Published: Sunday, November 8, 2009
Strokes’ frontman delivers on solo album
Julian Casablancas, frontman for the Strokes, released his first solo album, “Phrazes for the Young,” on Tuesday.
TRIVIA: Casablancas worked with in-demand producer Mike Mogis, whose recent credits include new albums by Pete Yorn, Monsters of Folk and She & Him.
STANDOUT: The incessantly catchy lead single “11th Dimension” is one of several songs that showcases Casablancas’ love for New Wave.
FANS DIG: Haircuts with bangs
ANDY SAYS: Strokes fans know that Casablancas is that band’s driving force. On the group’s three albums, he has shared a writing credit on a mere four songs. And so his eight-track solo album doesn’t find him running wild. Instead, he mostly avoids solo project indulgences to deliver the exciting and edgy pop rock that fans expect.
GRADE: B-plus
TRIVIA: Casablancas worked with in-demand producer Mike Mogis, whose recent credits include new albums by Pete Yorn, Monsters of Folk and She & Him.
STANDOUT: The incessantly catchy lead single “11th Dimension” is one of several songs that showcases Casablancas’ love for New Wave.
FANS DIG: Haircuts with bangs
ANDY SAYS: Strokes fans know that Casablancas is that band’s driving force. On the group’s three albums, he has shared a writing credit on a mere four songs. And so his eight-track solo album doesn’t find him running wild. Instead, he mostly avoids solo project indulgences to deliver the exciting and edgy pop rock that fans expect.
GRADE: B-plus
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