Released on The Strokes' 2013 album Comedown Machine, 'Call It Fate, Call It Karma' stands as a defining track of the band's post-Is This It era. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of jangly guitar riffs, driving basslines, and rhythmic drumming, characteristic of their lo-fi indie rock sound. Lyrically, the track explores themes of destiny and retribution, fitting the album's introspective tone. It represents a significant evolution in the band's songwriting, moving away from the raw, minimalist aesthetic of their early work toward a more polished, yet still gritty, sonic identity that cemented their status as a major force in 2010s alternative rock.