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~ Albert Hammond Jr.
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  • Audio CD (9 Oct 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Rough Trade
  • ASIN: B000IFRXW0
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 19,353 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  1. Cartoon Music For Superheroes 2:06£0.79
Listen  2. In Transit 3:34£0.79
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Listen  4. Bright Young Thing 3:15£0.79
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Listen  6. 101 3:28£0.79
Listen  7. Call An Ambulance 3:14£0.79
Listen  8. Scared 4:44£0.79
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Listen10. Hard To Live (In The City) 5:13£0.79

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There's always a moment of nervousness when a member of a hugely successful band cuts loose and makes a solo record. Even if the move doesn't point to an imminent break-up - and very often it does - there's always the worry that the project will be somehow under-par. Albert Hammond Jr., guitarist for NYC starlets The Strokes, has re-assured the public that he isn't about to quit the band - which leaves us only with the issue of calibre. Having already knocked up writing credits with the band (most notably "Automatic Stop" on Room on Fire), it would seem Hammond has good reason to pursue his personal muse. On the other hand, it's well known that some of the material on Yours To Keep has been rejected by the band in the past. Lead single "Everyone Gets A Star" could have been one such rebuff. With its choppy guitar and jangly chorus, it has all the hallmarks of a Strokes tune –just not as good. Unfortunately it's one of the best tracks here. While Hammond undoubtedly has good guitar skills, is capable of writing catchy tunes, and even has a reasonably listenable voice, there's a listless, half-hearted aura to the album that even guests like Sean Lennon, Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas or Fountains of Wayne's Jody Porter can't break. A brave attempt, but a premature and largely unsuccessful one. -- Danny McKenna


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'Yours To Keep' is the debut solo album from Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. Whilst there are obvious comparisons to his day job in The Strokes, there is more than enough melodic alt-pop here to interest fans of artists such as ElliotSmith and Ben Folds as well as your average NME-reading indie kid. Includes the single '101'.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Free from the world, 31 Mar 2007
By E. A Solinas "ea_solinas" (MD USA) - See all my reviews
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Albert Hammond Jr. is best known as the lead and bass guitarist for the Strokes. But don't let that influence your expectations for his solo debut "Yours To Keep." On his own, Hammond turns out a totally different album: a shimmering, creative little pop collection that dips into lean rock'n'roll and vintage sunny pop.

It starts on a note that's very Beach Boys -- sunny, psychedelic-edged, and slightly sleepy. "Goodnight, I said to you goodnight/Dream of all the impossible/And you wake you see/That all these dreams aren't fake/They're real/Not impossible," Hammond croons in a slightly sleepy voice.

All that changes with "In Transit," the most Strokesian of all the songs -- a peppy, uptempo guitar number with slightly rebellious lyrics. But with "Bright Young Things," the style switches back to a circling guitar melody and a sunny musical edge, some folksy ballads, catchy rockers that bloom into peppy pop, toe-tapping acoustic plucks, and ringing songs about vacations in Jamaica.

Despite the variety of styles, Hammond actually does a pretty good job keeping a signature "sound" in these songs -- something a bit happier and slightly wistful than the Strokes. It does have a bit of a split personality, between rock and sunny pop, but I suspect it's something that Hammond will iron out in future albums.

The music has plenty of guitar -- both acoustic and bass -- both in lean sinewy riffs and in circling melodies. But Hammond and a variety of musicians (including Sean Lennon, Julian Casablancas, Ben Kweller, and Sammy James Jr) wrap the songs in a thin layer of other instruments -- tinkly melodica, ukelele, rippling keyboard, and some brass. There's even whistling at one point.

Hammond's voice is kind of scratchy, but it's still pretty pleasant to the ear. And he throws a lot of passion into his singing, whether it's a murmury croon or a belt-out wail. "And you will only hold me/If I will never tell you it would end/And you will never have me/Cause you were only wanting to be friends/And you will always hold out till he gave out."

"Yours To Keep" is a triumph for Hammond -- a solid, shimmering album that straddles between pop and rock. Definitely a good listen, but not for people seeking another Strokes album.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars top stuff from strokes superstar, 20 Nov 2006
I was very surprised upon hearing this album how different it sounded to the strokes it has a upbeat summery feel my favourite track though has to be 101 which is great. I just hope this album gets the credit it deserves, fair play to albert for pursuing a solo career a bright future beckons.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth keeping, 23 Oct 2006
The solo album by the Strokes rythm guitar player is overall very good. I've been playing it quite a lot over the last few days and it gets better everytime.
If you like the Strokes you won't be disappointed by Albert Hammond Jr's solo effort as it recapture some of the typical sliced guitars/beat typical of the Strokes but with a light-hearted tone. Each song has a different twist to it which highlight the versatility of Albert Jr, while staying true to his style and his Strokes roots, the songs are subtle, very melodic, an awesome near mechanical, rythm section, lovely backing vocals, the occasional Wurlizer, Piano or even Banjo on Call an Ambulance.
While Albert had recruited a drummer and bass player for the album, he's had some very good support from Sean Lennon on backing vocals and playing bits and bobs on quite a few tracks as well band mate Julian Casablancas on backings on the awesome Scared.
Only 10 tracks but no filler whatsoever... a bit like any Strokes album I guess. Anyway I highly recommend the album.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good
This is a very good album. One criticism is that none of these songs would look out of place on a strokes album, and if the strokes went for a softer sound, this is probably what... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2007 by Mr. T. A. Hall

4.0 out of 5 stars Small but near perfectly formed
Fair enough, not music to change History but neither's the Lemonheads' or Brendan Benson's, say. Like both of those acts, though, Albert Hammond Jr's bright guitar pop is warm,... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2007 by Nick

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a very consistent album, no where near as good as It This It, but better than First Impressions
This album has some songs that rival the best songs that The Strokes have done. "In Transit" is brilliant, with a cool sounding guitar riff and some vintage keyboards. Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2006 by lakers567

4.0 out of 5 stars good but lacks something
As a huge Strokes fan I had to buy this. Unlike some of the other reviewers I don't think Strokes fans will necessarily like this - it is like a much lighter,sweeter version of... Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2006 by Jane

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality music
This is brilliant, would really recommend anyone to buy it, especially strokes fans.
Published on 17 Nov 2006 by Mr. D. M. Hayfield

5.0 out of 5 stars Class Album
I really never expected this album to be anything special. As an avid strokes fan i was very interested to find out AH jr was to release a solo album. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2006 by Kingmonkey69

5.0 out of 5 stars love this album
If your a strokes fan you will really enjoy this album. It feels very much like an exploration of a route the band did not really take. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2006 by D. Anderson

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