokes have to keep coming back with the same old shit....fuck that, this song fucking rocks
rolling stone says the new album is gonna blow the old shit out of the water and i for one cant wait
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You know, I like the way Tom Martin put it. It's very true. I seriously like that they're trying something new and so far it's working very well. Keep your negative comments to yourself you ignorant bastards.
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You know, I like the way Stupid Girl put it. It's very true.
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Juicebox rocks!
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Ok seriously who are you KIDS? you obviously dont know GREATNESS when you hear it. Go to bed its probably past your bed time anyway!
I LOVE THE STROKES, I think their totally underated. By the way I LOVE "JUICE BOX"
I cant wait to see them in again
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this is a great new song from the great rock and roll band The Strokes. Anyone who says otherwise was never a true fan of them and you suck.
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I love Juice Box. The Strokes never cease to amaze me. I understand that they are trying something different but there is something about the song that reminds you that they are the Strokes. I'll always love the way they can balance a song out to sound tough and yet, pretty at the same time. It's truly a gift when a band can do that..and continue to do that like the Stokes have.
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This song juicebox fucking rocks. And if you don't like it, i'm going to give you a fucking kick in your ass. This song is gorgeous I just can't stop listening to it over and over again.
Have you guys listened their new song I'll try anything once? This sounds more to their old stuff (that means awesome).
THE STROKES RULE
i'm crazy of hearing their new album... I bet it sounds amazing.
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when my friend first told me about it she said it takes a few listens to get use to it. I LOVED it the first time i heard it. It's diff from their usual which is good cuz its not the same old strokes. I think this song is bad ass and its alwayyyss in my head. Im anxious to see how the rest of the cd is.
don't hate, congradulate
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This song is the shit!!! by the way how can you not like it!!!! being a bassist i think the bass line is totally funnie/cheesee but it fits well with the song totally. the strokes have improve musical wise anyway and the singer sounds much better now came out of his shell all you wankers saying it is a shit need beatin's!!!
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Franz Ferdinand with batman bass. Strokes tryin to sound too Glasgow for their own good.
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I had mixed feelings the first few listens. Yes, Franz is in there somewhere, they're trying hard to rock out(perhaps they toured with Kings of Leon too long), and the song is just too choppy for The Strokes we all thought we knew. But seriously, picture yourself at the next show, 11 beers and 3 joints deep... this song comes on and you'll be rocking out like its, er, 1969??
Then again, 11 beers and 3 joints will make anyone rock out to Ted Nugent. I remain skeptical, but I'm waiting for the whole album.
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I noticed how the song seems to be two different genres, there's the franz ferdinand fast tempo rock and then there's indie/ strokes sounding music (especially at the end) and I predict that there's going to be quite a bit of both sounds on their next album so I hope they chose this as their first single because it has both styles to give you a taste of what you can expect from their new album. I also give credit to Julian for actually attempting to sing, as well as how they're mixxing up a bunch of different styles, I'd rather see them try something new and fail then to wear out the same thing again. I mean I really loved both Is This It and Room On Fire and I definitly don't complain about them sounding very similar but if they make their third album sound the same I definitly think that a lot of people will complain. I'll wait and see until I hear some more stuff or more info on their new album before knocking it. You never know, we might all be surprised and have a kick ass album on our hands come January.
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i love it...of course listening to the good old classics is excellent too...but it sounds like Jullian is actually really trying. Like his range is so much more broad...i love it!
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its not the strokes i knew... still better then the rest of that shit they play on the radio these days ..... ?
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Amazing group full of energy and excitement. I cant wait to here the whole album. I do agree though that the last thirty seconds of Juice Box could an entirely different song that would be amazing, but this group never dissapoints. People should remember the old saying theres nothing new under the sun.
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could be a different song.
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could be a entirely different song.
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the strokes are growing as a band and thats great, because bands who stay with the same old stuff they play end up splitting up. i have listend to juicebox over and over since i got it. its great! i personally loved is this it and room on fire but i can tell that first impressions of earth will be great. i love everything about this record and if anyone says otherwise ill kick your ass!
