Albert Hammond Jr isn't just a pretty face. As well as his solo career and dayjob with The Strokes, he's also co-written a screenplay adaptation of Charles Bukowski's Pulp
Since taking a break from his day-job as Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr has surprised and charmed with his plaintive indie-pop. Not that he likes to really compare the two experiences.
No, The Strokes aren’t splitting up, insists guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. Still, he’s enjoying a rare taste of artistic freedom with his debut solo album.
Yours To Keep is a warm, understated record that contrasts with the brashness and immediacy of The Strokes, the album meanders melodically through ten perfectly-formed pop tunes.
Strokes guitarist Hammond drops a taster from his much anticipated solo debut Yours To Keep. Predictably, ‘Everyone Gets A Star’ isn’t a million miles away from the retro vibes of The Strokes. Interestingly, his vocals are a great deal more accomplished than those of Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas.
