Momentary Masters
by Albert Hammond, Jr.
  • Record Label: Vagrant
  • Release Date: Jul 31, 2015
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 3, 2015
    60
    Side Boob and Razor’s Edge don’t even bother with the middle men, heading straight for the infectious propulsion of Is This It. Elsewhere, however, Hammond makes a creditable stab at the sunny nonchalance of Mac DeMarco, while a crunching Arctic Monkeys riff underpins Caught By My Shadow.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Jul 31, 2015
    60
    Albert Hammond Jr. packs his third solo disc with the band's signature crisp melodies, curt guitar churn and New Wave synth ripple. As a singer and lyricist, though, Hammond has an openhearted, somewhat quizzical mien that's a far cry from the Strokes' poker-faced chic.
  3. Q Magazine
    Jul 30, 2015
    60
    Momentary Masters is a big beast with swagger in its bones and craft in its soul. [Sep 2015, p.110]
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  5. Consequence
    Jul 24, 2015
    50
    This is a charming album without spirit. Hammond’s singing is pedestrian at best and his writing often dry.
  6. 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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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.    … Full Review »
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