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YOu call your self stroke fans the song kicks ass, now i no its alittle different but thats cuz the dont want a is this it 2.0 a.k.a room on fire. The song shows they have learnt from there mistakes and are trying.i think the song kicks ass and will be a hit all over!!
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I completely love this song. Shroomy, I agree with you, you and me can kick those asses of those who didnt like it. I just can't stop listening to it over and over again.
It just fucking rocks!! I bet first impressions of earth will be a awesome album!!!
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Ok most of are probly realy lame and just watch mtv your record collection consits of the vines, franz ferdinad, the killers, and the white stripes. don't me wrong jack white is prety cool. but the reason i liked the stokes so much is because they really good musical roots such as the velvet underground(an awsome band). When the first album came out they were on mtv with video for last night, that video is so cool because none of them are wearing make up you can see julians acne. thas awsome thats real the music video live and filmed with a smipple camera. they were so real then. jullian along with nick, albet, fab, and nickolah did not need to freak out like every other band did. They were new music on the sceen that was like the music of the 1970s wich is awsome music. now they just sliped into the catagory of every other band. I don't blame them I blame their new lame ass producer.
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You fools, the joke is on us.
This rest of this album will sound nothing like this song !
The whole idea is to get us scratching our collective heads.
Brilliant marketing strategy.
These guys are smarter than all of us. They know what to release and when to release it.
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I was also kindof dissapointed when i heard this song, only because it is soo different from the first two albums, i hope that ihe rest of the CD is better because i have been waiting for it to come out for a while... i think it is just a little out of character for the strokes to become harcore all of a sudden, they seem to be turning mainstream, which i don't like.
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The Strokes could come out with an orgasm in the form of a song, and still some of you wankers would be like, "OMG! THIS SUCKS OMG!" You call yourself fans? Learn a bit about rock and roll and then come back and critique the song. There's nothing wrong with disliking the song, but I think many of you are missing something.
Juicebox is a gem, as is the other new one that leaked -- "I'll Try Anything Once." To be honest, they are better than anything they've done before, and I LOVE the first two CD's...
The new songs are clear, clean and catchy. I think the band will really be hitting a new high with this entire album.
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if your a strokes fan, it will grow on you. i didnt like their slow stuff. this for their third album compared to their first release of 12.51 is an excellent start. its fresh and most people complained about their last album being boring and rubbish. stop comparing everything with first albums. its tiresome and this is definately something to dance to on the disco floor, you may call it rubbish when you reach the standard of guitar playing on this :) x
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Great Tune. The first time I heard it I was a little let down, the more I hear it, WOW! This song is fantastic. I like the way the change the mood of the song, almost like 3 seperate tunes that are held together by the bass line. Listen a little more if you were unhappy the first time. Can't wait for the album. Any word on a North American tour?
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Great Tune. The first time I heard it I was a little let down, the more I hear it, WOW! This song is fantastic. I like the way they change the mood of the song, almost like 3 seperate tunes that are held together by the bass line. Listen a little more if you were unhappy the first time. Can't wait for the album. Any word on a North American tour?
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I can't believe this wasn't received better. Some of these commentators are so obsessed with labeling bands, staying indie (this band was never indie anyway), avoiding the mainstream, that they miss out on a good song. Who cares who's singing it or what they put out years ago, it doesn't matter as long as the music is good.
Another thing, how can you not like this baseline!? Along with Julian's voice, they are becoming atleast a bit more adventurous. Do you guys actually respect the bassist when he hits the same note 20 times and then moves on to another for another 20 times? This is just pure fun.
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yeh you best like it or ill come round your house and beat you up.
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i love how experimental strokes are. on their second album their use of that electro pedal to make the guitar sound like a keyboard was amazing. and im glad they dont jump about on stage because their music wud seem stupid live if they did. who said this sounded like batman. its like saying oh its got a note in that shudnt be there. do you know when casablancas sings "fuck going to that party" on 12.51? well the party consisted of the people who dont know a good tune if it smacked them on their pop tune 2 chord mind span brain
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I think that this song have the same style but more strong....i think is very goos and the people who says that doesn't like.....don't have a really good taste in music and have to hear more music...but good music.....so It'S ExcElEnt
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u guys are fucking crazy its a kool song its kinda weird but its kool.its not my fav i like reptilia i tink thats how u spell it but juicebox is different its its i dont know but its kool i have it on me psp!
