A few weeks ago we went to see Albert Hammond Jr. play at a Spin/2K Sports private event in NYC. We’re big fans & have seen him several times before-and were quite let down by the poor performance he gave that evening while mostly playing songs off his new album Coma Te Llama. His voice sounded AWFUL.
Well, it’s just been announced that Albert has cancelled the remaining dates on his solo tour due to a severe throat infection. He had a gamut of Austrailian dates lined up that his doctor has advised him not to play.
Maybe he was fighting off or ignoring the beginning signs and thats why he sounded so…strained… Get well soon Albert.
Track Listing01 Bargain Of A Century02 In My Room03 Lisa04 GfC05 The Boss Americana06 Rocket07 Victory At Monterey08 You Won’t Be Fooled By This09 Spooky Couch10 Borrowed Time11 G Up12 Miss Myrtle13. Feed Me Jack Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Peter Sellers
What do you get when you put together Albert Hammond, Jr. [the Strokes], Josh Latanzi [Ben Kweller’s bassist on tour], Steve Schiltz [Longwave's frontman], Matt Romano [Strokes drum Tech], and Marc Philippe Eskenazi [Medium Cool]. One hell of a rock show. This record can stand on it’s own but it may be even better live. It’s true and well known I have a weak spot for the Strokes (and I’ll even say the same for Longwave) however this only makes me more critical on Albert’s band. As my friends will joke it’s my typical statement when I enjoy a live band but these guys, “KILL IT”, at times reminiscent of the Beach Boys. It would be easy for me to say that, “they’re okay” and then ask when the Strokes are going to record new material and start touring again but honestly, I can wait if this is why I’m waiting…see video and set list below.
