KROQ Live

I envy those at Weenie Roast who can watch KROQ live. But then again, I watched it too via Ustream. Haha. I woke up early just to watch the live stream. Boo me..!!

The Strokes is solely responsible for that. Haha.

Watched the full live stream without any buffer or hiccups. Love it.

Jules as usual, was rocking his neon green sneakers and sunnies. Niko donned the vest again. Fab and Albert were rocking their usual attire. Valensi, on the other hand looked hot! ♥_♥

Here's Valensi with his guitar. :)

Pic credit: LYWB

They played my theme song, Hard To Explain. Mann, I was melting again when they played it. I effing love that song. Rather than mellow kind of song, I chose this song to be my love song. I'm weird like that. Haha. Besides, it was the song Jules used when he proposed to Juliet.

Despite a dying mic, The Strokes didn't fail to impress their fans. Their fans were totally jumping and dancing along to their tunes. I was stoked seeing their background. Jules with his sexy rocking voice. Aww. And yes, he just loved to crack a joke in between songs. :) I love it when he's messing with the lyrics. They played Reptilia, Hard To Explain, Under Cover of Darkness, Juicebox, Last Night, You're So Right, You Live Only Once, and Take It Or Leave it.

But I think Jules was not in his top form. Regardless, it was short and sweet. ;)

I managed to catch Foo Fighters too. They played my fav song, Learn To Fly,Times Like These and Best of You. I think they played longer than The Strokes which is not fair. Haha. One funny thing, I've read a comment in Ustream chat feed box saying Dave Grohl is actually Tony Stark. LOL. I only see a tiny resemblance.

Anyhow, I found an old pic of Nick Valensi. How cute.

Still In Daze

Okay so here are couple of videos uploaded on Youtube, the rest you can search on Youtube. BTW, I've downloaded the full web cast of The Strokes' performance and I keep playing it on the loop. Mann, I can't get over it. Still can't. That's too bad, no?! Well they were too awesome. (Being an avid fan is tiring huh?! xD)

In fact, I'm planning to change my last name to Casablancas, no longer Doherty, or even Whibley. haha. Kidding. It's not even mine. xD







And here's the complete list of songs they've played from first to the last. :)

There are many people admiring The Strokes, and she's one of the many. She wanted to see Coachella Live. She told herself "I Can't Win" with so many people. Nevertheless, she's not gonna give up. Why would she? Jules, Albert,Nick and Niko are effing cool. They make her heart thumping like a drum every time she sees them. It's Hard To Explain. They played Under Cover of Darkness and NYC Cops so good that she thought to herself to keep up with the Games, not a chance to give up! She even made a promise, Someday she will go to their concert. She wanted to yell "Oh Jules, You're So Right in The Modern Age."
She effing need to see them live since she knows You Only Live Once. No, she's not Taken For A Fool for not being able to drop her Juicebox while watching them. She's flabbergasted and she's not even Under Control, she's out of control. It is indeed a Gratisfaction. She was closed to becoming a Reptilia for being so wild Last Night. Well thanks a bunch to the uber-cool band, The Strokes for every momentous moments in her life. Even with some flaws, she's grateful for the memories, and yes no choices left, she should either Take It or Leave It.

Here are some of the colored images, again courtesy of suckitandseeat1251

A confession: I've never like anything with leopard prints. A satin leopard prints? That's a big no-no for me, but damn, he's killing it with this one. Nick Valensi, you're the man. Oh well he paired it with Converse.

One thing about Coachella, I missed watching The Kills live, but thanks to Youtube, I've watched their performance. I love VV. She's getting better and better. Their opening with 'No Wow' wow-ed me.

Anyway, some people have been asking me about Arctic Monkeys' official music video for 'Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair'. Well I must say the music video is great. After a few listens, I can now say I like the song. Maybe the video did put some weight into it. Somehow the lighting fit perfectly with the melody etc. I'm serious. Watch it.

Colors

pic courtesy of julescasablancas and suckitandseeat1251

Oh looking good with colors huh?!

How do you resist him? I still can't...

