218. "New York City Cops" by The Strokes

The simple, fun, heavy rock of the Strokes. Catchy parts, excellent changes, and a beautiful Julian Casablancas singing performance.

Good line: "They act like Romans, but they dress like Turks."

The song was left off the band's debut album because, just weeks prior to the album's release, the September 11 attacks had made criticism of the New York City police force near treasonous. Remember when treason was convenient?

Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment New York City Cops · The Strokes / 鼓擊樂團 Hard To Explain/New York City Cops ℗ 2001 The Strokes Released on: 2002-04-30 Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer: Gordon Raphael Composer, Lyricist: J. Casablancas / 朱利安卡薩布蘭卡斯 Drums: Fab Moretti Guitar: Albert Hammond, Jr.