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On The Go

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In the build-up to this fifth album’s release, the signs weren’t good. The sleeve – an old RCA reel-to-reel tape box – seems phoned in, not iconic like the ‘Smell The Glove’-inspired artwork of their debut. It transpired that the band would be doing no press, and no tour dates have yet been announced. To top it off, there’s the title: ‘Comedown Machine’. Bummer. Roffman, Michael (March 25, 2013). "Album Review: The Strokes – Comedown Machine". Archived from the original on April 12, 2021 . Retrieved March 29, 2013. PJ & Duncan top the Official UK Singles Chart with 'Let's Get Ready To Rhumble' ". NME. March 31, 2013. Archived from the original on April 2, 2013 . Retrieved March 31, 2013. Anderson, Kyle (March 20, 2013). "Comedown Machine Review". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on May 16, 2013 . Retrieved March 20, 2013. Offiziellecharts.de – The Strokes – Comedown Machine" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved April 15, 2020.

Companies, etc.

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