Room on Fire — 2003

A tight, confident follow-up that refined the debut's formula. Sharp and tuneful. A strong second record. Worth exploring once you've heard the obvious entry points.

On vinyl: Vinyl can be scarcer than the CD from this era, so it's worth looking for a recent repressing.

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More from The Strokes — where to go next

If you have Room on Fire, these are the The Strokes records worth reaching for next.

1. 1
   Is This It2001 · Alternative & Indie
   Start here
2. 2
   Room on Fire2003 · you're viewing this one
   Classic
3. 3
   The New Abnormal2020 · Alternative & Indie
   Classic
4. 4
   First Impressions of Earth2006 · Alternative & Indie
   Deep cut

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