Top 10 Best The Strokes Songs

Best band. Best song. In all seriousness, the only problem with it is the fact that it doesn't go for 6 minutes. Few songs have this level of genius in them.

For an indie song, this definitely has one of the greatest guitar riffs. I'd even put it up there with Seven Nation Army and Smoke on the Water.

Great song, incredible riff. Makes me want to jump and scream. One of the best bands in the world

By far the greatest song EVER made by the band, absolutely a masterpiece. With its hip hoppish sounding drums in the beginning, a mellow guitar and a deep bass sound to it, the chorus mixing together just sounds aesthetically pleasing, and it shifts towards the end of the song to a maximal climax. Absolutely one of the best songs of the 21st century.

It's very hard to compare all of their songs, it's a fact. I'm very torned between all of their hits but I've got to say, this song is very beautiful. The intro to this song is unimaginable and unpredictable. When Julian starts singing, this song just explodes itself with probability to become even better. THE STROKES 4 LYF!

I love this song. It has to be by far the best Strokes song. It really gives off there mellow sounding tone to the song. From the guitar in the beginning to Julian's voice, it fits in just about every part of The Strokes.

Not only is ths song umbeat and addicting, the lyrics are meaningful and deep! Hearing this song for the first time a long time ago, I wasn't expecting this. You Live Only Once has awesome guitar riffs and speaks the truth. The Strokes, keep up the good work!

You Only Live Once is a classic, I don't understand how this music is the second.
Everything in this music is special, the Julian's voice. Nick's guitar, the melody. The lyrics are beautiful!

It has the best guitar riffs of their many songs. I never get tired of listening to it. Right up there with the all the great songs off the previous two albums...

Wow! I think this song should be wayy higher! Top 10 at least! It has an amazing guitar riff... Great vocals from Julian as usual... But the guitar riff is amazing! Definitely one of their most underrated songs

This is my favorite song! Its guitar riff is simply awesome. I always cry of joy when listening this song. I love it, I love The Strokes.

Guitar riff is so good! Oh my goodness. Why are the strokes amazing? For sure one of the most underrated songs.

Very catchy song, one of the best I've heard from The Strokes. I can't stop listening to it! It also has a great beat and rhythm. Julian does a good job on the vocals. The rest if the band does fantastic too!

Incredible, awesome, wonderful, amazing, brilliant, I don't know why it won't let me post this right now...

After hearing this song for the first time, I knew I couldn't let The Strokes go.

This is by far the hardest and edgiest Strokes song, it's unfair that it wasn't on the U.S. version of Is This It.

This song has a great riff.

Great song to be honest

Last Nite is critically regarded as their best song, and honestly I can see why. It embodies the supercool apathy atmosphere the Strokes are all about. That sort of attitude is what makes the Strokes my favourite band of the century. They are the coolest band around today, hands down. But the song that got me into the Strokes is Someday. I have pleasant memories attached to this song and its feel good vibes. That's why it gets my vote.

Their best song in my opinion, great lyrics, amazing tune and melody. Its pretty much the type of song that every strokes fan hopes for when an album is released. I just think its really great how this is the type of song that gets stuck in my head all day, yet it doesn't get annoying. Amazing song, end of story.

"It hurts to say, but I want you to stay"
"When we was young, oh man did we have fun"
"In many ways they'll miss the good old days, someday".
It's just touching, as are all The Strokes's songs. How can you dislike it? Such power, this really speaks directly to my soul. They came from outter space, really.
Silva.

Probably the tightest track they've recorded. The instruments all blend together extremely well, and there's plenty of tasteful guitar work. It is an interesting song since it has an upbeat and high energy groove that you can easily dance to, yet also has a melancholy feel to it lurking below the surface, especially in the way that Casablancas delivers the memorable vocal melody.

I never paid to much attention to it... considering it "too new"... but THAT#s the perfect strokes-sound to me. The rough old guitar, the rough old Julian, so much passion and still a new sound. LOVE it! Best song for driving your car on an empty highway!

It's a close thing for all of them, but in my opinion this is their best - I have been addicted to the Strokes ever since I heard this song back in 2010. Not stopped listening to them for a year now, my favourite band of all time! Absolute love for the Strokes

The weird thing about the strokes is that their lyrics are so simple, and Julian's vocals are absolutely trash. But it still is somehow so good at the same time. This song and album perfectly shows how you don't need to be like the band "yes" or anything, but if you can write lyrics, and can at least stay in key, and have good instrumentals, you have a good band

When I first listened to it, the song blew me away and became one of my favourite songs of all time. Powerhouse song with so much passion. My favourite strokes song. So good

This album is my favorite Strokes album by far, and Take it or Leave it is definitely the best song on Is This it. Amazing guitar, non-stop catchiness, life-changing song really. Likaboss.

Despite it not being instantly catchy as their more pop-friendly songs, this one grows on you. Really nice guitars and dynamic drums. The chorus makes this song peak. The contrast between the powerful and loud instrumentation, and Julian's sad and hopeless singing and then a powerful scream like he burst into a tantrum. Brilliant.

