With just 10 days until the March 22 release of their fourth studio album Angles, New York band The Strokes, is not sure how their new album will be received, reports New York Times.
For the first time the material was written by all the members, not just by frontman Julian Casablancas. Also, it was not recorded in New York City as the band typically worked, but in a rural setting in upstate New York.
As their first new album in five years, the Strokes are embracing a new equality among band members.
“It’s just to get everyone happy,” said Casablancas. “Operation: Make Everyone Satisfied.”
In an interview with the New York Times, Casablancas explained that he distanced himself from the group during the recording, and wrote and recorded his lyrics independently.
The singer made it clear: "I try to keep a high standard” and said that he was not all that interested in ‘collaboration Strokes.’
Despite these criticisms, Casablancas remains optimistic: "I’ll take what I can get, so I’m happy.”