The Strokes - The New Abnormal

The New Abnormal is the sixth studio album by American rock band The Strokes, released in April 2020 via RCA and Cult Records.

The New Abnormal is the first new studio album in seven years following Comedown Machine (2013), and their first release since the Future Present Past EP (2016). The album was recorded at Shangri-Las Studios in Malibu, CA and produced by Rick Rubin (Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Crowes, The Cult).

The songs "At the Door", "Bad Decisions", and "Brooklyn Bridge To Chorus" were released as singles prior to the album's release.

The album’s cover artwork features a painting by iconic artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, Bird On Money.

The Strokes are singer Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr, bassist Nikolai Fraiture and drummer Fabrizio Morett.

The New Abnormal received positive reviews from critics, with many seeing it as a return to form for the band. Praise was directed mainly towards the maturity of the lyrics and improved cohesion among bandmates.

This album is on 180 gram black vinyl with a die-cut inner sleeve, fold out poster, download code and PVC cover (which has been shrink wrapped), pressed in Europe via RCA Records.