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• The New Abnormal (2020) is The Strokes long-awaited return, their first studio album in seven years and a confident reassertion of their identity. Produced by Rick Rubin, it blends the bands signature sharp guitar interplay with a more polished, reflective edge. Julian Casablancass vocals oscillate between restraint and urgency, while the band explores themes of nostalgia, disillusionment, and renewal. Tracks like The Adults Are Talking, Bad Decisions, and At the Door showcase a group reconnecting with their creative chemistry, merging crisp songwriting with atmospheric production. The album feels both familiar and evolved a synthesis of their early garage-rock bite and later experimentation. Rubins spacious mix gives each song clarity and depth, allowing the melodies to breathe without los