At the start of this year, it seemed highly unlikely The Strokes would ever put out a sixth album. The title of 2013’s Comedown Machine appeared prophetic. But then, in February, there was the single At The Door, quickly followed by Bad Decisions.

Third time lucky, the band’s latest single Brooklyn Bridge To Chorus is by far the best of the three. If you know a little bit about song structures, it’s title is a good laugh. But that’s not all, the track comes with an intro that could be mistaken for ABBA’s Money, Money, Money, or even (I Just) Died In Your Arms by Cutting Crew.

What follows, is a great tune, produced by Rick Rubin no less. He was at the helm of the whole of The Strokes’ new album, which saw the light last week as well. A welcome return!

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.