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Strokes Admit “Angles” Fell Flat Despite Collaboration

8/1/2026

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Albert Hammond Jr. said Angles sounded Stones-y first but ended flat.
The band recorded three versions, with only the Joe Chiccarelli-produced “Life Is Simple In The Moonlight” surviving.
Julian Casablancas added minutes of vocals after touring for his 2009 solo debut.
Angles was the first Strokes album to give members songwriting credits and backing vocals.
Nick Valensi called the creation “awful,” noting 75 % felt collaborative while rest was pieced together.

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Albert Hammond Jr. said Angles sounded Stones-y first but ended flat.
The band recorded three versions, with only the Joe Chiccarelli-produced “Life Is Simple In The Moonlight” surviving.
Julian Casablancas added minutes of vocals after touring for his 2009 solo debut.
Angles was the first Strokes album to give members songwriting credits and backing vocals.
Nick Valensi called the creation “awful,” noting 75 % felt collaborative while rest was pieced together.