Albert Hammond, “101″ from previous release ‘Yours to Keep’.

ALBERT HAMMOND JR., Como Te Llama (RCA/RED)
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Better known as the rhythm guitarist of The Strokes, Albert Hammond, Jr. didn’t get nearly enough notice for his stellar 2006 release ‘Yours to Keep’ featuring a slammin’ single called ’101′. Both Hammond and The Strokes have a way of channeling The Kinks in a way that should make even Ray Davies impressed. Here’s to hoping ‘Como Te Llama’ helps to give Hammond some much deserved credit. File under: Alternative / Rock

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  Guest appearances by Béla Fleck, Claire Lynch, David Hidalgo and Amy Helm.
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by Tom Osborne in Alternative, News, Rock, Videos