Released on the 1997 album Transistor, "Strangers" stands as a defining track in the career of American rock band 311. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of hard rock and rap-rock, featuring the distinctive vocal delivery of frontman Mike Shinoda. As a staple of their discography from the late 90s, the recording captures the band's energetic stage presence and lyrical themes of connection and distance. It remains a popular choice for live performances and has become an enduring part of their catalog, reflecting the band's significant influence on the nu-metal and alternative rock movements of that era.