Is This It

In Is This It: The Never Ending Rise And Fall Of The Strokes (And Rock 'n' Roll), acclaimed music critic Steven Hyden offers an insightful exploration of The Strokes’ career and their enduring influence on rock music. Through the lens of their breakthrough album Is This It, Hyden examines why the band’s mystique persists despite commercial limitations and how rock's place in pop culture has evolved over the past twenty-five years. The book also considers the broader landscape of contemporary rock bands, highlighting the genre’s fluctuating prominence and its resilient legacy.