On March 26, 2013, “Rough Trade” label released “Comedown Machine”, the fifth Strokes (The) studio album. It was recorded July – November 2012 at “Electric Lady Studios” in New York City, and “One Way Studios” in Upstate New York, and was produced by Gus Oberg.
Personnel:
- Julian Casablancas– vocals
- Albert Hammond, Jr.– guitar, keyboards
- Nick Valensi– guitar, keyboards, mellotron
- Nikolai Fraiture– bass guitar, double bass
- Fabrizio Moretti– drums, percussion
- Gus Oberg – engineer, mixing
- Phil Joy – engineer
- Dave Lutch – mastering
- Brett Kilroe – art direction, design
- Fab Moretti – art direction
- Tina Ibañez – design
- Colin Lane – original band photography
- Jason McDonald – still life photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Nick Valensi, Nikolai Fraiture and Fabrizio Moretti, except where noted.
- Tap Out
- All the Time – Julian Casablancas, Nikolai Fraiture
- One Way Trigger – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr.
- Welcome to Japan – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Nick Valensi
- 80’s Comedown Machine – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Nick Valensi, Nikolai Fraiture, Fabrizio Moretti
- 50/50
- Slow Animals – Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi
- Partners in Crime – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr.
- Chances – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Fabrizio Moretti
- Happy Ending
- Call It Fate, Call It Karma – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Nick Valensi