Momentary Masters
As the Strokes sound more confused with each new album, Albert Hammond Jr.'s own songwriting has turned more precise and concise. His latest album reasserts the carefree charm and hooky immediacy that’s gotten lost amid the band’s latter-day experimentation.
Being in The Strokes must be stressful. Even though 14 years have passed since Is This It sparked all that talk about the New York City quintet saving its city and rock ’n’ roll, some of the hype, backlash, and expectations linger. Julian Casablancas and company are no longer leather-clad scruffball messiahs, but each…
Albert Hammond, Jr.'s solo career has evolved over the years, moving from the almost accidental brilliance of Yours to Keep to the sharp focus of the AHJ EP.
Call and response melodic guitars and reedy vocals characterize Albert Hammond, Jr.'s third solo offering, a collection of high energy guita...
As The Strokes approach their "heritage period," where new material is received with a brief smile and an open gateway to touring, Albert Hammond Jr. finally appears to be making his own headway into a genuine solo career.
Too often in pop music, side projects end up as lower than average, self-indulgent and uninteresting diversions from the day job. They've become so
Review of 'Momentary Masters', the forthcoming release by Albert Hammond Jr. The Stroke's guitarist solo album comes out on July 31st via Vagrant Records.