Melodies on Hiatus
by Albert Hammond, Jr.
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. BCNick22
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Albert Hammond Jr's debut album "yours to keep" is one of my favorites, and a completely forgotten masterpiece. I'm happy to say this ranks #2 on his solo catalogue for me. It also includes one of his best songs and VERY true to the Strokes: memo of hate. The entire album, a total of 19 songs, maybe has two fillers which is an unbelievable accomplishment. I only hope he keeps up withAlbert Hammond Jr's debut album "yours to keep" is one of my favorites, and a completely forgotten masterpiece. I'm happy to say this ranks #2 on his solo catalogue for me. It also includes one of his best songs and VERY true to the Strokes: memo of hate. The entire album, a total of 19 songs, maybe has two fillers which is an unbelievable accomplishment. I only hope he keeps up with his solo career as strokes albums are few and far between. Easily a 10/10 for me.… Expand
  2. Lajaleaa
    Jul 19, 2023
    7
    Mediocre good, nothing new, nothing exiting, but with good vibes enough to be a pleasant intermission in your daily indie rock playlist, specially for those who are searching a modern sound for what the strokes could've been and are trying to move on from "The New Abnormal" (2020). Other than that, this is a collection of cute clichés that won't harm or heal.
  3. yslzus
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    fun and lovely album that fits summer nights well.....will have it on loop.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. American Songwriter
    Jul 17, 2023
    60
    The percolating pop of “Home Again,” “Caught By Night,” “818,” “One Chance,” and “Libertude” are but a few of the examples of the catchy and quirky nature of Hammond Jr’s individual offerings.
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  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 28, 2023
    80
    Compulsive melodic momentum is the band's blood, but Hammond's experimental leanings keep it rich, surprising and deeply rewarding. [Summer 2023, p.74]
  3. musicOMH.com
    Jun 28, 2023
    80
    He remains an important figure in the rock scene, even if his albums play second fiddle to The Strokes’ material – and albums like this make it still more of a shame that that’s the case, for this is a winner.
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