Albert Hammond, Jr.

The Profile

American guitarist, singer and songwriter best known as rhythm guitarist for The Strokes. He began a solo career with Yours to Keep (2006) and has since released several albums noted for melodic indie rock with 1970s influences.

Rhythm guitarist and founding member of The Strokes; American solo artist; son of singer-songwriter Albert Hammond.

The reviews portray Yours to Keep as a tuneful, Strokes-tinted debut with strong arrangements and approachable melodies, including nods to 1970s pop and a Sean Lennon cameo. Writing and vocals are praised on select tracks but seen as limited overall. ¿Cómo Te Llama? is viewed as a step back, well-produced yet weakened by songwriting and vocal delivery. Across the board, listeners note echoes of The Strokes alongside Hammond’s more intimate, pop-leaning side.