"A record that pushes itself beyond the boundaries of the lame British garage movement and into previously unchartered territory. Also contains the best lyrics since Ian Dury."
"Believe the hype! The Strokes debut album knocks spots off most of their rivals, sounding refreshingly modern whilst simultaneously being rooted in the great traditions of New York rock history."
"This British duo are more than simply another Buckley influenced indie group, quite simply because they write proper songs with melodies and lyrics that are both serious and light-hearted."