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u guys are fucking crazy its a kool song its kinda weird but its kool.its not my fav i like reptilia i tink thats how u spell it but juicebox is different its its i dont know but its kool i have it on me psp! and no u guys at the top its not horrible ur horrible! hahahahaha
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u guys are f***ing crazy it is awsome not horrible its different its kool i like it bettter then some others but my favorite is reptilia so ya its kool lame ohs!
no it dosent sound like batman. batmans better!no but it dosent sound like batman u weirdos bye the way im 10000000000000 minus twelve 10's well once again its kool u weirdos later
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oooops to many stupid pc F******* idiot
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u ppl r fucking stupid as hell jules is hot n sings very good.the song is good different 4rm the rest but fucking good stop agreeing with these losers u ppl know u like the song u just repeating wat other dumbasses say.THE SONG KICKS ASS IF THE REST OF THE ALBUM IS LIKE JUICEBOX THEN I CANT WAIT 2 HEAR IT.NIRVANA #1 4 EVER KURT N JULES 2 TALENTED HOT SINGERS SADLY KURTS GONE:( BUT JULES IS LEFT:)FUCK U HATERS!!!
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everyone who likes this song lets beat up the people who dont like it, it would be like 4 million against 100 HEHEHEHE :P
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I like it, i mean theres better ones but this one is good!!!!!
i admire that they r trying to do something new!!!!
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All of you going on about haters are fucking twats. you make me disgraced to like the song.
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pee-wee is a twat
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IS A GREAT SONG!!!!
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its perfect, fuck its just music...
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sound like the batman theme
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Weird song. Sound like the stole the bassline from beetlejuice. You only live once is so much better.
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i was expecting something differnet and by different i mean "better" honestly the song fucking sucked! i hate it... the strokes arent the same anymore... i like their old albums way f'n better! but thats the old times. the strokes just want fame... n i dont see it dat way..."all obsessed with fame, says were all the same, oh i dont see it dat way"
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...by the way... ya people r horrible fans... saying that this is the strokes first single... fucking retards. first single was the modern girls n old fashion men... n nick is not the bass player... nikolai is...n those who say "u call urself good fans...bla bla bla..." fuck ya cause it looks like u werent really into the strokes after all bitches! their new single sucks... it sounds like shit!
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January seems so far off. making do with juicebox is killer.. i wanted to cry the first two minutes of the song. its a greek tragedy. but hey, fans are fans and well, here's hoping for the remaining tracks on the album. may good music never die.
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dude. someone actually this is the strokes first single? nick playing bass? wha? wha? who are these people? after third listen, yes the final 30 seconds of the song was good. too little too late though. oh my God. i got it. they sound like velvet revolver. geez portugese.
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i miss the old strokes :(
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My first impression was...wait a sec, did I click on the right link? It sounded nothing like the past albums, and for this they will lose credibiity. But not from me. After the 3rd time listening to "Juicebox" it left a savory bitter-sweet aftertaste that soon became addictive. The bassline reminds me of playing a videogame for unknown reasons, and the follow-up latter part of the song sounds like the classical Strokes we all know and love. I have faith, come January.
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i really like this first track, nos only for the song itself, but what the whole album may hde, ir reminds me when reptilia came out. reptilia is the differente song of room on fire, tats why they put it as first single, and i believe this case will eb similar, strokes dont put the best song at first, you discover them in b sides!
chiao!
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According to some of the music press, the new album makes their old albums sound like "child's play." But thats the press. This song sounds like the strokes trying, and failing. I'm prepared to be dissapointed.
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I love this song!!!!!!! and i love the strokes
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The Strokes
Juicebox
by The Strokes
Everybody sees me
But it's not that easy
Standing in my life fields
Standing in a light field
Waiting for some action
Waiting for some action over
Why won't you come over here?
Why won't you come over here?
