Julian Casablancas – Phrazes for the Young – 2009 Before I even start this I have to wonder: Why? Isn’t Casablancas the leader of The Strokes? Isn’t he the visionary that started that group and, without him, aren’t they just a bunch of guys who would’ve been haunting bowery clubs?Okay, Continue Reading
Listening Post: The Strokes – Albert Hammond Jr. – Como Te Llamo?
Albert Hammond Jr. – Como Te Llamo – 2008 Hammond’s first non-Strokes record was a whimsical little foray into the lighter side of the sound of his day job band. And that made it fun to listen to. I was kind of hoping his next record would show a little Continue Reading