Yours To Keep
by Albert Hammond, Jr.
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 37
  3. Negative: 1 out of 37

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  1. BiscuitBuff
    Jun 17, 2018
    8
    When it comes down to it this album is really a hidden classic. In Transit, Everybody Gets A Star, Bright Young Thing, Blue Skies, 101, Hard to Live in The City. These are amazing, instant classic. Super catchy, songs, and although some songs for example Postal Blowfish, Well...Alright, are not that great. Albert Hammond Jr. proves he can go solo in this great debut album.
  2. Tubie
    Nov 3, 2010
    7
    Reminds me of the days when the strokes were still relevant and it might just be nostalgia but I really like this album a lot. It's a nice surprise to see Albert is a good singer/songwriter and made a great solo album with this.
  3. Jahar
    Mar 28, 2007
    10
    I am very impressed with Hammond's vocals and knack for catchy tunes. I never even knew he could speak, let alone make an album this good.
  4. julianC
    Mar 17, 2007
    10
    it rocks
  5. AlexS
    Mar 13, 2007
    9
    Beatles-eque and very cool. Go Al Jr!
  6. jaym
    Mar 12, 2007
    8
    Very solid album. Too bad it wasn't released a few months later (It came out here in february) because it really would be a perfect album for a care free summer day on the beach or at the cottage. His voice is actually pretty good (could just be alot of mixing and distortion) and the guitar reminds you alot of early strokes set to care free alt-pop rock
  7. KevinL
    Mar 11, 2007
    8
    Upon just one listen I would say this is a pretty good pop album. Much better than the last two Strokes albums.
  8. HarryK
    Mar 10, 2007
    3
    Nothing special here. Another reviewer is exactly right about the Sean Lennon influences. They are too easy to spot and ruin an album that could have been okay.
  9. AndyB
    Mar 9, 2007
    6
    Disappointing. Sorry folks, but I don't think this album would get much notice he wasn't in the Strokes.
  10. leifm
    Jan 6, 2007
    7
    Love the lennon influences. Also, did anyone else notice that he steals the opening chords from that Hilary Duff song for 101? Genius!
  11. DrakenaP
    Dec 6, 2006
    10
    Great CD.... Gotta love the Strokes
  12. olivers
    Nov 27, 2006
    9
    if you're looking for a strokes album, you'll be disappointed. it's charming and simple, definitely worth a listen.
  13. A
    Nov 7, 2006
    8
    Wow! Well done Albert. I have seen The Strokes perform live and I noticed how great Mr Hammond Jr was then, but little did I know he could sing too! A very good album. Kind of 'Strokesey' in sound but much more laid back.
  14. AliceR
    Nov 3, 2006
    9
    Fantastic album and the indie kids are going to hate me - I like it better than the latest Strokes offering. "101" and "Scared" are definitely the stand out tracks for me.
  15. IlyaR
    Oct 31, 2006
    9
    One of the world's best guitarists can write music too...fantastic!
  16. Giterdone
    Oct 27, 2006
    7
    Pleasant tunes, noticable influence of the Stokes sound in some of them (or perhaps its the influence of Hammond's sounds in the Stokes material). Some of it better than the strokes, others fall short. Overall definitely worth a listen.

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Dot Music
    70
    None of the songs on "Yours to Keep" lack a naggingly memorable chorus; none is remotely inaccessible; and none is less than excellently crafted.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    70
    At some points, you listen and think 'my God, this is actually better than The Strokes'.
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    An intimate, frequently beautiful and consistently surprising record that gets better with every listen.
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