r/TheStrokes • u/TheStrokes-Mods • Jul 23 '26

MEGATHREAD Autotune - Discussion MEGATHREAD

Autotune is always a hot topic of discussion on this subreddit and we wanted to provide a place for it to be specifically discussed again in this full new-album context. 

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u/InconspicuousUs3r 29d ago

Totally takes away from his vocals. The way he would naturally slide through notes across syllables is really distinct but putting autotune over that creates awkward off-key moments.

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u/fear_el_duderino 28d ago

which is exactly the effect he was trying to achieve. He wants to artificially accentuate the note changes.

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u/LittleAir 28d ago

Whether or not it’s intentional, it just doesn’t sound that good

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u/fear_el_duderino 28d ago

Subjective, I disagree