We've got a city to love
Why won't you come over here?
We've got a city to love
Oh damn good years
You've got? so show me
I know you messed up
When i saw you
You're cold
You're so cold
You're so cold
You're so cold
Nobody decieve me
Everything's too easy
Standing in the life fields
Standing in the light field
Waiting for some action
Waiting for some action she said
Why won't you come over here?
Why won't you come over here?
We've got a city to love
Why won't you come over here?
We've got a city to love
Oh down the soul
And i said "set free"
You never chose me
For a while it was nice
But it's time to say goodbye
You're cold
You're so cold
You're so cold
You're so cold
No no no cold
You're so cold
You're so cold
You're so cold
Oh no no no no cold
You're so cold
You're so cold
You're so cold
Ooooh you should go
I love it, hope you guys all do. These are the most accurate lyrics I could find.
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You guys are all crazy thais song isvery good anyways lates..........i want to go to one of their shows so yeah take care merry christmas.
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This song is for those with an aquired taste....I dig it in a major way.
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I personally don't find anything wrong w/ this song. i love everything about. sure, its different. but different is a good thing.
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the intro is the only thing wrong with this song
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I read an article saying this wasn't going to be the final composition. They might change some parts of it. But then again, I believe half of what you read =/
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i love the strokes, and i agree with those of you who say that they are one of the best artists out there today. i highly anticipated this album, and i watched it download, wondering what was it going to be like? change. in a damn good way
Is This It was there softer pure alternative rock album, and it rocked
Room on Fire added in the synth guitars and such
The new stuff is going to be excellent
and for those of you assholes, julian's over the telephone singing is something that made the strokes for me. Im with them all the way on their new album. cant wait to see them in chicago!
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this song is rad. i admire how the strokes are able to take a step forward and try someting new. its whats the strokes are all about, soundin' fresh and different. julian's sound is a lot stronger, and yet, he's still able to maintain that cool vibe about him. in juicebox, we hear some new crazy distortion effects. like when they changed things up with 12:51. i can't wait 'till they start tournin' in the mainland. fan for life you blokes
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Juicebox is good, but You Only Live once is excellent!!!
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I like Juicebox. It's been stuck in my head for the past 2 days. I remember I read in Spin Magazine that Julian said something like "People have said this track is really ugly, I think it's got a great personality." At any rate, I'm looking forward to hearing "Ask Me Anything" (it supposedly came to Julian in a dream) and "Razorblade" (it includes the line: My feelings are more important than yours). Ah, gotta love the Strokes.
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it's funny that so many people complained that room on fire was "is this it part 2" and that the strokes should've tried something different. now that they have, those same people want the "old strokes". make up your minds. i love the 2 new songs and i'm going along for the ride.
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You guys r idioticly mad at them 'coz u don't know how they do it, The Strokes is nowadays the best band standin and u cannot face them against any actual band
the new song is kind of weird, different, but wit a huge quality, u guys r just mad coz u r some frustraded musicians thta just can't make such a good song, casablancas rules, his voice is unique, moretti's drums really rock, nikolai's bass is kool, and hammond and valensi's guitars riffs just are awesome!!!! fuck u jealous
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This is awesome!!!! THE STROKES RULE!!! can't wait to hear their album, they are the best band on earth and you can't deny it. Fuck everyone who didn't liked it
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It took a little getting used to cause it strays from the normal Strokes sound, but it grew on me and I think it's good. I can't wait for the CD to be released.
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Luv it so bad.
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Juice box pure class...
if you want to listen to 'is this it' again go ahead.. but to all you fags who say this is shit.. who the fuck do you think you are? have you ever heard a song quite like this? no?? ahh.. then shut the fuck up!!
this song isn't gonna appeal to dummass teeny boppers anyway.. the strokes are real musicians and make music however they want to.. maybe if you actually play an instrament you'll understand what music is about...(no i'm not saying if you don't play an instrament.. dadada.. but thats for dummass teenyboppers....)
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When I first listened to 'Juicebox'. It was like a lot like '12:51' it was different and I liked it. The sound seemed more 'raw'than Room On Fire.
