Albert Hammond, Jr.: AHJ (EP)

   

    If you listen to this and hear The Strokes written all over it, that's because Albert Hammond, Jr. is himself a guitar/keyboard playing member of The Strokes. Fancy that! And, continuing with the coincidences, it was released Oct. 8th on Julian Casablanca's (front man for The Strokes) Cult Records label. You can see AHJ on that site here, there's an official video for one of the tracks, "St. Justice". So, checked this out today, got an e-mail from The Strokes informing me that they are currently working on a 2014 release. Apparently, this is Albert's first solo work since 2008, it was produced by Gus Oberg (who also produces for The Strokes) and recorded in Manhattan and Upstate New York, Broome St. and One Way Studios, respectively. His two previous works are both full records, ¿Cómo Te Llama? (2008) and Yours to Keep (2006). They're both on Spotify. Interesting note, Albert's father was also an singer/artist who hit is stride in the 70's. See here about Albert Hammond Sr..
    Head over to his website, here, for more info. And check out the full five track EP for yourself! For now, over under 'Monthly Sample Tracks' is "Rude Customer" for your listening enjoyment. P.S. Spotify has the album streaming minus the middle track, "Carnal Cruise".