Ask anyone who’s grown up listening to late 90s and 00s rock, and you can bank on listening ‘The Strokes’ more than rarely.

The New York rockers pretty much ruled the early 00s with their consistent garage music when emo and post grunge bands led the music scene.

They might not be as big as they used to be but they still sport a loyal fan base and if you happen to be one of them and are planning to spread the infection, here is some primary ammo:

1. Reptilia

Pretty much the staple ‘The Strokes’ song. It is frequently dubbed as the gateway song for the band.

The catchy riff and the bad ass solo zips this as a necessity if you’re a Strokes fan.

2. I’ll Try Anything Once (Demo)

The fact that this is not even a song, rather a demo and it still makes the list speaks volumes about the song.

If you’re victim is not into hard guitar solos and electric stuff, this is your rig.

3. Someday

In Julian’s (vocalist) own words – “If we’re subjected to a rather subdued crowd, which is rare, this song is what we resort to. Its a total crowd pleaser, works all the time”

And following a Julian Casablancas quote is not my cup of tea, thank you very much.

4. You Only Live Only Once

Easily the catchiest guitar song on the list. For those who are more into the tune and not into the lyrics and shit, this is the go to song. You don’t need to listen to the song carefully to like it, that’s the beauty of it.

5. Is This It?

The Killers lead vocalist Brandon Flowers said he was depressed when he looked into the type of music The Killers were working on when he first heard this song. Subsequently he wiped off all the songs The Killers had recorded for the album then except “Mr Brightside”. Talk about a stroke of genius?

There you are. The most infectious of The Strokes’ songs. Keep in mind that by no means, are these the best The Strokes songs. Just those which I think are the most easy to appreciate.

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