Play Stroke of Genius: Test Your Strokes Knowledge - Take the Strokes Quiz
Stroke of Genius: Test Your Strokes Knowledge - Take the Strokes Quiz
Test your knowledge of The Strokes with this fun, fast quiz — challenge yourself on band history, albums, singles, and trivia to see how well you know this iconic rock group.
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Did You Know?
The Strokes' Is This It had different album covers for the US and international releases after the US label objected to the original cover image used abroad.
Practice Questions
Q:What is The Strokes' musical style?
A:Garage rock revival with indie rock and post-punk influences.
Their sound mixes raw guitar riffs, tight rhythms, detached vocals, and vintage production, spawning a global revival movement and influencing countless bands.
Q:How is New York City linked to the band?
A:They formed and drew heavy influence from NYC's downtown music scene.
Their sound, image, and lyrics often evoke Manhattan grit, art-school aesthetics, and the city's club circuit energy, inspiration, and identity.
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Did You Know?
The Strokes worked with producer Gordon Raphael on their first two albums, helping craft the raw, lo-fi sound that defined their early recordings.