An overpriviledged Manhattanite band that, despite constantly being held by clueless critics as the epitome of garage rock, have very little to do with the genre. Much more in common with the brit-pop blended version of rock like that of The Killers than the truely raw and soulful sounds of The Gories or The Stooges. For real garage, see: The Demolition Doll Rods, The Makers, the older music of The Von Bondies, and yes, The White Stripes.
by Yes_m February 21, 2009
Get the The Strokesmug. overated but still okay Garage rock band from New York.
Not a patch on stellastarr*, he says, flashing his indie credentials.
Not a patch on stellastarr*, he says, flashing his indie credentials.
'Mayn, The Strokes are overated.'
by Andrew Blair January 6, 2004
Get the strokesmug. A piece of shit band who attempt to copy the velvet underground and fail miserably. They are all incapable of performing a decent solo.
by micky0101 May 9, 2005
Get the The Strokesmug. an uncomfortable slide across the back of one's head by another's hand, usually because of a stupid comment or question that has been made.
Jimmy says,"If animal crackers taste like cookies, why are they called animal crackers?" Treyvon says,"That's a stroke dummy!" as he slides his hand 'cross his head
by Maurice July 2, 2003
Get the strokemug. A band with interesting guitar, yet has one of the worst singers ever. His voice is so boring it kills the music, although when he belts he sounds good. But his regular singing voice is very boring. Just listen to the song "Reptilia", the guitar intro is great but then the vocals come in and kill the entire flow.
by joe725 November 8, 2007
Get the The Strokesmug. by LJA June 16, 2006
Get the the strokesmug.