Is This It (track)
by The Strokes

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Is This It by The Strokes
Year: 2001
From the album Is This It (track #1)
Average Rating: 
89/100 (from 779 votes)
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Is This It ratings

Average Rating: 
89/100 (from 779 votes)
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 !		07/27/2026 20:37 Special  Ratings distribution  34,75771/100
 
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From 09/27/2021 12:47 | #274271
Superb opener. A really unique sound.
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95/100
From 11/07/2017 16:08 | #200923
Awesome opener! Dat bassline as well :D
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85/100
From 09/20/2015 12:27 | #150103
excellent opener
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95/100
From 08/05/2015 19:53 | #147158
Great opening track. Amazing bassline, and tired vocals(in a good way). Great at setting a tone.
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From 05/17/2014 03:31 | #112040
Obviously in my top 5 greatest songs to open an album
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From 04/06/2014 21:37 | #108696
I agree with the comment below.
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95/100
From 07/27/2013 00:05 | #82497
ONE OF THE BEST OPENING TRACKS EVA
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