Coachella Live

Pic courtesy of shesfixing

Pic courtesy of Mr. Ryan Gentles (taken from his twitter)

Have you seen it live? ZOMG. It was EPIC.

My friend tweeted me about this one. He asked me to wake up and go stream the coachella on Youtube, since The Strokes is coming up next. Without further ado, I went to Youtube and yes, coachella live it is. I watched The Nationals first, then Ratatat and *drumrolls please* The Strokes.

HELL YEAH. The Strokes mannnn....<3

I've been dreaming to watch them performing live and yes Jules did appear in my dream last week. haaaha. I've watched their live performance but none of them were live as in live streaming mann.. An infinite thanks to the genius who came out with an idea to let us fans streaming the concert. The live feed was awesome. Seriously, I bet yaa, thousands of people from whole wide world streamed it. Come on, it's Coachella. :)

It was wonderful. It felt like I was watching them live in there with a VIP seat I might add, albeit there's no colors. Still, black and white rocks on. See?! A twisted mind of a girl who's not even there but pretending that she was there. Oh pathetic? well, I don't effing care.

The Strokes killing it dude..!!

Jules like always looking stunning with his hat and sunnies. I love it when he always changed the lyrics. And yeah Jules's still rocking with his deep voice. That's sexy mann.. Jules,please marry me. Sorry Juliet, move over! haha. xD

Not to mention, he's on top form with his light mood and being humorous, and remember the high note on Games?! Splendid. <3 (I don't mind Julian's banter at all, love it)
Remember , "let's us fuckin’ juicebox their faces!”, "I jest, I jest" ,"okay my pilgrims friend", "You mothafuckas ready" ??? LTMQ. :)

Albert was perfect with his pipes or whatever that is. Valensi was good with his solo. Fab and Nikolai were amazing too. Did you see Valensi's converse?? aww..it's cool. :)

The 1st song was I Can't Win. Oh it bring memories. Then they played Hard To Explain, Under Cover of Darkness, Someday, The Modern Age, Reptilia, NYC Cops, Games, You're So Right, You Only Live Once, Taken For A Fool, Juicebox, Under Control, Gratisfaction, Last Night and Take It Or Leave it (in no particular order).

Well that's all I remember. If I miss any song, I'm sorry. I was hyperventilating the whole time watching them plus flooding the timeline with #CoachellaLive #thestrokes. Sorry tweeples.

In fact, Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi and Juicebox were the trending topic (TT). (^_^)

I was literally melting when they played Hard To Explain. After all, it's Jules & Juliet song. <3

I love every bits of it. I love how they played the old songs. <3 I was singing along to the tunes while taking care of my heart, a pulse to stabilize. hehe Oh I LOVE YOU THE STROKES.

This is definitely going into my bucket list: To see them performing live for real. I shall go to one of their concert, at least once in my life. :)

Heard they're coming to play in Bali this coming August, I hope they will come down to Kuala Lumpur which I highly doubt BTW still, I'm hoping they will. It would be a dream come true. A princess is no longer longing for her fairy tale. Hahah.

All in all, I still love them and yes they were fantastic and mind blowing. Again, thanks for the live feed (No hiccups whatsoever mann.. ) as it was hell of an experience watching them performing live. I'm still in awe. :)

p/s: I'm waiting for the video soon to be uploaded by unknown. I wanna watch it over and over again.
Cheers xoxo

Angles

Well I'm glad to say that I've listened to Angles, The Strokes' newest album.

I like Taken For A Fool, Games, Life Is Simple In The Moonlight, Call Me Back and let's just say all. Haha.

You can stream the new album online in full. Go here : TheStrokes

The album is set to released worldwide on 22nd March 2011.

And here's the link to album review by Rollingstone

The Strokes Fever

Here's the video of The Strokes performed new single 'Life Is Simple In The Moonlight' on Saturday Night Live.

I can't wait for Angles... I fell in love once again. Grrr.. They're effing back babyyy...!!

'To forget the love we never felt...'