Very dissapointed in Albert though, he is a good guitarist. Being a guitarist myself I felt it needed a better guitar riff (like The End Has No End. The good thing is The Strokes are expanding just like The White Stripes did with their new album.
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First time I heard it, it was ok, didnt do much for me, but I gave it a chance, now I cant switch it off, sure it's different but it sounds incredibly good. Cant believe the amount of people on here not giving it a chance.
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Best described as a train wreck: it may be a mess but it's damn hard to look away.
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jesus man. this song is ace..it sounds like the strokes and i wouldnt like it if they varied to far..it rocks and blows all the critics opinions about them not evolving enough right out of the water..hadfd
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The song is great; i expected nothing less from what i believe is the best band in the world. Who cares if it sounds like the batman theme song; its catchy as hell, and it sounds different from anything else they've released; what more could you ask for?
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the strokes fucking rocks to everyone and yeah the bass makes me laugh but i still like that fucking song so fuck it.. fuck
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your so cold your so cold,, YOUR SO COLD!!!!!!!!!!
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At the 1:56 mark...
Sounds similiar to Reptilia or Hard to Explain. I don't believe it's somewhere way the fuck off on the opposite end of the spectrum from what they've already done. (It's obvious that they've done some growing up though) I realize it's a roundabout way of saying it, but I'm in love.
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i know it is different, and when i first listened to it i was also kind of dissapointed, but then i listened to it a second time and i liked it more, and then i repeated that a couple of times and it kinda grew on me.. so me likes it. its true they have changed, but common all bands change at some point, give it a break.
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Am I the only one who thinks this song whoops ass?
I immediately loved this song the first time I heard it, but I had no idea it was the Strokes until I heard it the third or fourth time and the radio DJ said what it was. I admit I did think it was the Hives or Vines at first, and was surprised to learn it was indeed the Strokes, but now that I know I don't love it any less. In fact I like it better than anything on Is This It with the possible exception of "Someday" and "Alone Together" (I don't have Room on Fire). (Of course there's always the possibility that the radio station I listen to will overplay it and I'll get sick of it in about two weeks or so, but that won't be Julian and co.'s fault.) I was actually going to compare the bass line (which I love, dammit) to the Clash's "Brand New Cadillac" (which itself covers a song from the '50s) but I listened to the latter song and naw, it doesn't really sound like that. But anyway, yeah, I dig this song.
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this is a pretty damn good song especially the you're so cold part which takes me back to them reptilia line "the room is on fire as shes fixing her hair" and as for all you wankers ripping off the bassline get fucked. yeah its a bit cheesy but it suits the song better than anything else and its quality and catchy. as for the song overall its trippy and smart
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whey! im so glad they released a new single at last, must admit though the intro reminded of a crash bandicoot game...hmm. Not a good look. But apart from that i think it's an ace song =D Woo
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At first..I was like, "What the fuck?" And then after listening to it a few times, I really love it.
It grows on you..it really does.
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well, I think this is fine...yeah it's ok
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why is he singing so fast?
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i didn't like it the first time i heard it either, but after you listen a few times, it really grows on you. i like that it's different but still easily discernable as the strokes.
if his voice was a person, i'd make babies with it.
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I really like it.. I'm loving the new sound. It's so much better than his "bored" singing.. and I like the bass.. I can't wait for the album.
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I thought the song sounded a lot different to some of their previous songs.. they are starting to go for the more hard rock stuff.. i prefer their older garage rock.. but i guess we will have to wait and see the new album.. all up its an ace song.... its ok if the song isn't that flash... cos the fact that the whole band is extremely HOT makes up for it!!!
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ok look all u people there,the strokes are kickass and their new song is pretty good.Whoever is out there who thinks its shitty or whatever batman crap can kiss my f@#&en ass alright.peace out rockers
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OK c'mon.. you gotta admit it's pretty God damned catchy.
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I think that they are mixing some components. the bassline is strange but i like it, sounds different, at least they are not like some groups that dont try something else, look at the offspring 20 years and they sound the same ol.
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You all are insane...this song is amazing. This band is gonna change music history with this album. Name one other band that sounds like this...exactly you can't!!!
