The Strokes’ 2026 letdown machine

Just as a pollution line ruins an otherwise chromatic, beautiful sunset, pitch-breaking autotune defiles what would have been an otherwise catchy, moving addition to The Strokes’ discography. Released July 24, “Reality Awaits” bends over backwards to mark the lowest point in the group’s 7-album, over 25-year run. Although the band proved its instrumental longevity through...