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.

1. Tap Out
2. All the Time – Julian Casablancas, Nikolai Fraiture
3. One Way Trigger – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr.
4. Welcome to Japan – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Nick Valensi
5. 80’s Comedown Machine – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Nick Valensi, Nikolai Fraiture, Fabrizio Moretti
6. 50/50
7. Slow Animals – Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi
8. Partners in Crime – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr.
9. Chances – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Fabrizio Moretti
10. Happy Ending
11. Call It Fate, Call It Karma – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Nick Valensi