Disclaimer, The Strokes are my favorite. I love music in general, though, and have been to at least 25 concerts in my life. That being said, this song blew me away more live than any song I've ever heard live, period. Absolutely killer buildup to the very end (which blew up part of my left lobe) only to end abruptly. Amazing.

I love this song. The lyrics hold absolute truth and brilliance. Plus the guitar, the build up, the power of Julian's voice, and the chorus all create one big wave of epic-ness.
One of my favourite songs of all time and definitely the best by the Strokes.
Not to mention, the ending is just brilliant.

Hooked from the first listen when my brother turned it on and we we're flying down the road in the car and I kept going back to the same track over and over.

I was gonna vote for reptilia, but this was too low, its just an awesome song. Every thing about it is just awesome, especially the unique guitar sound.

Man! This is so fking awesome... Right from the firs time I realized that the strokes are the best... It should be ranked 2 after Partners in crime... That song is just so goodd

This song its pure beauty from start to end period. But the voice melody, men this has to be the greatest voice melody ever "He wants it easy he wanted relaxed! " Catchy as hell. Lyrics fit ridiculously fine on the voice harmony. If you're a vocalist on a rock band you WILL want to sing this song live. Its just. Damn its too perfect!

How is this not in the top 10. Not even sure it's my favourite, there is too many great strokes songs; but number 16?!? This would definitely be in my top 3. Pure class from start to finish. Just my opinion but seriously I can't believe this is so low in the list

I'm not sure why, but I just LOVE this song. Every part, from the verses to the chorus to the bridge are all phenomenal.

This song always makes gets me hyped up and feeling ready to take on the world! This is my favorite Strokes song of all time. I think it should be in the top 5 AT LEAST! I really don't know what else to say about it other than it's the most amazing song ever.. I really recommend this to any rock lovers and anyone who wants a thrill. Definitely a greaat song. GREAT.

Most energetic strokes song ever: casablancas screams his head off: what a blast!

Why don't ya come ova herre. This song is awesome

One of the BEST songs, not only on Room on Fire, but of all the Strokes songs. It's so underrated but it is seriously one of the best. The chorus gives me chills! The Strokes are the best band of the 21st century

This song gives me CHILLS! The riff, the chorus, the drums, EVERYTHING is amazing! It really is one of the best songs of the Strokes, too bad it's so underrated.

Should rank higher. Live this song. There is a reason why the strokes decided to start their album with this track.

I absolutely love this! Best song in Angles by far. It never fails to excite me. Also, lyrics are really good.

It has some sort of psychedelic feel I just absolutely love! Great riffs, great chorus, melody, beat.

And here I thought I was going to have to add this gem to the list. Way to go other listeners!

Yet another list where Barely Legal either gets no respect, or not enough anyway. This would be in my Top 2, it was my favorite song from the Is This It? , I felt that way in 2001 and still do in 2016. I still don't get it!

Beautifully composed by strokes! Come on guys, this should be in the top 10!

One of the most catchiest songs, and Julian's vocals just makes this my favorite The Strokes song

The guitar in this song is simply amazing. How is this not higher. The vocals and lyrics are also spot on.

How can this be so low? It's a bloody masterpiece!

Phenominal! Come on, this is rated so low! So catchy, very underrated song.

Don't know if it's the best but it's the most catchy of the strokes just after last nite. For that it deserves to be in the top 5: reptilia, yolo, someday, last nite, machu pichu and (ups they just have so many great songs) taken for a fool. :P The strokes are the best band on planet earth.

What's wrong with this messed up list?!
Machu Picchu, Taken For A Fool, Take it oe leave it, Trying your luck... All these song should be in the top ten!
I love this song by the way...

For me one of the bests of this amazing group
The lead guitar is so catchy!

Wow, this should be a LOT higher. One of their top 2-3 classics. Best appreciated live, great guitar work, sweet solo, great lyrics and singing with a great melody.

This song should be in the top three! #17? Really!?!? This is possibly the best song on "Is This It." The chorus is beautiful, and the solo is spectacular! Let me g-g-g-g-g-g-g-go!

This is the song that brought them to the public eye. The verses and the chorus are both brilliant. It's a great "feel good" song, too. Simply perfect.

"I'm just way too tired. " I think this is The Stroke's best song. If I had to choose one song to represent my life, this would be it. Everyone can relate to the weariness and frustration expressed in this song.

My favourite for I don't know what reason knowing there are some landmark songs in this landmark album.

Are you kidding me? This song should be om top 3! The meaning just amazing and can relatable to any moments.

I know all the strokes songs and this one remains my favourite. The guitar sounds like its crying in the solo. Julian puts so much emotion into his voice

The best New York groove. All the parts are just so smooth. Such a cool song!

This song needs more live play.

How is this song not rated farther up the list, the guitar solo in it is totally awesome. One of the best songs on first impressions of earth which in my opinion is the strokes most underrated album

This is the greatest song ever.. It is wonderful during live performance.. I love all about this song sebu vida

With a great lyrics and riff, comes. Great song