The first album was really pretty good, though probably not classic. This album would be considered good if it were put out by an unknown indie band. It's silly how fans of a band can be so biased that they accept this crap and give it these kinds of ratings. The Strokes had their 15 minutes and unfortunately for them they are fading away insted of burning out. The addition of the new lead guitar sound will please the indie pundits, it sounds silly and novelty and takes away any hope for rock legitimacy.