I’m talking about the offensive language – vulgarity – the n word the f word – used over and over and over – this is not art – never will be – sorry dude you’re just reading into it too much again – no need to be philosophical. This music is offensive and will NEVER stand the test of time.

Haha a pop record – how old are you?

/ˌɪn əkˈsɛs ə bəl/ Show Spelled[in-uh k-ses-uh-buh l] Show IPA. –adjective. not accessible; unapproachable

Please tell me you think children should be listening to Jay-Z or Kanye West? That makes their music inaccessible.

I understand music doesn’t have to appeal to all ages but if it doesn’t then it’s missing something. When I was a teenager(in the 90′s) I listened to NWA – Cypress Hill – Wu Tang ..etc…and guess what – I thought it was the most amazing stuff I’ve ever heard. Then you get older and a little more mature and realize wow , most of those songs lyrically are just rude and crude and a little bit embarrassing. If you would of asked me when i was 16 if i thought I was going to listen to rap my whole life I would have said “Hell YES” but guess what. Things change. Thats why its funny to hear all these teenagers act like they know what’s “Amazing or relevant” where in 10 years you’ll be a little bit embarrassed to talk about all the crap you listened to when you were young.

I’m saying the lyrics make them sound like they’re uneducated – and Yes I listened to Kanye’s new album and it may possibly be the most overrated album of all time. ZERO originality and completely inaccessible – do you really think anyone can listen to it? You can’t give an album a 5 out of 5 when its so vulgar that people of all ages can’t enjoy it. There is nothing on Kanye’s newest that us music fans haven’t heard before. It’s not a horrible album but far far away from being perfect.

I don’t understand why this album is getting so much hype – it blows! The lead singers voice is horrible and annoying. Screaming just doesn’t work. Pitchfork will have a gigantic boner for this album because its not catchy and impossible to listen to more than 2 songs without wondering “am I missing something” – don’t waste your time listening to this trash unless you want a throbbing headache.

I can’t agree with everything said in this review. I think “Taken for a Fool” is one of the strongest songs on the album along with “Macchu Picchu”, “Under Cover of Darkness”, Gratisfaction”, “Two Kinds of Happiness”, and “Life is Simple In The Moonlight”. I really do think all the songs I just mentioned are some of the catchiest songs I’ve heard in awhile and maybe some of the best the Strokes have released.

As for everyone talking about how the vocals were recorded and how Julian sounds like he’s hovering above the song, not engaging with it. I think people have this set in their minds because of the news that Julian wasn’t around for most of the recording. If this wasn’t out in the open I really think this wouldn’t even be included in reviews.

I really am happy with this album, it’s really a lot more fulfilling than First Impressions. I just hope they can put all the BS aside and get recording another in the next year.