The eighth track on the sophomore album from The Strokes, “Under Control” is a soothing proposition from one person to his lover to end a relationship on peaceful terms, despite their different perspectives on life and the world. Lyrically, the song makes heavy usage of the topic of Carpe Diem (often translated as “seize the day”). Musically, this is one of The Strokes' songs most clearly influenced by Bob Marley, since Julian once said that the band’s purpose was to “take more underground, weird stuff like the Velvet Underground and Bob Marley and make it mainstream,” yet it’s… read more
The eighth track on the sophomore album from The Strokes, “Under Control” is a soothing proposition from one person to his lover to end a relationshi… read more
The eighth track on the sophomore album from The Strokes, “Under Control” is a soothing proposition from one person to his lover to end a relationship on peaceful terms, despite their di… read more
The Strokes are an influential and innovative indie rock band, known for their distinctive sound and cultural impact, particularly in the early 2000s. Members Julian Casablancas (vocals), Nick Valensi (guitar), Albert Hammond Jr. (guitar), Nikolai Fraiture (bass), and Fabrizio Moretti (drums) Formation The founding process of The Strokes was a serendipitous convergence of childhood connections and a shared musical vision. Julian Casablancas, Fabrizio Moretti, and Nick Valensi, childhood friends with varying musical experiences, came together in the late '90s. The trio's dy… read more
The Strokes are an influential and innovative indie rock band, known for their distinctive sound and cultural impact, particularly in the early 2000s. Members Julian Casablancas (vocals), N… read more
The Strokes are an influential and innovative indie rock band, known for their distinctive sound and cultural impact, particularly in the early 2000s. Members Julian Casablancas (vocals), Nick Valensi (guitar), Albert Hammond Jr. (guit… read more