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Momentary Masters
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews What's this?

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Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

  • Summary: The third solo release for the Strokes guitarist was produced by Gus Oberg.
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Losing Touch
Use to run a mile but not gain an inch Making dreams real by killing some trees It's not goodbye, I'm just losing touch. What you can wisdom, I call... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. musicOMH.com
    Dec 7, 2015
    80
    To describe it as the best Strokes-related work since 2003’s Room On Fire might be damning it with faint praise: better to say simply that this is one of the year’s most easily-overlooked gems.
  2. Mojo
    Jul 28, 2015
    80
    Spry and spontaneous sounding. [Sep 2015, p.87]
  3. AllMusic
    Jul 31, 2015
    80
    Some of the most accessible and personal music of Hammond, Jr.'s career with or without the Strokes.
  4. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 24, 2015
    70
    Momentary Masters is his most satisfying, cohesive record yet, and, in many ways, his most personal.
  5. Uncut
    Jul 28, 2015
    70
    An instantly likable, energetic pop set stacked with guitars; his easy voice shot through with enquiry and regret. [Sep 2015, p.75]
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  6. The A.V. Club
    Jul 31, 2015
    67
    Healthy living and hearty curiosity have inspired some lively rock songs, but being Albert Hammond Jr. still sounds pretty stressful.
  7. The Independent (UK)
    Jul 24, 2015
    40
    The spiky guitars and stiff, jerky rhythms signal a dedication to his old band’s sound that is commendably faithful, if ultimately tiresome.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Cuesbas247
    Jan 16, 2020
    10
    It's such an amazing album. every song is legendary and i been listening it for years without getting bored
  2. BiscuitBuff
    Sep 20, 2017
    9
    This is Albert's most creative, most enjoyable album to date. Each song is catchy, and almost invokes that classic "strokes" feeling you getThis is Albert's most creative, most enjoyable album to date. Each song is catchy, and almost invokes that classic "strokes" feeling you get from Is This It and Room on Fire. Fast, guitar licks that will get stuck in your head for hours. Lyrics that you will love to sing along to. This album is absolutely fantastic.… Expand
  4. BizerSan
    Aug 17, 2015
    7
    Every now and then while listening I thought: 'Is this the guy from Placebo now doing solo?'
    Anyway the album is good and although the artist    Every now and then while listening I thought: 'Is this the guy from Placebo now doing solo?'
    Anyway the album is good and although the artist doesn't stand out it is going into my "rainy days" playlist. It has cheer up qualities despite the melancholic vocals.    … Expand

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