The Strokes' Albert Hammond Jr confirms solo EP on Julian Casablancas' label
21 August 2013, 18:50
| Written by
Luke Morgan Britton
(News)
Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes fame has revealed that he will be dropping a new five-track EP this October through Cult Records, the label owned by his band mate Julian Casablancas.
Going by the name AHJ, the five-track short-player will drop on 8 October. It follows on from his band’s recent album Comedown Machine, thought to be the group’s last on RCA Records.
It will be Hammond’s first solo release since 2008′s album ¿Cómo te Llama?. The first record released by Casablancas’ imprint was the latest effort from The Virgins.
Check out its tracklisting below:
1. Cooker Ship
2. Strange Tidings
3. Carnal Cruise
4. Rude Customer
5. St. Justice
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