The Modern Age is the debut EP by American rock band The Strokes. It was released on January 29, 2001 in the United Kingdom, by independent label Rough Trade Records, and May 22, 2001 in the United States, sparking a bidding war among record labels, the largest for a rock band in years. All the songs were re-recorded for their debut album, Is This It, with slightly different lyrics and song structures. Track listing All songs written by Julian Casablancas. "The Modern Age" – 3:13 "Last Nite" – 3:19 "Barely Legal" – 4:37 Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References External links 2001 debut EPs The Strokes EPs Beggars Banquet Records EPs Rough Trade Records EPs