Is This It (2001)
0.3265Canon Score · ranked #91 all time
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About the album
Is This It is the debut studio album by American rock band the Strokes. It was first released on July 30, 2001, in Australia, with RCA Records handling the release internationally and Rough Trade Records handling the United Kingdom release. It was recorded at Transporterraum in New York City with producer Gordon Raphael during March and April 2001.
Why it ranks #91
Every list on which Is This It appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #4 / 500 |
| Apple Music 100 Best Albums (2024) | Critics' canon | #68 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #114 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #199 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |