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Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — New York rockers The Strokes nearly split over a pay disagreement - because frontman Julian Casablancas didn't feel the band's workload was evenly distributed. more info

Guardian Music — The Strokes' frontman has criticised his record label for the 'horribly executed' release and promotion of his debut solo album, Phrazes for the YoungJulian Casablancas has lashed out against his record label, blaming them for the "horribly executed"... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - New York rockers The Strokes nearly fell out over disagreements in pay because frontman Julian Casablancas didn't feel the band's workload was evenly distributed. more info

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XFM.co.uk — The frontman lets slip that life in the world's coolest band was anything but cool. more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — No, these are not official. But based on the rumors...the updates...even a couple tweets...this is likely what the end of the year should look like.Here are The 11 Most Anticipated Albums of 2010 (July-Dec):1. Outkast (Big Boi/Andre 3000 solo LPs) ... more info

Musicaddictz - Addicted To Music — 100 Best Albums of The Decade01. Kid A - Radiohead02. Is This It - The Strokes03. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot - Wilco04. The Blueprint - Jay-Z05. Elephant - White Stripes06. Funeral - Arcade Fire07. The Marshall Mathers LP - Eminem08. Modern Times - Bob Dyl... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — There could be a lot to resent about the Strokes before ever listening to their music. A bunch of wealthy, well-traveled prep-school kids from Manhattan hit a bit of luck and became an overnight sensation. The money, the pedigree, the luck — all po... more info