Yours to Keep

• Artist : Albert Hammond Jr
• Binding : Audio CD
• EAN : 0794043908224
• Format : Enhanced
• Label : New Line
• Manufacturer : New Line
• MPN : 794043908224
• Number Of Discs : 1
• Package Dimensions : 0.54 inches (Height) x 5.55 inches (Length) x 0.18 pounds (Weight) x 4.97 inches (Width)
• Package Quantity : 1
• Part Number : 794043908224
• Product Group : Music
• Publisher : New Line
• Release Date : 2007-03-06
• SKU : A794043908224
• Studio : New Line
• UPC : 794043908224

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

- Amazon.co.uk Review

Tracks:

• Disc 1

  • 1: Cartoon Music For Superheroes
  • 2: In Transit
  • 3: Everyone Gets A Star
  • 4: Bright Young Thing
  • 5: Blue Skies
  • 6: 101
  • 7: Call An Ambulance
  • 8: Scared
  • 9: Holiday
  • 10: Hard To Live In The City
  • 11: Postal Blowfish - bonus track
  • 12: Well... All Right - bonus track

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