Full reviews of the new album are probably still a month or so away but it seems like journalists started receiving their copy of Comedown Machine today. Some early reactions on Twitter (via mateja at The Strokes News)

Jenny is Deputy News Editor at the NME.

Strokes album is an emotional rollercoaster. Current mood – sounds half like the new Phoenix album, half like the new Strokes album #strokes

— Jenny Stevens (@jenny_stevens) February 4, 2013

Jim writes for Shortlist magazine.

Not saying this new Strokes album sounds a bit 80s but a beach volleyball montage just broke out in the office.

— Jimi Famurewa (@Jimfam) February 5, 2013

Niall (who admits he dislike Angles) is Q magazine reviews editor.

The new Strokes album is very good. It’s *very* ’80s. They sound like they’re having fun. Might they even be talking to each other now?

— Niall Doherty (@NiallMDoherty) February 5, 2013

Ben writes for The Fly

the new strokes album is so interesting to listen to

— Ben Homewood (@ben_homewood) February 5, 2013

julian is so debonair and sexy, even the bit that sounds like in for the kill is good and the songs are very attention grabbing

— Ben Homewood (@ben_homewood) February 5, 2013

the last song would sound good if you listened to it while snogging someone, perhaps in a quaint coastal tea room

— Ben Homewood (@ben_homewood) February 5, 2013

it’s really romantic and sounds like the olden days

— Ben Homewood (@ben_homewood) February 5, 2013

We’re listening to the new Strokes album. It hasn’t even finished and I want to hear it again

— THE FLY (@THEFLYMAGAZINE) February 5, 2013

So it seems like this album is very 80s (which is no surprise) but also a lot of fun! Also some people who didn’t like Angles that much seem a lot more positive already. The 80s style will probably continue to divide fans especially those who dislike One Way Trigger but I am more intrigued than ever to hear Comedown Machine.