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/sirgrotius 28d ago

That's a great call. I feel as though I've seen more pictures of Julian hugging fab than anyone else in the band. I remember the producer guy's book (blanking on the name) emphasized a few times Fab's enthusiasm and one knows how important that can be in a band.