Reality Awaits LP

The Strokes return with "Reality Awaits," as if fresh from a world where neuroses mingle with nonchalance. Produced by Rick Rubin, this album revels in contradictions; the track "Going Shopping" pairs mundane errands with profound introspection, striking a peculiar balance. Its 180g vinyl invites an ironic warmth, not as a comforting blanket but as a backdrop for existential reflection amidst raucous gatherings.