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Mar 29, 2018Hammond seems to have a new lease on life, and that ebullience and curiosity are very much what makes Francis Trouble such a thrilling listen.
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Mar 23, 2018There’s still those effortless signature guitars and plenty of light to counteract the shade, but overall Francis Trouble is a more risky counterpart to his earthbound sibling.
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Mar 12, 2018Francis Trouble is a bright blast of radiant, prismatic indie rock. More surprisingly still, it’s Albert’s most fun record yet, hurtling along on his trademark zipping guitar lines.
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Mar 9, 2018Though its second half isn't quite as deft as its first, Francis Trouble continues the streak Hammond, Jr. has been on since the AHJ EP. With albums like this, his identity as a master of smart, emotional guitar pop is secure.
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Mar 9, 2018He hits heights that few artists of this genre can reach and although this isn’t maintained consistently throughout the record, the heavenly levels of joy and bliss he’s able to impart prove the purity of his talent and the worth of his experience.
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Mar 9, 2018It’s hard to find fault with an album that feels so consistently representative of the mind that bore it. Francis Trouble is certainly Hammond finding a version of himself that’s pushing toward the future while never losing sight of who he really is.
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Mar 14, 2018Tight, affable, and unpretentious.
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UncutMar 9, 2018It's all uncomplicated and focused on instant gratification, capturing that ethic that made The Strokes so thrilling. [Apr 2018, p.27]
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Positive: 26 out of 29
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May 1, 2019This album is awesome one of the best of the strokes universe. is like is this it, every song is a masterpiece.
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Nov 17, 2018Another incredible work from The Strokes' guitarist ! yeah and if you miss The Strokes, you really should listen to this album !
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Mar 31, 2018