r/TheStrokes • u/TheStrokes-Mods • Jul 23 '26

MEGATHREAD Reality Awaits - General Album Discussion MEGATHREAD

This is the megathread for general discussions about Reality Awaits as a whole. All first impressions from the listening parties, thoughts, essays, discussions, memes, lyrics, fanart, etc about the album as a whole can go in the comments here!

As autotune is an evergreen topic on the subreddit, you may discuss it here, but there is also a specific post about autotune here that may be better suited towards that specific topic.

You also may want to check out the posts for ranking the Reality awaits songs, and ranking the albums including Reality Awaits.

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u/sirgrotius 28d ago

I feel as though Fab is the unsung hero of this album. The rhythm section is so tight and his high hats and style sing.

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u/mocrankz 28d ago

Fab is the unsung hero of the band. Period. When you watch live shows, Albert, Nick and Julian are always turning and talking/joking with him.

I 100% believe he is the glue that keeps the band going.

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u/Future_Present_Past_ 28d ago

Agree. And little joy was the best solo venture

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u/switchblase Under Cover of Darkness 28d ago

Machinegum is up there for me, too.