'Don't try to stop us'

*the video has been removed but I do have the video if anyone missed to see it.
You can also go to official The Strokes site to watch the video: TheStrokes


By the way, here's the lyrics. I've got it from Deirg . But there are things he couldn't hear as well. I tried to put an effort to figure what was Julian saying but still can't help it. Let's just wait for the whole lyrics to come out soon. ;)

Animals on TV singing about something that they once felt,
Theres no one I disapprove of more or root for more than myself,
I wanted to pretend that it was better, better, better on the phone,
I didn’t wanna tell you I was jealous, jealous, jealous and alone

So we talk about ourselves and how
To forget the love we never felt
All the old jokes that worked so well
(it’s sad but I have NO idea what he says here ha)

Don’t try to stop us, don’t try to stop us, don’t try to stop us,
Get out of the way!

Got to get to climb your tree in the light of the living ghost I see,
She sees her father in that old mans eyes while secretly he stares at her thighs,
And those on TV singing about something they felt had some point
I wanted to t-tell you it was better, better, better but what’s the point?

As I watch the film, the drapes appear
And the door was closed for 40 years
Oh, sweetheart what we don’t wanna hear
As we hide what’s really hereee…

(solo)

He is coming from a part of hell,
Where lightning (?) don’t go down well
He can tell that where oblivion is a diction and routine as well
Making fools out of the best of us, making robots of the rest of us
In our tale to tell in America today, there’s a crime just like going away so…

Don’t try to stop us, don’t try to stop us, don’t try to stop me,
Get out of the way!

P/s: Valensi looked hot and super cool..!! The guitar solo was awesome.

The Strokes - Under Cover Of Darkness

Here's the official video of Under Cover of Darkness by The Strokes.
OH MY GOD. Julian is effing hot and cute. I'm glad to watch The Strokes being all together again. ;)
This has made my day. =)

I'll Try Anything Once

This is actually the earlier version of 'You Only Live Once' by The Strokes.
This version is amazing.
I've always love this version and hearing Julian Casablancas' voice really makes my day. His voice in this earlier version is somewhat soothing and lovely.

Ten decisions shape your life,
you'll be aware of 5 about,
7 ways to go through school,
either you're noticed or left out,
7 ways to get ahead,
7 reasons to drop round,
when i said ' I can see me in your eyes',
you said 'I can see you in my bed',
that's not just friendship that's romance too,
you like music we can dance to,

Sit me down,
Shut me up,
i'll calm down,
and i'll get along with you,

There is a time when we all fail,
some people take it pretty well,
some take it all out on themselves,
some they just take it out on friends,
oh everybody plays the game,
and if you don't you're called insane,

Don't don't don't don't it's not safe no more,
i've got to see you one more time,
soon you were born,
in 1984,

Sit me down,
shut me up,
i'll calm down,
and i'll get along with you,

Everybody was well dressed,
and everybody was a mess,
6 things without fail you must do,
so that your woman loves just you,
oh all the girls played mental games,
and all the guys were dressed the same,

Why not try it all,
if you only remember it once,
oooh ooooooh,

Sit me down,
shut me up,
i'll calm down,
and i'll get along with you,

(okay one more time)

Under Cover Of Darkness

This is the latest single from The Strokes. It's available for download, go to TheStrokes to download your copy. I've read Julian Casablancas' tweet about this download, so I quickly go to the site.

This song is currently playing in the loop of my playlist. HaHa. It's good to finally hear The Strokes again.
God, this is great. It makes me crazy thinking about their new album. I can't wait no more.
Enjoy

Angles

I've wrote before that The Strokes' latest album will come out on 22nd March 2011. Well this is confirmed and their new album title is Angles. And their upcoming new single is called Undercover of Darkness. Julian Casablancas said that the album will sound like a mixture of 70’s garage rock and “music from the future”. Well, I don't care. Seriously, I want the album to come out pronto!! I can't hardly wait knowing a lot of people have heard the leak version. Hiyya.

Here is the track listing of the new album:

Angles

01. Machu Picchu

02. Under Cover of Darkness

03. Two Kinds of Happiness

04. You’re So Right

05. Taken For A Fool

06. Games

07. Call Me Back

08. Gratisfaction 

09. Metabolism
10. Life Is Simple In The Moonlight

P/s: As soon as I get the album, I'll write my review. =)

The Strokes

According to NME, The Strokes is set to release their new album on 22nd March 2011.

