The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998 , consisting of Julian Casablancas ( lead vocals ) , Nick Valensi ( guitar , keyboard , backing vocals ) , Albert Hammond , Jr. ( rhythm guitar , keyboard , backing vocals ) , Nikolai Fraiture ( bass ) and Fabrizio Moretti ( drums , percussion ) .Met with wide-spread critical acclaim , the Strokes ' 2001 debut , Is This It in 2001 , helped usher in the garage rock revival movement of the early-21st century�and ranks number eight on Rolling Stone 's 100 Best Debut Albums of All Time , number two on Rolling Stone 's 100 Best Albums of the 2000s , and 199 on Rolling Stones 500 Greatest Albums of All Time .
`` Is This It in 2001 '' ranks number eight on Rolling Stone 's 100 Best Debut Albums of All Time .