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who doesn't like the fkn strokes???????
i love them and theres noone, anyone can name better than them!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You all are crazy. Seriuosly.
All of these negative comments remind me of reading message boards before 'Get Behind Me satan' came out. All the "fans" were insulting the record.
If you really love a band...if you're really dedicated, then you'll stand behing them no matter what.If the Strokes made a country album (I hate country music personally) I'd still buy it...Why? cos I am a fan. I believe in them.
Julian is a genius and when you start doubting him seek help.
CHANGE=GOOD
I'm going to find a REAL Strokes fan message board.
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You all are crazy. Seriuosly.
All of these negative comments remind me of reading message boards before 'Get Behind Me satan' came out. All the "fans" were insulting the record.
If you really love a band...if you're really dedicated, then you'll stand behind them no matter what.If the Strokes made a heavy metal album (I hate heavy metal personally) I'd still buy it...Why? cos I am a fan. I believe in them.
Julian is a genius and when you start doubting him seek help.
CHANGE=GOOD
This song is awsome and the album is gonna rewrite the rules...so get used to it.
I'm going to find a REAL Strokes fan message board.
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This song absolutely rox, do not try and compare this song with days gone by strokes, because that is so nineties, this is far king a maze ing.
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this is a fucking awesome song
i love the heavier side to it
i cant wait for the rest of the album
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MAMENME EL GUEVO GRINGOS MARICOS STROKES ES LO KE MANDA SON LO MEJOR KE HA PARIDO NORTE AMERICA MUERT A BUSH VIVIA THE STROKES JULIAN PRESIDENTE!!!
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This song is so great! Any of their songs are great! I love Julians new style of screaming/ shouting. No matter what, they will always have great songs...
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Personally I like the fact they're trying something new.More power to em'. At least its not the same cookie cutter bullshit, ya know? I say we wait for the rest of the album before we slam it all to shit. I do understand what people are saying with the Saturday morning cartoon thing though. When I first heard the song, I automatically thought of the Ninja Turtles. This tune has some bitchin' bass.
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Love the Strokes, esp. the first album, and I do appreciate that they seem to be trying to go in new directions because their first two albums were darn similar. But this track is very average - they don't seem to be going anywhere - the tune and chords are listenable but not enough to wake you up and say 'classic'. In that sense I expect a bit more from these boys. I bet it is a filler track. (Hope!)
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If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it! The Strokes are what they are regardless of what 'you' want them to be. Stop being negative Creeps and fuck off to a site that suits your fucked antagonistical asses. Try ballet fools!
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LOVE ITTTTTTTTTT!!!!
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Here Here!!! I'll have to say thesampler took the words right outta my mouth, well said. Haters, you talk way too much.
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I think its cute. Its fun and lighthearted and I think it depicts the personality of the same old strokes with a bit of a different edge...just let them have their fun:)
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AWFULL??? Maybe the strokes are beyond all u peoples comprehention. this band, and all their songs ROCK... they are my mentors, i know that people have opinions, but come on!!!! theres nothin wrong with it, its a beautiful piece of music, thank you
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Hey you superkewl "strokeslisteners"! Ever heard of a band called tokio hotel? buy it! it's the biggest shit! but wait...mmmmmmhhhh.....let me think....a second.......do you still read this commentary?...........boring.................stop...............reading.....now......i just want to say: yes, this planet has to be saved before something really really horrible happens something like............let me think.............a guy.....writing....in a stroke....blog.........ahhhh!
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i heart it...what are you people talking about its good they have moved on and not the same melodic riff repeated over and over (which i so adore)on ITI or even ROF. Jules' voice, i must admit is abit surprizing to the ear when first heard juicebox but after numerous listens his gentle wails are comforting and gives the saem "boredome" technique used before just not so in your face...
sorry but i hada let that out :)
check out the video...cheese-a-rama
ruth
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hmm actually for once, I actually like a song by the strokes. I'm not particularly a fan of the strokes general style of music but I like this song. You guys have your own opinions to say its crap. But that doesn't mean it is, its just your opinion
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I think that juice box is a great song and I'm glad that The Strokes have tryed somthing new. Ive read a lot of emails saying how horrible it is and how it doesn't sound like The stokes, but i disagree, The Strokes are The Strokes and they kick a$$!!