So guys mark your calendar. But of course this is not even confirmed yet. Maybe or maybe not.

But then again, I really hope they'll release it earlier. Yeah how long do we have to wait exactly? It seems like forever..haha..Okay I'm exaggerating.

Here's something taken from NME magazine. When asked which releases are you most excited about for 2011, the associate editor answered The Strokes. There are few others like REM, Bright Eyes, Metronomy and many more.

Paul Stokes, Associate Editor
The Strokes
"With Nikolai Fraiture describing it as the missing link between 'Room On Fire' and 'First Impressions Of Earth', Julian Casablancas' solo project raising the bar after the band sort of faded away and last summer's festival gigs whetting the appetite, I can't wait to see what The Strokes return with. I'm not expecting them to recapture the spirit of 'Is This It', rather I'm looking forward to see what a wiser, more musically dexterous Strokes are capable of. They proved they still have the capacity to still turn heads and get the blood pumping and so if they get this right – and the signs are good – there's a chance New York's finest will change the game all over again."

Anyway, for the time being, I'm enjoying some old songs from members of The Strokes; Julian, Nikolai and Albert.

Owh, I miss the Strokes!!

P/s: Arctic Monkeys will release new album produced by James-Ford this year. Excited much?

I Can't Win

Just as something that would reflect me these days..The Strokes is still really the best. =)



That was you up on the mountain
All alone and all surrounded
Walking on the ground you're breaking
Laughing at the life you're wasting
1 - 2 tries won't do it
You do it all your life and you never get through it
Everything they had to say
Had been erased in just one day

"Good try
We don't like it"
"Good try
We won't take that shit."

I can't win.

Things in bars that people do
When no one wants to talk to you
Failing can be quite a breeze, he
Told me that these girls were easy
Happy that you said you'd mount me
Felt unlucky when you found me
Some nights come up empty handed

Yes, I'll take it

Wait now
By the sidewalk
Hold on
Yes, I'll be right back.

I can't win.

Yeah, I
Wait for something
"Cool it
We won't take that shit"
"Good try
We don't like it"
Hold on,
Yes, I'll be right back.

Phrazes for the Young

oh yeah before I go on hiatus, I would like to post it here..

This is actually the debut solo album by the American greatest songwriter which is also The Strokes front man Julian Casablancas. Phrazes for the Young is released on November 2, 2009 in the UK and November 3 in the US.

The track listing is as follows:
1. "Out of the Blue" 4:41
2. "Left & Right in the Dark" 4:54
3. "11th Dimension" 4:03
4. "4 Chords of the Apocalypse" 4:59
5. "Ludlow St." 5:42
6. "River of Brakelights" 5:08
7. "Glass" 5:20
8. "Tourist" 5:02
9. "Old Hollywood (iTunes bonus track)" 4:33
10. "30 Minute Boyfriend (iTunes bonus track)" 3:31
11. "I Wish It Was Christmas Today (iTunes bonus track)" 3:11

I’ve already listened to the full album. Gosh, I should say I like it. Well I’m a huge fan of this man when he was with The Strokes. Oh he still does by the way but waiting for their latest album is quite tiring. It’s a good thing that he came with a debut solo album so that their fans would not be so boring waiting. And that would be me. The album is different from The Strokes album as this is Julian’s solo so I cannot compare it with The Strokes. I like his voice but somehow as a whole I don’t really dig the sound. The album is good, songs are all great but the music itself didn’t do for me. I don’t know. I should have listened to it few more times. Then maybe I might change my view about the music. Among the songs I think I like are Ludlow St, I Wish It Was Christmas Today, and 4 Chords of the Apocalypse. However I’m still excited for the upcoming Strokes album. Hoping it will be worth the wait.

p/s: You can listen to the full stream of the whole album in here.
http://music.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=music.artistalbums&artistid=22507775&ap=1&albumid=14152938&songid=59512309">