Here is the debut solo album from Albert Hammond Jr., guitarist with The Strokes (and son of the Albert ‘It Never Rains In Southern California’ Hammond) Recorded in New York’s Electric Lady Land studios together with Josh Lattanzi on bass and Matt Romano on drums. It is a really good album, better than most of the stuff the Strokes have come out with lately. “In Transit” is a nice tune, a bit like Travis and Keane visiting Strokes country. Not much guitar, but alot of synth and melodic beats that swirl together are on “Yours to Keep” – plus some handclaps to keep it together. I feel this album is a good mix of current alt. pop style and power pop. Hammond’s voice reminds me alot of the Minus 5’s Scott McCaughey – its got a good earnest quality and “Back to the 101” is an excellent example of this. The end of the album runs out of steam a little, but overall it is worth a purchase. Hear the tracks on myspace then go get this music on Amazon.com.