"Comedown Machine" saw The Strokes continuing their exploration of synth-pop and new wave, trading their signature garage rock sound for a more polished, atmospheric approach. The album was notably released with little to no promotion, becoming a fan favorite for its experimental direction.
- "Comedown Machine" was released on March 25, 2013, following a period of internal band tensions and solo projects.
- The album's lead single, "One Way Trigger," featured a distinctive vocoder effect and a tempo reminiscent of 1980s synth-pop.
- Despite the lack of traditional promotion, "Comedown Machine" charted at number 10 on the US Billboard 200 and number 27 on the UK Albums Chart.
The Strokes are a rock band from New York City, formed in 1998, who rose to prominence in the early 2000s with their distinctively retro yet modern sound. In 2013, with "Comedown Machine," they were seven albums into their career, having already experimented with a more electronic sound on their previous release, "Angles."
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