An explosion of screams greeted The Strokes as they strode calmly onto the stage Sunday night in Barton Hall at Cornell University. With impressive melodies and superb musicianship, The Strokes created a pleasurable and energetic atmosphere, soothing fans through an enjoyable evening.

Special guest five-piece Calm to Chaos opened with a heavy bass line layered by rough guitar riffs. The thrash-metal sound was an odd choice to come before The Strokes. Blank and confused stares met Calm to Chaos’ first song, with boos following shortly after. A few audience members bobbed their heads, but most seemed uninterested, especially considering the act’s throaty, uninspired vocals.

The mood of the crowd changed as soon as the thrashers stepped off the stage. A buzzing elation grew for the band everyone was there to see. Frontman Julian Casablancas led The Strokes through its catchy 19-song set. The confident indie-rock quintet opened with “Ize of the World,” from its most recent album, “First Impressions of Earth.”

Barton Hall suddenly flooded with little glowing lights as everyone whipped out cell phones and digital cameras to capture priceless memories. The experience was nothing short of total pleasure as each band member did his part to project a signature sound.

Casablancas greeted the crowd with a “good morning” that went straight into “Juicebox,” the first single from the band’s latest disc. The Strokes quickly got into its groove, though bassist Nikolai Fraiture did seem a bit bored throughout the set, never changing his empty expression.

However, the night continued with songs from each of The band’s three LPs, and its spirit remained at a maximum even during the slower points, such as during “Ask Me Anything,” when guitarist Nick Valensi switched to organ synth to accompany Casablancas’ croon. Swaying spectators and cuddling couples took in this quieter moment of the show, which Casablancas topped off with an innocent chuckle and a smooth transition into a faster groove.

Lights softly illuminated the stage with underlying smoke, and this simple atmosphere drew focus to what mattered: the music. A simple backdrop with vertical lines only lit up for about half the songs, and never distracted the crowd.

Another highlight was “Vision of Division,” which emphasized guitarist Albert Hammond’s skills during the edgy guitar solo. Hammond and Valensi went back and forth on the main guitar rhythm as drummer Fabrizio Moretti kept a steady beat that was both visually and audibly pleasing.

The Strokes closed with an old favorite, “Reptilia,” and the crowd pleaded for an encore. Low purple lights ignited the stage and once again the crowd erupted.

During the encore, The Strokes covered Lou Reed’s “Walk On The Wild Side,” giving it a vintage Strokes feel with peppier guitar and an electronic boost. The night finished with “Take It Or Leave It.”

The Strokes walked casually off the stage looking pleased with the performance. Before disappearing, Moretti crouched and winked, throwing his black drumsticks into a pool of hopeful fans. Casablancas left the crowd with one last piece of inspiration: “You’re the future. Don’t blow it.”