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can someone please send me a link? e-mail me at tiaceleste@gmail.com
thank you so much
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Julian's voice used to sound different because he used to cover his mouth over the mic when he sang, he didn't use anything else.
I was really sad when I head Juicebox, I thought maybe someone left. It sounds nothing like The Strokes. It isn't a bad song but it's nothing compared to the things they have on Is This It and Room on Fire.
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Anyway, I really like Julian's way of singing. It was unique.
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I LOVE THIS SONG.
1: the cheecky cartoon bassline is a fucking good thing.
2: hooks? marketing? You are not music fans, you are culture war stock market analysts. Die.
3:This is just about the only real emotion we've heard on record this year, and that's a 'hook' in itself right about now.
4: 'you must suppost a band even if they start doing country': no, but
5: you must give a band some modicum of trust. Like, half a chance, y'know?
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I LOVE THIS SONG.
1: the cheecky cartoon bassline is a fucking good thing.
2: hooks? marketing? You are not music fans, you are culture war stock market analysts. Die.
3:This is just about the only real emotion we've heard on record this year, and that's a 'hook' in itself right about now.
4: 'you must support a band even if they start doing country': No, but
5: you must give a band some modicum of trust. Like, half a chance, y'know?
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U lot wait till u hear their new stuff, yeah its different but its definately the strokes. Julian actually said himself that juicebox was the wierdest song theyve done, but he likes it. If ur worried that the strokes are changing too much stop it. just wait till you hear 'you only live once' you'll realise that theyre still the same, just experimenting...... just take it or leave it i say!!
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This song rulez..... its almost as good as Last Nite. The bass rift is an absolute masterpiece - i'm learning bass at the mo n its gonna be the first thing i play!! Julian looks INCREDIBLY fit in the new video for it, but i'm sad to see a wedding ring on his finger :o(...... i've actually just booked tickets to see 'em at Brighton on Feb 3rd..... Can't w8!!!!!!!!!!!!! X
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Hey About the bass line...I figured it out! Its actually the bass line from Stone Temple Pilots "Big Bang Baby". All the Strokes did was speed it up. LISTEN and you will be amazed. Overall song still kicks ass!
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im lovin the song, i love all the strokes songs, i just hope it wont be the best on the album. i like their change its still makes me wanna get up and dance, and because he doesnt sound so "bored" on this trachk its gets me more hyped. i scream along wit him!! julian keep doing what your doing!!!
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The album gets better everytime I listen to it!
Forget Juicebox Best single is "You Only Live Once"!
GREAT GUITAR WORK!! -- Wonderful and different vocals.
I've been hooked on this band and their other two albums for just a few months, but continue to appreciate their talent each time I listen to them.
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I don't think The Strokes are trying to be different or trying to please anyone. Their real fans would like it for it's art perspective, that's the appreciation of it all. They don't need to prove anything to anyone. I think Juicebox is great! But that guy from the film clip is such a tool, heheh.
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I really like The Strokes, but there's something in their new songs that don't sound 'complete,' - it's like they're half-written. Maybe it's because this was the first album where Julian would bring each song to the band half-written, and the other band members would add their bits to it. So, they don't really sound like complete songs...It's like they're made up of several different fragments that don't really 'gel' that well...Now, if you compare them to the new Jet song 'Put Your Money Where You Mouth Is,' - which is like a complete song, with an intro, catchy verse, rousing chorus, great hook and bridge, all culminating with a climactic chorus - it's just a basic difference between a half-written song and a complete song...The end result is that the new Strokes songs sound like they haven't lived up to their potential, as much as I would have liked to have seen them do so...It's just that intangible quality in songwriting - I'm sure it must be frustrating for Julian - he seems so intelligent, and I'm sure he sees the guys in Jet as just dumb-asses, but you have to hand it to them - Jet come up with these seemingly effortlessly catchy, fully-formed songs!
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